tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post5210294061026028981..comments2023-10-19T09:36:41.506-05:00Comments on A Mormon Enigma: Magnifying my gaynessAbelard Enigmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166049686152203530noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-41515044178447556632007-03-15T08:04:00.000-05:002007-03-15T08:04:00.000-05:00one of the biggest arguments against being closete...<I>one of the biggest arguments against being closeted is that it hinders authenticity</I><BR/><BR/>Baby steps. A year ago I couldn't have even said "I'm gay", anonymously or otherwise.<BR/><BR/>And, it's so warm and cozy in my closet. It's comfortable. It's like that old shirt I keep wearing that my wife wants to throw away.<BR/><BR/>But, you bring up an interesting question: Is it possible Abelard Enigmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166049686152203530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-18074403368022950472007-03-15T02:25:00.000-05:002007-03-15T02:25:00.000-05:00I think being gay is innate. When you magnify your...I think being gay is innate. When you magnify your talent here, what you are really doing is allowing yourself to be more authentic. <BR/><BR/>Authenticity is a very powerful part of human relationships. It is no wonder that the young people you help can feel it.<BR/><BR/>(BTW, one of the biggest arguments against being closeted is that it hinders authenticity. Of course, I understand that not MoHoHawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086670779804942122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-57437771778836932422007-03-14T23:50:00.000-05:002007-03-14T23:50:00.000-05:00Beck is a smart guy. Lots of nonsence made perfect...Beck is a smart guy. Lots of nonsence made perfect sense to me.<BR/><BR/>Well I for one want to let you know, ME, that you have helped me tons. I've got your blog in my favorites list and I come here to read everything you write. I turned 18 today so there is a definite age gap between the two of us, but you and I came out to ourselves and our family at about the same time so I relate to a lot ofammonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727596590429083099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-47706587677407098762007-03-14T20:22:00.000-05:002007-03-14T20:22:00.000-05:00Believe me when I say that your feelings about the...Believe me when I say that your feelings about the YM are understood because you DO LOVE THEM... and that I can totally and completely relate. They can feel that love! They know that you care! I'm not saying that straight guys can't show that same love, but your willingness to show it has a lot to do with the success you have in working and relating with them!<BR/><BR/>I am sorry for L's Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159223254071653666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956057989227103850.post-60239689950386624682007-03-14T17:45:00.000-05:002007-03-14T17:45:00.000-05:00I finished the book the other day and enjoyed it q...I finished the book the other day and enjoyed it quite a bit. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who read it! It's not too late for anyone else to go get a copy and read it!<BR/><BR/>When I had a calling working with the priest quorum, a series of events let my bishop know that I'm gay. He never talked to me about it, but I was quietly released and assigned a new calling immediately -L-https://www.blogger.com/profile/02854867259876731599noreply@blogger.com