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.
Purity Rings Pandora
Female Virginity: The only thing more flexible than a yoga instructor is the interpretation of a religious rule by a horny teenager. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - parental monitoring
Female Virginity: The most powerful force in the universe is not faith, but curiosity mixed with opportunity. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - digital surveillance
Female Virginity: The "holy hold" is the pause button we wish we had for our mistakes. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Are Abstinence Programs Effective?
Female Virginity: The "pure" heart is usually just one that hasn't been honestly examined yet. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - sacred texts
Female Virginity: The costume of the pious is easier to wear than the skin of the truly virtuous. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Cultural Enforcement of Virginity Norms
Female Virginity: The concept of "technical virginity" is humanity's greatest legalistic achievement since the corporation. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
parental monitoring
Female Virginity: The phrase "God is watching" has been functionally replaced by "I hope my mom isn't checking my phone.. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
How is Female Virginity Enforced?
Female Virginity: The path to moral absolution is paved with finely parsed definitions and selective memory. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Is God on a Coffee Break?
Female Virginity: The "purity conference" is just a trade show for existential dread. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religious compliance
Female Virginity: There's probably a whole angelic department dedicated to processing "mitigating circumstances.. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG