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.
Female Virginity - social expectations
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 - spiritual audit
Female Virginity: The "virginity virus" is a bug in the system of morality. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
moral symbolism
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 - cultural differences
Female Virginity: If God has a "recently opened" folder, it's just a list of our greatest regrets. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
spiritual audit
Female Virginity: In a village, your life is a open-book exam; in the city, it's a multiple-choice test where you can choose all the answers. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religious surveillance
Female Virginity: The "virtue VPN" is the disguise we use to appear better than we are. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
study on changing attitudes toward virginity
Female Virginity: The "holy hacker" is the one who breaks into our system and leaves a mess. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Are Abstinence Programs Effective?
Female Virginity: The "virtue costume" is the outfit we change out of when we get home. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
geographic variations
Female Virginity: The difference between a sin and a "mistake" is about three good excuses and a convincing sob story. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Cultural adaptation of religious virginity
Female Virginity: The "moral moratorium" is the break we take from being good. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG