QUOTES 9/28/2016

“I had an interesting encounter this morning while putting the rubbish and recycling out naked.  A car came along from the right while I was opening the gate so I stood close to the right hand pillar as usual so that my nakedness was out of line-of-sight to the driver as they passed.  However, the car stopped at my gate and a lady got and out holding a sheet of paper and came over to ask the way to a local farm.  Unfortunately, she had very little English and it took me some time to get her to understand the simple instructions but eventually she did seem to understand and I was able to finish the job in peace.  There was no problem apart from the language barrier.” – JohnGw, http://freerangenaturism.com/forum/index.php?topic=32.90;topicseen

“Remember, clothing is of the Devil, from when Eve was tempted in the Garden to eat of the forbidden fruit.  In the Garden, Allah asked Adam, ‘Who told you that you are naked?’  And Adam sayeth unto Him, ‘It was the Serpent,’ who was the Devil.  So do not hide your daughters or your wives or your sons neither; you shame them and make them as things, to be lusted after; for that which is hidden is desired.  To be ashamed of what Allah hath wrought is blasphemy.  Be modest, rather, in your actions, and in your words.  Be kind and compassionate and tolerant of others.  Be Merciful as Allah is Merciful.” – Nick Alimonos, http://writersdisease.net/2013/07/19/the-missing-surah-nudity-in-islam/

“Have you ever thought about why you enjoy being a nudist or naturist so much?  If so, you probably used terms like a ‘sense of freedom,’ ‘pleasure,’ "relaxation,’ and ‘self-acceptance.’  Or, you may have thought of naturism as a safe, natural and healthy environment for children.  It could be the welcoming atmosphere no matter which club or beach you visit or the friendly, supportive, and caring friends you have met.  You probably can think of many more reasons.  Surely you have wished that everyone could feel the same as you and that you could say without reservation ‘Hey world, I'm a nudist!’ . . . coming out as a nudist or naturist may make you feel vulnerable because you are sharing personal information or feelings with others without truly knowing how they will react.  Many naturists keep their nude activities secret from their parents, children, other relatives and even friends.  They often worry that someone will accidentally find out, or that people will ask about the ‘camp’ they go to on weekends, ask to be invited or say they want to come along on one of the next trips.  Unfortunately, when you can't be totally honest, you find yourself lying, making excuses or being forced to tell the truth under very unfavorable circumstances.  This is not only stressful but also harmful to relationships, especially if the other party finds out and recognizes your lack of trust in them.  In addition, keeping your nudism a secret gives the appearance of an admission of guilt: ‘Why else wouldn't you have told me?’  Most agree it would be far more beneficial if naturists could discuss their mode of living openly and without fear of repercussion. . . As each person publicly discloses his or her nudism, it begins to create a more positive opinion among non-nudists.  Friends, relatives and colleagues will now realize they know someone who both practices naturism but is also the very same person they may have known for years and have come to admire, respect or love.  Additionally, as nudism becomes a more understood and acceptable mode of living, it helps to alter the archaic restrictive rules that governments and societies have foisted upon the nudist community.  In turn, it ultimately leads to a more safe, secure and nonjudgmental existence for all of us who enjoy the right to be clothes-free in appropriate places. . . Although it may seem counter-intuitive, most of us are much safer out in the open than living with a secret.  Often, individuals whose nudism has been disclosed without their permission recognize too late that being secretive has given their opponent total control of how their way of life was revealed.  You can begin the sharing process by asking yourself, Why am I a nudist?  It's amazing how many people can't answer that question!  Just think about it, write it all down and then edit it into a 30-second elevator speech that you are prepared to give should the situation arise.” – Ronna E. Krozy, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=2925&idt=52720&vpage=1

“I also think naked yoga could help women . . . There’s so much more pressure on them about body image, being naked in a safe space could be a healthy way to find comfort in their bodies.” – Sterling Taylor, http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/cover_collections/testing-out-the-naked-yoga-experience/article_4c06726c-bfb9-11e5-9cf9-3baea04c9267.html

“…sometimes pants are a pain and shirts are a mess and life’s just a lot better when you’re completely undressed.” – Felicity Jones, http://youngnaturistsamerica.com/nudism-and-simple-pleasures/