This month has been a good start to this journey. I feel like I have already been growing in this time- in self-awareness of both my giftings and tendencies. It has been cool to intentionally reconnect with some old friends, reflecting on life and what the future might hold.
Clothing wise...
1. Despite not being able to wear any of them, I feel like I bought a decent amount of new things this month. Partially probably a backlash of wanting to wear something else... and partially because there was some cute fall stuff that would be good and was on sale! That is not a good excuse because this month I have realized how little I really need to cover the basic need of being clothed.
2. I really enjoy living in the excess of clothes in these areas...
Variety... in color and style.
Choices to meet the weather situation.
Having multiple items so I don't have to wash as frequently and my clothes aren't stinky.
Expression so people know what I care about.
Expectation- meeting the style people think I should be dressed as.
3. Expectation is a big clothing criteria for me. I want to dress close enough to blend in with the style people expect in a situation. This will be big tomorrow as I am in the company golf tournament with the selection of sweatpants, jeans, or athletic shorts. It makes me cringe knowing I will stick out.
4. But this month has also taught me that I am far more aware of my fashion/clothing situation than anyone else is. To wear the same dress twice a week the last few weeks with nobody noticing seems so crazy. It is a good reminder that I care way more about what people think, then they are actually thinking/realizing.
5. It has been really nice having limited choices when I am getting ready. I know what is clean, what is dirty, and there aren't many choices to make. The simplicity is really nice!
I am excited to get to wear other colors and get into my cute fall purchases... but also excited to find out how this food month will go. I want these clothing lessons to sink in so I am thinking I will try and find a way to cut back on what I have.
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