Anne2345
08-18-2011, 05:02 PM
Simplicity. Ah, what a soothing, easy-going, wonderful concept. Simply stated, simplicity, in its simplest form, is the absence of complication. Personally, I prefer to keep matters as simple as possible, regardless of any given issue's attendant complexity. Simple matters are easy to break down, consider, understand, and act upon. Complex matters, not so much. Although I am up for the challenge of tackling complicated issues just as much as the next girl, the problem I occasionally face is that I sometimes tend to turn simple matters into unnecessarily complex issues.
Crossdressing, in and of itself, is an inherently simple exercise and activity. If we happen to be fortunate enough to live and breathe, we, as crossdressers, proactively seek out femininity and to dress as members of the opposite gender. We seek to turn that drab frown upside down and transform it into the painted smile of a beautiful woman. Live, breathe, and dress! Such a simple philosophy embodies the epitome of simplicity itself. And yet, some of us (myself included) haphazardly confound this innocent and endearingly simple concept, and complicate the hell out of it! That we are even capable of ignominiously twisting simplicity itself, and capriciously altering it into a convoluted, unrecognizable, jumbled, chaotic mess of discombobulated complication is indeed perplexing and baffling. So why do it? Why not instead strive for simplicity of thought and action?
The practice of crossdressing is beautiful and profound on so many different levels, and the adventure is simply divine. We are fortunate to be blessed with this magical, alluring gift, of which, I, for one, readily accept and embrace with open and loving arms. My unabashed enthusiasm and unabated excitement, however, is unwittingly and grievously tarnished when I unnecessarily complicate what otherwise should be a simple, transcendental, resplendent lifestyle.
Of course, any here who know me also know that I am a closet dweller. The reasons I remain in the closet, and those reasons of my closet dwelling sisters, are strictly our own, by our choice, and of no consequence or relevance whatsoever within the scope of this "dissertation." Regardless, whether one is a closet dweller, an out-and-abouter, or an in-betweener, no matter our chosen path and crossdressing modus operandi, the simple act of crossdressing, in and of itself, can and should be simply beautiful!
Given this proposition, that simplicity may breed unadulterated gratification and happiness within certain contexts, if one takes the time to simply smell and appreciate the roses, and soak in all of its attendant simplicities born from complexity, one may very well also recognize that simple pleasures abound, and simple indulgences to be experienced encompass our surroundings and being, merely waiting in the background, or foreground, to simply be acknowledged.
As a simple crossdresser, and simply a human being, I enjoy the simplistic pleasures of life. I love to apply and wear makeup, and don feminine apparel. I seek out the female within me, and bask in its sumptuous, comfortable, warm glow. The mere act of applying makeup and enveloping myself within feminine attire is beautiful, powerful, and profound in its stark simplicity.
I am, however, very much guilty of complicating this simple pleasure of life in the past. For instance, only recently have I recognized just how simple it is too extend the boundaries of my own closet, and to experience new pleasures of simplicity that I had previously thought too complicated, and beyond the realm of my own personal reach.
For example, even though I remain steadfastly within the safe and comfortable confines of my blessed sanctuary that is my closet, I now regularly receive pro pedicures with polish, shop for my own clothes, and shop for my own makeup in department stores. Just the other day, I had an incredibly validating experience with an SA about makeup, makeup color, what makeup works for me, and how to improve my look with the makeup suggested while on such a shopping trip.
As a result, I have come to recognize certain thoughts that have been holding me hostage, whispering falsely within my inner ear that it's too complicated, too hard, and that I cannot do these things. But I can do these things, and now have done them! And in hindsight, it was such a remarkably simple exercise that I am simply astounded that it took me so long to do it!
Simply by virtue of engaging in these simple acts, I have learned that if I take simple, reasonable precautions, and am simply careful, I can limit any potentially awkward moments I may unwittingly otherwise place myself in. Understanding this very simple concept, and successfully facing and defeating my fear, the rest has become quite simple in its aggregate simplicity.
Although simple is as simple does, there are rewards aplenty to reap, and they are simply amazing! For instance, just to name a few, I have a fantastic, wonderful relationship with my nail tech; I have met an incredible SA in a department store that has gone the extra mile to help me with my makeup and make me feel like one of the girls; and I have purchased clothing in stores without being strung up or run out of town. Also, and this should bring much comfort to us all and the world’s survival, I have learned that the world will not spontaneously explode or blink out of existence if I do these simple things. Thus, the world may rest peacefully at night knowing that I will not be the cause of armageddon.
These are just but a few examples of the elegance of simplicity I now appreciate in crossdressing. The examples I have cited I very much viewed as quite complicated just not so long ago. These complications, however, were created by my own misguided and paranoid imagination. Recognizing this, I have dramatically reduced the complications I previously perceived, simplified my outlook on crossdressing, and as a result, have come to love and enjoy myself more than ever as a crossdresser. It has been a fruitful, worthwhile journey, and a journey I shall continue on. I am unsure of just exactly where this journey will take me, but I will be sure to let you know when I get there.
Of course, I fully recognize that there are very real, legitimately complicated issues out there that may affect us, but that is not what this post is about. Rather, the point of this post is simply about simplifying the simple things that can add soooooo much more to one's crossdressing experience! Whether this will be true for you, only you can make that decision (and many of you have already - btw, thanks for sharing your experiences and support for those such as I, thereby making my own journey to date possible). But for me, it has taken me a long time to learn this simple truth - keep it simple, stupid! :kiss:
Crossdressing, in and of itself, is an inherently simple exercise and activity. If we happen to be fortunate enough to live and breathe, we, as crossdressers, proactively seek out femininity and to dress as members of the opposite gender. We seek to turn that drab frown upside down and transform it into the painted smile of a beautiful woman. Live, breathe, and dress! Such a simple philosophy embodies the epitome of simplicity itself. And yet, some of us (myself included) haphazardly confound this innocent and endearingly simple concept, and complicate the hell out of it! That we are even capable of ignominiously twisting simplicity itself, and capriciously altering it into a convoluted, unrecognizable, jumbled, chaotic mess of discombobulated complication is indeed perplexing and baffling. So why do it? Why not instead strive for simplicity of thought and action?
The practice of crossdressing is beautiful and profound on so many different levels, and the adventure is simply divine. We are fortunate to be blessed with this magical, alluring gift, of which, I, for one, readily accept and embrace with open and loving arms. My unabashed enthusiasm and unabated excitement, however, is unwittingly and grievously tarnished when I unnecessarily complicate what otherwise should be a simple, transcendental, resplendent lifestyle.
Of course, any here who know me also know that I am a closet dweller. The reasons I remain in the closet, and those reasons of my closet dwelling sisters, are strictly our own, by our choice, and of no consequence or relevance whatsoever within the scope of this "dissertation." Regardless, whether one is a closet dweller, an out-and-abouter, or an in-betweener, no matter our chosen path and crossdressing modus operandi, the simple act of crossdressing, in and of itself, can and should be simply beautiful!
Given this proposition, that simplicity may breed unadulterated gratification and happiness within certain contexts, if one takes the time to simply smell and appreciate the roses, and soak in all of its attendant simplicities born from complexity, one may very well also recognize that simple pleasures abound, and simple indulgences to be experienced encompass our surroundings and being, merely waiting in the background, or foreground, to simply be acknowledged.
As a simple crossdresser, and simply a human being, I enjoy the simplistic pleasures of life. I love to apply and wear makeup, and don feminine apparel. I seek out the female within me, and bask in its sumptuous, comfortable, warm glow. The mere act of applying makeup and enveloping myself within feminine attire is beautiful, powerful, and profound in its stark simplicity.
I am, however, very much guilty of complicating this simple pleasure of life in the past. For instance, only recently have I recognized just how simple it is too extend the boundaries of my own closet, and to experience new pleasures of simplicity that I had previously thought too complicated, and beyond the realm of my own personal reach.
For example, even though I remain steadfastly within the safe and comfortable confines of my blessed sanctuary that is my closet, I now regularly receive pro pedicures with polish, shop for my own clothes, and shop for my own makeup in department stores. Just the other day, I had an incredibly validating experience with an SA about makeup, makeup color, what makeup works for me, and how to improve my look with the makeup suggested while on such a shopping trip.
As a result, I have come to recognize certain thoughts that have been holding me hostage, whispering falsely within my inner ear that it's too complicated, too hard, and that I cannot do these things. But I can do these things, and now have done them! And in hindsight, it was such a remarkably simple exercise that I am simply astounded that it took me so long to do it!
Simply by virtue of engaging in these simple acts, I have learned that if I take simple, reasonable precautions, and am simply careful, I can limit any potentially awkward moments I may unwittingly otherwise place myself in. Understanding this very simple concept, and successfully facing and defeating my fear, the rest has become quite simple in its aggregate simplicity.
Although simple is as simple does, there are rewards aplenty to reap, and they are simply amazing! For instance, just to name a few, I have a fantastic, wonderful relationship with my nail tech; I have met an incredible SA in a department store that has gone the extra mile to help me with my makeup and make me feel like one of the girls; and I have purchased clothing in stores without being strung up or run out of town. Also, and this should bring much comfort to us all and the world’s survival, I have learned that the world will not spontaneously explode or blink out of existence if I do these simple things. Thus, the world may rest peacefully at night knowing that I will not be the cause of armageddon.
These are just but a few examples of the elegance of simplicity I now appreciate in crossdressing. The examples I have cited I very much viewed as quite complicated just not so long ago. These complications, however, were created by my own misguided and paranoid imagination. Recognizing this, I have dramatically reduced the complications I previously perceived, simplified my outlook on crossdressing, and as a result, have come to love and enjoy myself more than ever as a crossdresser. It has been a fruitful, worthwhile journey, and a journey I shall continue on. I am unsure of just exactly where this journey will take me, but I will be sure to let you know when I get there.
Of course, I fully recognize that there are very real, legitimately complicated issues out there that may affect us, but that is not what this post is about. Rather, the point of this post is simply about simplifying the simple things that can add soooooo much more to one's crossdressing experience! Whether this will be true for you, only you can make that decision (and many of you have already - btw, thanks for sharing your experiences and support for those such as I, thereby making my own journey to date possible). But for me, it has taken me a long time to learn this simple truth - keep it simple, stupid! :kiss: