Journey Through My Mind - Strange Thoughts

Wearing Clothes- How we view ourselves or what we believe about ourselves could be the most important thing about us. Too many times our value or worth is gauged on a clothing label, a style, or some other statement thrown on by the outer appearance. This all starts immediately when the child comes out of the womb, the mother starts dressing their child in pinks, blues, or yellows and maybe some other color that is best suited. But how quickly the child grows out of their clothes. The child then starts school and begins to self-identify, comparing themselves to others and I'm sure the television can also incorporate those thoughts or ideas in a house that allows an open door for it. If you saw a man or woman walking down the street naked, you would probably think they were nuts. At what point does the nakedness of an innocent child become the crazy adult?How about a nude beach? Do we really choose clothes that we identify with and what is that special part of our brain that says, this is cute, that is beautiful or yuck! How could she wear that?!! Does it really matter if I wear the most expensive shoes or a second-hand pair of knockoffs? What if I want to look nice because I know what it's like to have nothing? And, what if I don't really care what anyone thinks. If I'm honest, if we're all honest, most of us probably do care and I think to a certain point we should. But we are not what we wear and if we really understood how much more valuable we were than our clothes, we would all probably be wearing the most expensive gear we could find. Because our value could and should never be reduced to a pair of shoes, it's important that we know that.

As I review my life, I never really got to dress up like the girl. I missed my high school prom and dressing up for someone else's big wedding day doesn't count in my book. And so, I had this idea-get dressed up fancy not for a date or dinner or even a party but for no reason at all. Then I thought, what if I dressed up in a gown and went to work or anywhere else where you normally wouldn't. What would be the response or feedback from others? I'm just curious. If my job said no, why do you think that is? Maybe because it would make the co-workers feel as if they needed to. Maybe I just need to be around my kind or in a conducive environment that allows it. I think there should be a day on the calendar for dress up fancy day. Not like Halloween. If I recorded it and posted it online, I wonder what I would hear. I want to dress up pretty and feel good because I can and not for a special occasion but just to celebrate life and womanhood, and because it's fun. Because I'm a strong woman and one who knows her value. Maybe my subconcious wants to make up for lost time but maybe because I don't really care what anyone else thinks. THis could start a new trend-dress up everyday because you can or want to. Why not? I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to look your best. There will always be people who judge but let's face it why should that stop us? Is this not our one life to live to the fullest? Are we not here to enjoy life and find happiness? I'm not saying that happiness is found in dress up but how you are doing on the inside will most likely reflect onto the outward image. If you are doing well and feel good about yourself, most likely you'll want to dress nice. Self-Image is a huge topic but one not addressed enough I think. We live in a country where there is freedom to be yourself, dress how you want, and be who you are though we always get a little positive and negative feedback from somebody. Whenever you try something new or do something unique there will always be push back. But what do we do with that, we just push through the wall or better yet, open the door and walk right through strutting your stuff but make sure you smile. You never know when that red carpet might show up under your feet. I mean why should I wait for marriage or a party to dress up? I could be waiting a very long time...what if I want to dress fancy every day even when I go grocery shopping or any other day-to-day place we routinely attend. It's pretty routine for mothers to dress up their daughters in pretty dresses. Where do we think that idea came from?