QUOTES 12/13/2016

“Nudism / naturism is a philosophy and you have to accept at least some of its core principles (non-sexual nudity, acceptance of self and others, etc.…).  For example, streaking could be defined as nude recreation.  But in their actions, a streaker is not necessarily accepting any of the naturist/nudist values. . . Similarly, swingers may do their activities nude but the nudity there is clearly for sexual purposes.  Naturism/nudism is a mindset which means that while a person’s actions are important, the biggest defining characteristic is their motivation.” - Stephane Deschenes, http://youngnaturistsamerica.com/nudist-naturist-defined/

“Clothes are used by the society as an indicator of social status, which can lead to feelings of superiority and inferiority.  In a naturism lifestyle, once people remove their clothes, everyone is considered an equal and very little attention is paid to the social status.” - http://blog.vritomartis.com/benefits-of-naturism/

[Marshall’s Beach in San Francisco] “. . . was a pathetically short run.  It was really just an exercise in photography and ceremony. . . I did one out and back run along the short stretch of sand that was accessible.  A number of clothed tourists admiring the Golden Gate Bridge clapped as I passed, as if I were performing especially for them.  I wasn’t.  If anything, making myself the focus of their attention put me off.  I’d rather do this without an audience!  It was an unremarkable run, physically. . . There was something greater at play this time: a realization and acceptance that this gorgeous naturist beach, where running naked and barefoot is possible almost any time of the year – one of the most beautiful naturist beaches on the planet – will be my new home . . . I hope to come here weekly to make naked running a much more frequent part of my life and well-being regime.  This run was an acknowledgement ceremony of this new possibility.” (see video at: https://vimeo.com/154750184 ) - http://nakedmanrunning.me/2016/02/09/naked-run-12-marshalls-beach-san-francisco-again/

“Have you ever wanted to get so close to nature that it permeates your every fiber?” - https://twitter.com/hashtag/sacrednudity?src=hash

“Yes [I have met people] many times when hiking nude in the UK, France, Portugal, the Canaries and especially Spain.  In Most of those countries it's no big deal though I try to be discrete here in the UK.  I might sit and pretend to look at the view as they walk past me.  I don't feel the need to do that in Spain or Portugal.” – Ollygrumps, https://www.truenudists.com/groups/view.php?action=viewthread&id=132&idt=57646&vpage=1