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.
Geography of Chastity
Female Virginity: The "solemn vow" is the one we make when we're not in the situation we're vowing to avoid. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious variations
Female Virginity: The "divine algorithm" is one we're all trying to game. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
the Grand Canyon-sized theory-practice gap
Female Virginity: You know it's a man-made system when the consequences are so neatly gendered. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
purity rings
Female Virginity: The "pious portfolio" is diversified with bad decisions and good intentions. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
theological concepts
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
religious enforcement
Female Virginity: The universe's "autosave" feature is both a blessing and a curse. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - sacred symbols
Female Virginity: Nothing makes a teenager want to do something more than being told it will ruin their "purity.. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - celestial bureaucracy
Female Virginity: The "celestial chronometer" is the only clock that matters, and it's always one minute to midnight. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religious hypocrisy
Female Virginity: The "holy hold" is the pause button we wish we had for our mistakes. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - moral ledger
Female Virginity: The "virtue vault" is a small, underfunded department. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG