QUOTES 9/21/2016

“I never thought my parents would be okay with my nudity until I asked. . . Sometimes the direct approach is the best. . . our nudity around family, friends, or whomever, should be as normal as clothing; and therefore, shouldn’t be treated any differently. . . Despite this assurance, being nude around people who are not nudists will still be weird at first.  There will be jokes and teasing, but this is mostly to test our resolve or allow them to come to terms with it themselves. . . People sometimes agree to something they think they’ll be comfortable with but discover they are not.  This is okay too.  If someone changes their mind, talk with them.  It may mean not being nude around them, but it shouldn’t lower their feelings towards you or their willingness to support you.  On the flip side, if you feel uncomfortable being nude around others, then don’t force it.  It will only sour the joy of nudity. . . In the end and above all, have fun.  Remember to laugh and remain true to yourself.  That is the most we can ask from life.” - http://gamingnudist.tumblr.com/post/148362194795/toonsnatural-cloptzone-centauri4-naturism

“I am amazed at what is possible in our modern western world when it comes to being nude in public spaces.  The recent ‘Sea of Hull’ living art installation is one that has captured my attention.  The ability to bring together thousands of adults, both men and women, to create these scenes in many different countries around the world is astonishing.” http://rglongpre.ca/naturistlens/2016/07/17/public-participation-in-clothes-free-adventures/

“If everyone took their clothes off while they mowed the lawn, in twenty minutes no one would take a second look.  If the nude person was as ugly as I am, no one would take a first look.” – Gene Logsdon, https://thecontraryfarmer.wordpress.com/2016/05/25/gardening-in-the-nude-or-new-use-for-rhubarb-2/?utm_source=June+2016+Undressed+Press&utm_campaign=AANR.com&utm_medium=email

“There is much anecdotal evidence that Naturism leads to improved body-image, body-knowledge and body-attitudes in general.  Preliminary results from current research are showing statistically significant correlations and indicating that more open body attitudes are the cause of better outcomes.  Conversely there is no evidence that nudity, either their own or other people's, causes harm to anyone of any age. . . The opinion of those who have actually seen the reaction of children to nudity is remarkably consistent.  Nudity is only an issue if an adult makes it into one and making it into an issue can cause harm.” - http://www.bn.org.uk/community/ccs_files/campaigns/ChildrenDeserveBetter_2016.pdf

“I like to work naked . . . as the wife becomes more used to being naked in the garden she’s not worrying about people glimpsing me so much . . .Ric, http://freerangenaturism.com/forum/index.php?topic=787.0;topicseen