December 5, 2017, Prescott-
A young girl told an advice columnist that pressure, “from society”, for her to have sex with her boyfriend, felt like “a boulder on my shoulder”.
There is infinitely more to any given human being, of any age, than titillating, tintinnabulating, appealing to the weary and shopworn sensibilities of the jaded and the restless.
I’ve mentioned earlier that I work with two strikingly pretty women- one happily wed, one contentedly single- both young enough to be my daughters. There is not a moment of the day when untoward thoughts cross my mind about either lady.
There are, on the edges of my life, a gorgeous mother and daughter, whom I treasure as friends. The mother could become more than a friend- maybe, someday. I keep our friendship in full perspective. Moreover, nobody will ever, with impunity, lay an unkind hand on daughter- God has my word on that. That young woman is the salt of the earth.
I suppose that could mean kudos to yours truly, but I will take a pass. The above sentiments ought to be de rigeur, for each of us,male and female, who see all manner of people, to whom we might be attracted, on a daily basis.
Yet, to me, the joy of living, what keeps me young, is in seeing a human being as a complete entity- in knowing and supporting his or her dreams, so long as those dreams don’t entail crushing the souls of others.
Boulders crush, when they are dislodged, and roll downhill.
A Sagittarian Seeker 
I hope you find that person soon.
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Oh, I have found her. It’s all she has been through, in the past, which keeps her on the edge of my life.
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Beautiful words…
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It is a fine friendship, she and I have had.
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Sounds very sweet and nostalgic…
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Oh I am so happy for you. ❤
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I love this! Purposeful perspective.
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I am always happy to stand for those who are being knocked down. Women are finding themselves not as valued as they ought to be, by a significant segment of the American population.
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The epidemic is global but I reckon it would be long till they assume their rightful place. It’s critical for our civilisation.
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I am always happy to stand for those who are being knocked down. Women are finding themselves not as valued as they ought to be, by a significant segment of the American population.
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It’s the kind of topic that is getting “hot “ these days…
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It is the most fundamental of rights- this concept that one’s body is not for others to control.
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Well said and very true! You are a good man.
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As are you, Mark.
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It is learned, practiced and part of intentional living – to see the whole person and not just gender, race, religion or nationality. I’m sure you are a great example for the young people you teach!
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I do the best I can, in that regard.
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