Monthly Archives: October 2018

Naturism – I Say Good and Society Says Bad

Posted on October 30, 2018 by skyclad

It has been a while since I have looked at James Hollis’ book, Why Good People Do Bad Things, so it just felt right to bring the book out from the shelf where it has lain idle. Why? Well perhaps … Continue reading →

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Rewilding – Naturism as Therapy

Posted on October 28, 2018 by skyclad

Naturism is a therapy, nature’s therapy for the soul. There is no better way to simply experience the fullness of being alive in the world than to make oneself fully vulnerable to that world. It doesn’t take long for a … Continue reading →

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Unconscious Responses to the Naked Body

Posted on October 24, 2018 by skyclad

“Those who do not consider the implications of the divided human soul remain unconscious and are therefore dangerous to self and others. Those who do stop and look, and ask why become more and more attuned to the complexity  of their own … Continue reading →

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Tension Between Naturists and Textiles in Relationships

Posted on October 22, 2018 by skyclad

Life sometimes gives us more that we seem to be able to handle. When that happens, we typically retreat into quietness and depression It’s that old “fight or flight” response that is hard-wired into our bodies, not something that we consciously … Continue reading →

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Why is it Necessary to Take Nude Photos of Oneself?

Posted on October 21, 2018 by skyclad

I have been wondering why I find it necessary to take skyclad photos, why anyone who is a naturist/nudist or someone who simply enjoys being nude needs to take photos of themselves. Why the images? Why are they posted to … Continue reading →

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A Buddhist Meditating Naked

Posted on October 20, 2018 by skyclad

Every morning I meditate when I am at home in a special spot, special for me. On the wall I have photos of lotus flowers that I took in Vietnam as well as an image of Buddha that I found … Continue reading →

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When Nudity Becomes Normalised

Posted on October 19, 2018 by skyclad

I was sitting in my usual chair seen here, reading while nude, while my wife sat on her chair just a few feet away, talking on the phone, when one of our neighbours quietly entered our house. She had been … Continue reading →

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Nudity and Authenticity

Posted on October 18, 2018 by skyclad

Naturism is not just about taking off one’s clothing. Nothing is that simple for us humans. Naturism almost always talks about the honesty of being naked, as if by removing one’s clothing, one reveals the authentic person that one really is … Continue reading →

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Men and Their Unconscious Fascination with Their Penis

Posted on October 17, 2018 by skyclad

It’s slightly depressing out as far as weather is concerned and I have a cold adding a level of misery to the situation. Of course, this means that my approach to the world is tinged with a sense of greyness rather than … Continue reading →

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Navigating Depression with Nudity

Posted on October 16, 2018 by skyclad

It is hard for me to understand which came first, the tendency towards depression, or the trauma that was visited upon me during my childhood, boyhood and youth. I guess it doesn’t really matter. But at times I wonder. Did I … Continue reading →

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