What could we possibly have to offer?

As defined by Wikipedia, Naturism, or nudism, is a cultural and political movement practising, advocating, and defending personal and social nudity, most but not all of which takes place on private property. The term may also refer to a lifestyle based on personal, family, or social nudism.^[1] Naturism may take a number of forms. It may be practiced individually, within a family, socially, or in public. Additionally, there is also militant naturism, including campaigning, and extreme naturism is sometimes considered a separate category.^[2]

                                    

Hmm, Well that's interesting. Is it entirely accurate? Eh, so, so. As a nudist, what do we have to offer the textile world? I often wonder, do we really have any legit things TO offer? After years of living and adopting a nudist lifestyle, and having become more mainstream with my nudism among friends and others, I have come to the conclusion that, we most definitely have very viable, pertinent things to offer. What could they be, you might ask. Glad that crossed your mind too!

1. Unfiltered, no masks friendships

2. The ability so SEE people for who they are on the inside.

3. Taking away stigmas put in place by society about our sizes and shapes.

4.Being able to be you without the worry of what other may think, say, or do.

5. Uniting men together with their nude selves, not having to compare or compete.

6. Having that same relationship between women who can often be caddy and mean to one another.

7. Leading by example, showing our children and the younger generation that the human body

is a beautiful creation and is not shameful or directly associated with sex and lewdness.

8. Nudists can unite ages, from old to young, providing common ground in ways other means cannot.

9. It's healthy!! Proven facts from doctors and scientists conclude that being clothes free helps with bacteria, vitamin D, overall mental health.

10. It is fun, convenient and just feels "right."

Granted, the mainstream world is not ready for a global nudist movement. Part of me wishes it was but then part of me sees problems with that at this juncture in time. For those of us who love, enjoy, promote and encourage a nudist lifestyle, we can heartily agree, there is no better way to live. To those who are yet on board or who think we are all a bunch of wackos, well it's gonna take continued tolerance. In our lifetime, it is not likely that nudism will become widely accepted and come to fruition. And that's okay. However, should we just be content to hide behind walls, or doors, or fences and just mind or own P's and Q's?  Eh, I'd like to think, not so much. Sure, we don't need to become a menace to anyone, but voicing our beliefs, sharing the benefits, and what we Do have to offer, those are all good things.

Uniting peoples from all walks of life, white collar, blue collar workers, different races, religions, how is that ever a bad thing? I see nudism as a wonderfully powerful vehicle to do just that. The great question we need to strive to find an answer to is how to make the media, Hollywood, politicians, local governments, and citizens, CRAVE and DESIRE that unification so much, that they will accept nudism as a way to do it. BINGO!! Now that is a game plan if I've ever heard one.

How can we go about such a venture? Well, by sharing posts on social media, broadcasting the sites and groups you are a part of, showing others who may not be on board yet, talking to people, educating them about nudism, working within your local community whether it be through volunteer organizations, food pantries, local nudist group activities that may do outreach projects, contacting local govt officials at town hall meetings, proposing and petitioning for nude or clothing optional parks or beaches. The list is limitless. Sitting idly by and just wishing and talking about it will not bring about the great change that is needed. 

You may be new to nudism, or still feeling your way about letting everyone know, I totally get that, but try and find those opportunities to share with someone about the joy and awesomeness of our lifestyle. There's freedom in freedom!  Go enjoy your day, your evening or your night and remember, our bodies are a gift and we were born nude, so why not use 'em per the directions!!