Wanting to fit
I hate shopping for clothes.
Shopping for clothes is my least favorite activity. In fact, whenever I have a few bucks, I would rather buy books. But the cold, dark reality is I cannot dress myself in paper and ink. Therefore I must buy clothes. And when I do, I have to answer one fundamental question: Does it fit?
This question is a curious one for a guy whose weight has fluctuated so much. The real question is actually a two-part question: Does it fit right now? and Will it ever fit?
This question goes beyond just my size. The answer to this question truly depends on how I see myself at the time of purchase. Am I buying this article because it fits me right now and am I prepared to accept the size printed on its tag? Or, am I buying this article because I want it to fit?
The clothes in my closet sufficiently answer both of these questions.
As I continue on this journey, I am beginning to swim in my clothes. So earlier this week I tried on every piece of clothing I own. I sorted each article into three piles: too big, fits right now, still too small.
It felt good to see the too big pile grow larger as I tried on my clothes.
It was affirming to see what fits right now.
It was eye-opening to see what went into the still too small pile. Some of the items I have never worn!
As each pile grew, I grew more and more hopeful. My closet will be better organized and less cluttered and, when I can finally fit into the still too small pile, I will look good! Small indicators for the most important thing of all--I am on the road to better health. Plus, I won't have to go clothes shopping for awhile!
Shopping for clothes is my least favorite activity. In fact, whenever I have a few bucks, I would rather buy books. But the cold, dark reality is I cannot dress myself in paper and ink. Therefore I must buy clothes. And when I do, I have to answer one fundamental question: Does it fit?
This question is a curious one for a guy whose weight has fluctuated so much. The real question is actually a two-part question: Does it fit right now? and Will it ever fit?
This question goes beyond just my size. The answer to this question truly depends on how I see myself at the time of purchase. Am I buying this article because it fits me right now and am I prepared to accept the size printed on its tag? Or, am I buying this article because I want it to fit?
The clothes in my closet sufficiently answer both of these questions.
As I continue on this journey, I am beginning to swim in my clothes. So earlier this week I tried on every piece of clothing I own. I sorted each article into three piles: too big, fits right now, still too small.
It felt good to see the too big pile grow larger as I tried on my clothes.
It was affirming to see what fits right now.
It was eye-opening to see what went into the still too small pile. Some of the items I have never worn!
As each pile grew, I grew more and more hopeful. My closet will be better organized and less cluttered and, when I can finally fit into the still too small pile, I will look good! Small indicators for the most important thing of all--I am on the road to better health. Plus, I won't have to go clothes shopping for awhile!
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