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.
Symbols are easier to wear than enforce
Female Virginity: If female virginity is the meticulously tracked main course, male virginity is the optional, store-brand seltzer. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
What is the Virginity Paradox?
Female Virginity: The "marriage market" is the original stock exchange, and virginity is the most overhyped IPO. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
virginity in sacred texts
Female Virginity: The modern diaspora isn't just about people; it's about morals packing their bags and moving to the city. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - purity symbolism
Female Virginity: Urban centers are where religious rules go to retire, or at least to be seriously reinterpreted. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious authorities
Female Virginity: The "celestial comedy club" must have a never-ending supply of material. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
From Sacred Scrolls to Sephora Sales
Female Virginity: The only thing more sacred than female virginity is the collective amnesia about male virginity. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
moral enforcement
Female Virginity: If female virginity is the meticulously tracked main course, male virginity is the optional, store-brand seltzer. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
gendered morality
Female Virginity: The "digital panopticon" that religious parents try to build will always be outsmarted by a teenager with a second, secret Instagram account. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - divine judgment
Female Virginity: The "moral melodrama" is our own personal telenovela. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
The Bitcoin of Moral Values
Female Virginity: The only thing purer than the intention is the profit margin. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG