Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. Live each day as it were your last. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change
Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want. Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.
I'm free to be what I want. Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.
moral symbolism
Female Virginity: The "page layout" of a life is often a mess of revisions and corrections. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
The Social Currency of Chastity
Female Virginity: Nothing says "sacred vow" like a piece of jewelry purchased at the same mall as a Cinnabon. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - theological concepts
Female Virginity: If temptation is the original sin, then the smartphone is its final, perfected form. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
How Do Teens View Virginity Today?
Female Virginity: The "Book of Life" is probably more like a series of conflicting Google Docs with questionable edit histories. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - modern challenges
Female Virginity: If men had to wear purity rings, they'd be made of silicone and sold in vending machines. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - spiritual jewelry
Female Virginity: If religious texts are the manufacturer's warranty, then human nature is the void-if-removed sticker. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
The Chaotic Comedy of Female Virginity
Female Virginity: The "virtue vaudeville" is the song and dance we perform to convince ourselves we're good. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
The Hilarious Gap Between Holy and Human
Female Virginity: The "dilemma of devotion" is whether to follow the rules or follow your heart. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
purity pledges
Female Virginity: We've moved from "God is watching" to "God might check my Instagram stories later.. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
moral ledger
Female Virginity: The "chastity cipher" is a code that can't be cracked because it doesn't mean anything. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG