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.
The Male Virginity Exception
Female Virginity: The "moral melodrama" is our own personal telenovela. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - technology vs tradition
Female Virginity: The "purity pilgrimage" is a journey to a shrine that moves every time you get close. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious theory
Female Virginity: The weight of purity is carried on the shoulders of the young, while the old just remember carrying it. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - abstinence
Female Virginity: If chastity belts were the medieval solution, purity rings are the modern, market-tested, brand-friendly version. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - rural enforcement
Female Virginity: The celestial "search" function must return millions of conflicting results for every query. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
sacred vows
Female Virginity: The purity ring is the spiritual equivalent of a "Keep Off the Grass" sign in a public park. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religious theory vs practice
Female Virginity: Male virginity is treated less like a moral failing and more like a quirky hobby. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
From Sacred Scrolls to Sephora Sales
Female Virginity: The "treasure" is locked in a vault, and everyone is given the combination but told never to use it. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - urban vs rural compliance
Female Virginity: The angelic "content moderation" team must have the world's worst job. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - celestial bureaucracy
Female Virginity: For every "thou shalt not," there is a "but what if we did" waiting in the wings. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG