Naturism’s 3-H’s

By Ken Sunwalker

One bright, sunny day in the forest, Goldilocks met the three bears, and asked “why are you bare”?

Good question!

How would you answer Goldilocks?  Why are you a bare naturist?

Not an easy question to answer, especially if you try to remember and discuss all of 205 arguments for naturism.  That’s just too complex and detailed.

The solution is to “Keep It Simple”.  The 3-H approach makes it easy for me to remember and answer this SIMPLE question

What are the three H’s?  - Happy, Healthy, and Human.

Happy

For me, this is the most important answer to why I am a naturist.

The sun and breeze caressing my entire body makes me realize exactly how much I miss by covering the majority of my skin – the largest sense organ.  I can avoid the burden of uncomfortable, ill-fitting of clothes that shut out the world.  The naked FEELING is amazing!

Nude is FUN!  Remember skinny-dipping?  Playing naked is like being a carefree child again.  No wonder it’s such a challenge keeping clothes on young children.

When I’m nude I forget my every-day cares.  And I am not so influenced by other’s opinions and cultures and fashions.  I am FREE to be me!

And because naturism Feels good, is Fun, and sets me Free, it makes me HAPPY.  It’s that simple.

Since I have a choice, why not feel Happy, fun, and free, rather than scared, serious, and sad?

Healthy

Here’s another important answer about why I am a naturist:

Naked keeps my mind SHARP!  Exhibitionism, voyeurism, inappropriate sexual behavior, pornography and the like simply disappear in the light of naked reality.  And skimpy clothing just adds to these issues.  Naked, my mind can focus on spirituality and creativity and truth.

Naturism makes me STRONG.  Naked in the sunlight, my body soaks in lots of healthy vitamin D.  Seasonal Affective Disorder disappears.  My love of nature and the outdoors grows.  I’m motivated to be active, so healthy exercise occurs naturally.

And these healthy benefits reduce everyday STRESS.  Why worry?  Many people believe that going naked causes stress; instead it helps me get rid of it.  Naturism brings calmness, complete relaxation, and comfort.  Nothing restricts or confines me.  Inhibitions and shame disappear.  Naked meditation and yoga fit well here.  I am less self-conscious.  My naked life is great!

So naturism helps me be HEALTHY - Sharp, Strong, and Stress-free.

Since I have a choice, why not be mentally and physically Healthy, and stress-free, rather than slow, sick, and worried?

Human

Finally, naturism helps me be Human, with a realistic body image, positive social interaction, and openness to honest reality and truth.

I am now realistic about BODY IMAGE.  Seeing other’s bodies confirms that no one is perfect, so I quickly discard comparisons and negative thoughts, along with unhealthy eating habits and weight disorders.  I am less judgmental.  I see everyone’s body as beautiful – flaws, scars, weight (or lack thereof) don’t matter to me anymore.

I enjoy being SOCIABLE.  I find it so easy to make new naturist acquaintances and friends; just spend a little time talking in the pool or hot tub.  This is not a sexual closeness, but a feeling about shared beliefs and attitudes and activities.  My very closest, most trusted friends are naturists.

I am OPEN.  As a naturist I am honest with myself, open to reality, and to the truth.  I now know who I am and why I’ve felt the way I did throughout my life.  This does not mean I disregard other interests and talents, but as a naturist I follow the truth and love being me!

Since I have a choice, why not be the Human I truly am, with realistic body image, sociality, and openness, rather than trying to be something I am not, and ending up a biased hermit?

Answer

You may have noticed that these answers include three topics under each main heading.  I guess that means this is really a 3-H-3 model.  But to keep things simple and easy to remember, if asked, I just say I’m a naturist because it makes me HAPPY, HEALTHY, and HUMAN.