My son didn't go to college when all of his friends did. He waited until his mid-twenties to go when he actually decided for himself that it was a path that would benefit him. It's difficult to be a pilot without certification, though even that used to be the norm years and years back. Taking advantage of those parts we agree with could hold some great value, it is mostly a matter of opting out of those things we do not so we can create something new and more life-giving to all. I too hope that people will be brave enough one day to stand up and be heard--even listening to themselves would start the ball rolling!

My daughter had a big up on you as she was not indoctrinated from birth and her whole life only wrapped around it when she herself chose it to be. She wasn't immersed at home in that culture and we lived another perspective which always gave her a way out. I can't even imagine living the religious life--gratefully we all get to make our own choices at some point in life. Good for you for finding your way out, upgrading your perspective and opening to infinite possibilities.

Receiving those big, big hugs with great joy and sending them back to you a bazillion fold. So blessed are we! <3