Category Archives: Authenticity

Grassroots naturism, Part 1

Posted on January 12, 2018 by naturist philosopher

Introduction to the story Previous installment Danielle: You’re not nervous are you, Mom? Jan: No. Why should I be? I’ve been a nudist like the rest of you since we got back from Reese’s. Danielle: Did they want to know … Continue reading →

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Nude modeling session: Another entrance, another exit

Posted on April 9, 2016 by naturist philosopher

This blog post from Jillian Page got me thinking, since it alluded to a favorite Shakespeare line that has a lot of relevance to social nudity. Jillian began with the rhetorical question: If all the world is a stage and … Continue reading →

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Benefits of social nudity: body acceptance

Posted on February 1, 2015 by naturist philosopher

Many lists have been compiled over the years enumerating the many beneficial characteristics of social nudity. One typical recent list highlights 10 benefits: 10 reasons why I am a nudist. At the top of this one, like most others, is: … Continue reading →

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I’m slowly learning not to let my happiness depend on other people.

Posted on January 29, 2015 by naturist philosopher

In civilized life, where the happiness, and indeed almost the existence, of man depends so much upon the opinion of his fellow men, he is constantly acting a studied part.      Washington Irving All the world’s a stage, And all … Continue reading →

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People may hate you for being different

Posted on January 27, 2015 by naturist philosopher
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Nudity and vulnerability

Posted on November 14, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Is there anyone, except perhaps a few veteran naturists/nudists, who doesn’t think that being naked around other people – not only strangers but even people we know well – can produce strong feelings of vulnerability? Vulnerability is a topic we’ve … Continue reading →

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Using nudity to make a statement

Posted on October 13, 2014 by naturist philosopher

It is entirely legitimate to use images of nudity to make a statement about how people relate to their social environment. It’s especially appropriate if the statement involves personal identity or social stereotypes. So we have this: Nude Portraits Explore … Continue reading →

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Teaching naked yoga… and authenticity

Posted on February 1, 2014 by naturist philosopher

Why I Teach Naked Yoga If you had told me even a year ago that this is something I would ever even entertain the thought of for just five seconds, I would have said, “Go back to Andromeda where you … Continue reading →

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Are you a Naked Person?

Posted on December 13, 2013 by naturist philosopher

Are you a Naked Person? I think your view of nakedness says more about you than how conventionally beautiful you are. It’s not about how many packs you’ve got in your stomach, or how much bounce you’ve got in your … Continue reading →

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Going barefoot is the gentlest way of walking…

Posted on December 11, 2013 by naturist philosopher

Going barefoot is the gentlest way of walking and can symbolize a way of living — being authentic, vulnerable, sensitive to our surroundings. It’s the feeling of enjoying warm sand beneath our toes, or carefully making our way over sharp … Continue reading →

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