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.
generational differences
Female Virginity: The "pious punchline" is the unexpected twist at the end of our lives. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - divine accounting
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
The Ultimate Accessory: Purity Rings Pandora
Female Virginity: The gap between sacred text and Saturday night is the most fertile ground for comedy. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Symbols are easier to wear than enforce
Female Virginity: The "lock and key" analogy is the most telling Freudian slip in the history of moral teaching. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Comparative religion virginity
Female Virginity: The "moral mockery" is that we strive for virtue in a world that rewards vice. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
divine oversight
Female Virginity: The "sacred stroll" is a walk we take to avoid running. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religious authorities
Female Virginity: The "binding agreement" with God is the one we're most likely to renegotiate under duress. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - cultural enforcement
Female Virginity: The "pious pride" filter is the most commonly used app in the religious community. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
premarital virginity
Female Virginity: A signed purity pledge has the half-life of a mayfly in a room full of frogs. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - compliance rates
Female Virginity: The heart wants what it wants, and it's not usually a carefully regulated and approved list of things. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG