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.
patriarchal systems
Female Virginity: Virginity's value is maintained by the same principles as a pyramid scheme: early adopters profit, and everyone else is left holding the bag. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious hypocrisy
Female Virginity: The "moral mismatch" is the disconnect between our bodies and our beliefs. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
rural enforcement
Female Virginity: God's "undo" function must be used more than any other feature of creation. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
The Hilarious Gap Between Holy and Human
Female Virginity: The "celestial cabaret" is the show that never ends, and the audience is never satisfied. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - sacred vows
Female Virginity: The "celestial spreadsheet" must have more errors than a tax return. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
purity rings as fashion statements
Female Virginity: Virginity's value is maintained by the same principles as a pyramid scheme: early adopters profit, and everyone else is left holding the bag. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
purity symbolism
Female Virginity: The "virtue vice" is the way being too good can be a bad thing. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Purity Rings
Female Virginity: The "celestial customer service" line is always busy. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Religious virginity rankings
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
Female Virginity - religious enforcement
Female Virginity: The "virtue costume" is the uniform we put on for special occasions. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG