I find it extremely encouraging when I spot other women, teens, girls wearing modest, feminine clothes ( like skirts and dresses ) and it even excites me to see those that wear head coverings. :) It reminds me that I'm not alone in my journey.
Just remember: If you wear modest, feminine clothes ( and some of you also might wear a head covering. ), it can be an encouragment to others who are trying to do the same thing.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Modest Attire and Head Coverings-Oppression? I Don't Think So
I fear that....people ( ones who don't wear head coverings or modest dress )sometimes tend to think that we teens ( or girls, women, whatever age of female is reading this blog )are forced into wearing the head covering; that the head covering is a sign of " oppression ".
Yes, I'm aware that is something you'd most likely hear from a Muslim women, but I think the Christian head covering/modest dressing females can say that also.
I, for one, am not oppressed. I chose modest, feminine clothing on my own, and the head covering also. My parents did not tell me to wear a head covering, and while I am taught to wear modest clothing; I switched over to the skirts and dressed by my own choice.
But while you are reading this post, I don't want you to be thinking that every woman, teen, and girl covers from her own choice. I simply don't think that to be true. I do think some females are probably " forced " to wear a head covering, but you really have to educate yourself about why we wear head coverings.
Just my thoughts.
Yes, I'm aware that is something you'd most likely hear from a Muslim women, but I think the Christian head covering/modest dressing females can say that also.
I, for one, am not oppressed. I chose modest, feminine clothing on my own, and the head covering also. My parents did not tell me to wear a head covering, and while I am taught to wear modest clothing; I switched over to the skirts and dressed by my own choice.
But while you are reading this post, I don't want you to be thinking that every woman, teen, and girl covers from her own choice. I simply don't think that to be true. I do think some females are probably " forced " to wear a head covering, but you really have to educate yourself about why we wear head coverings.
Just my thoughts.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Modesty
( disclaimer: I do not post to offend other people or force my beliefs on others. I am simply stating my beliefs and opinions, you, dear reader, have the right to agree or disagree with me. )
I have a problem with females ( women, teens, young girls ) just throwing on whatever they can pull out of their wardrobe without giving a thought as to whether it's 1. Too tight. 2. Revealing. 3. Provocative. Some don't give a rat's behind about their attire, but I also know some simply don't know how their clothing looks on them.
Our bodies are a temple of our Creator, and we should respect them.
Modesty isn't something that's widely promoted in our culture; rather immodesty and provocativeness. Many are blinded by the media, current fashions, etc.
Now, that being said, there are some females who do wear modest clothing. They have respect for their bodies, and don't flash a lot of skin. ( I'm not talking about a burqa here, I'm talking about a skirt versus booty shorts. )
Head coverings? Yes, there are some non-Amish, non-Mennonite females who do don a head covering, yet unless you live in an Islamic communitity you are unlikely to see many head covering women.
I have a problem with females ( women, teens, young girls ) just throwing on whatever they can pull out of their wardrobe without giving a thought as to whether it's 1. Too tight. 2. Revealing. 3. Provocative. Some don't give a rat's behind about their attire, but I also know some simply don't know how their clothing looks on them.
Our bodies are a temple of our Creator, and we should respect them.
Modesty isn't something that's widely promoted in our culture; rather immodesty and provocativeness. Many are blinded by the media, current fashions, etc.
Now, that being said, there are some females who do wear modest clothing. They have respect for their bodies, and don't flash a lot of skin. ( I'm not talking about a burqa here, I'm talking about a skirt versus booty shorts. )
Head coverings? Yes, there are some non-Amish, non-Mennonite females who do don a head covering, yet unless you live in an Islamic communitity you are unlikely to see many head covering women.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
I'm a Hypocrite
I have been looking around on the internet for other head covering blogs, and I must admit, I have found a few interesting ones. But it caused me to think more about my current situation:
As most of you probably know by now, I'm a dancer. I've been dancing since I was....maybe 7, and this is my.....3rd or 4th year of competiting. The problem??
Immodesty.
We keep our hair up in ponytails most of the time when we dance because our teachers don't want our hair to...well..." blind " us, you could say, while we're dancing. But the costumes aren't appropiate in my mind if I continue to wear head coverings and modest dress.
So what am I going to do?
I really hope that I'll have the strength to " quit " dance ( not take it again ) after it ends in May or June. But there's a Disney trip coming up next term and I REALLY want to go. ( We've performed there once. )
Right now, I really feel like the Devil is working against me here, tempting me to continue dance. But I feel like a hypocrite dancing in immodest costumes but still wearing a head covering and modest dress in daily life.
As most of you probably know by now, I'm a dancer. I've been dancing since I was....maybe 7, and this is my.....3rd or 4th year of competiting. The problem??
Immodesty.
We keep our hair up in ponytails most of the time when we dance because our teachers don't want our hair to...well..." blind " us, you could say, while we're dancing. But the costumes aren't appropiate in my mind if I continue to wear head coverings and modest dress.
So what am I going to do?
I really hope that I'll have the strength to " quit " dance ( not take it again ) after it ends in May or June. But there's a Disney trip coming up next term and I REALLY want to go. ( We've performed there once. )
Right now, I really feel like the Devil is working against me here, tempting me to continue dance. But I feel like a hypocrite dancing in immodest costumes but still wearing a head covering and modest dress in daily life.
Against SOPA!
Like this blog post if you're against SOPA. ( I can't figure out how to get my blog to black out. )
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Treat Me Like A Normal Person, But With Respect
When I wear a head covering, I don't want to be ostracized for my mode of dress. I want people to treat me like they'd treat other, non-covering people, but with respect.
People shouldn't whisper, stare in a rude manner, or make fun of women/female teens/girls who wear a head covering, whatever style it may be. For some of us it hurts to see people judging us, some judge out of ignorance.
Respect people, respect Jewish women, respect Muslim women, respect Catholic women, respect everyone. Just because someone is different doesn't mean they're strange.
Then turn it around: If someone was making fun of you or you heard them whispering about you, how would you feel?
Treat a covered woman ( or teen or young girl ) with the same respect you'd give to your best friend or your mom.
People shouldn't whisper, stare in a rude manner, or make fun of women/female teens/girls who wear a head covering, whatever style it may be. For some of us it hurts to see people judging us, some judge out of ignorance.
Respect people, respect Jewish women, respect Muslim women, respect Catholic women, respect everyone. Just because someone is different doesn't mean they're strange.
Then turn it around: If someone was making fun of you or you heard them whispering about you, how would you feel?
Treat a covered woman ( or teen or young girl ) with the same respect you'd give to your best friend or your mom.
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