QUOTES 1/30/2020

“Poor nude body, being used and abused by advertising to incite us to do their bidding (buy now, now, now, now) while rejecting it from our homes and refusing to appreciate it for beauty or authenticity, alone.  Perhaps what we should do, rather than rebuking the body and living in a form of self-loathing, censoring denial, is claim back the body bared.” – Anabela Rea, http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/home-property/91222346/when-is-a-nude-artwork-too- rude

“Nude Hiking at Fair Head in Co. Antrim - Midsummer Irish Nude Dream 2016” (Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxX0eTmW2ec

“The Sydney Skinny is a fantastic day out with lots of laughter, a supportive vibe and a focus on happiness.  And importantly, it’s not about being seen nude or seeing anyone else nude.  The Sydney Skinny is about leaving all pretenses behind, kickstarting a new and exciting chapter in life and focusing on the things that unite us and make life worth living.” - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/sydney-skinny-nude-swimmers-take-over-sydney-beach/news-story/3b2e475a570d0ac7e590a1ea409ac0ad

“Life is better savored without clothes.”

“At sunset, we wander up to the drum circle on the hill above. . . The ruins of a concrete water tank looks like something more, something sacred.  Around its circle sits the drummers.  There are three of those Native American drums that explode with that wonderful bass tone. . . We wander around naked through the creosote covered hilltop, dancing as we stroll, gazing across the vistas.  More revelers arrive, many take to a more energetic style of dance, arms stretched out, gyrating, some spinning, some dressed, some naked.  One couple strips in joy as they smile and dance.  All around us, the sunset lighting highlights the natural forms. . . the moon has popped up.  It is huge at the horizon and a dazzling silver white.  The place has a spiritual high and a sense of blessings as we celebrate . . . The full moon illuminates everything.  There is a fire near the edge by the boathouse backdrop.  There sits a gathering with a ukulele and a guitar.  Two feminine voices entertain.  The sweat music drifts across the waters.  People show up more and more, until I count 23 nudes in the hot tube area, many talking in relaxing comfort, some simply showing moonlit faces, eyes closed in peace.” – Jbee, https://thefreerangenaturist.org/2017/03/15/visiting-the-cold-springs/