Flower Drum Song's "I Enjoy Being a Girl" comes to mind when I think back on our Mary Challenge. Thank you to all the women who made their attempt on dressing up EVERY DAY last month :) I hope you've gained something for yourself.
As for me, I've learned quite a lot from this experience...
* It's easier to be identified as a woman if you dress like one... It's not like I get mistaken as a guy often because of my looks or how I dress, but it makes sense that if I am in a dress, I am a girl.
* It's easier to embrace my femininity when I'm identified as a woman... My mannerisms and behaviors changed, a lot more polite and even cutesy. I've never really acknowledged compliments, but I was told to say, "Thank you."
* Modesty is the ultimate beauty any woman can show... I've had more compliments than ever. I wasn't all that stylish nor was I fully dolled up. I was only in my dress and cover up with my nice sandals, hardly in heels. I didn't even have much makeup if I was wearing any.
* Improvise when modesty is compromised... Wind and storms, kids and stairs. You always need to make sure that what needs to be covered is covered. Not only the body, but the heart, too.
* I can enable a man's masculinity who in turn, enables your femininity... He is more ready to open a door or carry things. It even forces you to ask for help. He will give you the kind of respect that you deserve and treat you like a lady. Sorry people, but chivalry is not dead.
Of course there are a lot more that I've learned, but I think it would be better for you to understand it for yourself. Try a day or a week, even long if you wish... take notice of the changes and find for yourself... YOUR BEAUTY and FEMININITY!
You're always beautiful in the eyes of God... now share it with the world :)
