@bastetandptah - Thank you for operating this wonderful site that celebrates nudity.
As the naked body is truly a lovely thing.
And here's to many more enjoyable years.
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#Liberation from #body shame is an ongoing journey. It’s about recognising that the discomfort we feel is not inherent to our #bodies but a product of #societal conditioning. By choosing to embrace #Nakedness & rejecting the pressure to conform, we reclaim our #autonomy & honour the beauty of our natural state. (17/18)

Educate others about the harmful impact of fashion & beauty standards. Share your journey of body acceptance & #Naturism, & encourage others to question the norms they’ve been taught. Help create spaces where #Nakedness is not feared but embraced as a celebration of human diversity & beauty. Post images on social media showing your support for #Naturism. (16/18)

Start by embracing #Nakedness in private spaces. Spend time without clothes, becoming familiar with your #body as it is, without judgment or comparison. Practice #BodyPositivity by recognising that beauty is not determined by societal standards but by self-acceptance. Surround yourself with communities that support #Naturist living. These #environments foster a sense of #freedom & #belonging, helping to dissolve the fear that has been instilled over generations. (14/18)

To break free from the fear of #Nakedness, we must challenge the deeply rooted beliefs imposed by fashion & beauty standards. This requires a conscious effort to unlearn what we’ve been taught. We must question why we feel uncomfortable without clothes & examine the origins of that discomfort. Understanding that our perceptions have been shaped by industries profiting from our insecurity is the first step toward #liberation. (13/18)

Abrahamic religious influences have historically reinforced these beliefs, portraying the #Naked body as ‘sinful’ or ‘corrupt.’ The idea of modesty is linked to morality. Covering up is seen as virtuous, while showing skin is deemed provocative or immoral. This mindset has persisted for generations, making it difficult for individuals to embrace #Nakedness without guilt or discomfort. (10/18)

From a young age, we are conditioned to associate #Nakedness with shame. Children are often taught to cover up, not because their #bodies are inherently wrong, but because #societal norms dictate that public #nakedness is inappropriate. This early conditioning solidifies the idea that being #Naked is inherently problematic or shameful. (9/18)

Clothing is often presented as a way to express identity, but it’s also a way to mask perceived imperfections. The fashion industry has conditioned us to believe that our #natural forms are inappropriate or even offensive. It tells us that without the right clothing, we are unworthy of acceptance. This mindset fuels a fear of #nakedness, both our own & that of others. (5/18)

When gathered around a fire at dusk, the crackling flames mirror the warmth in our hearts. Shadows play across bare skin, & stories flow like the embers that rise to meet the stars. There is #peace in this #vulnerability, in knowing that our #nakedness is not a spectacle but a testament to #truth. Clothed in nothing but acceptance, we share laughter & silence alike, bound by our shared humanity. The firelight becomes our garment, flickering against the night. (8/12)

Deep in the #bush, where sunlight dapples through ancient canopies, #NakedBushwalking becomes a dance with the #earth. Twigs snap underfoot, & birds sing their songs, unconcerned by our presence. #Nakedness is no intrusion here; it is a homecoming. Our senses heighten, attuned to the breath of the #bush, the pulse of the #earth. Each step is deliberate, a #meditation on presence, where our #bodies harmonise with the world in serene communion. (7/12)

Among kindred spirits, the joy of shared #Nakedness transcends mere physicality. Eyes meet without judgment, & smiles bloom like wildflowers. Conversations flow effortlessly, unguarded by pretence or fabric. (4/12)

#Nude, we become one with the land, each breath harmonising with the rustling leaves & the gentle hum of life. The #earth beneath our feet welcomes us home, grounding us in its timeless rhythm. In #nakedness, we find truth & an unspoken kinship with all that lives. (2/12)

It is a profound act of truthfulness — returning to the fundamental simplicity of #existence, where realisation arises without striving or effort. In this way, #HadakaShizenyoku transcends conceptual practices like koan, gongan, & pith methods by engaging the whole being in an unmediated, #experiential #truth. It is not a matter of solving a riddle or receiving an instruction; it is the living #reality of nonduality, where #nakedness itself becomes a gateway to #awakening. (22/22)

#HadakaShizenyoku is a more #experiential method, leading to direct #realisation free of boundaries & #societal trappings. By embracing #nakedness in #nature, practitioners transcend duality & intellectualisation, experiencing #reality as it truly is — simple, radiant, & unbound. (5/22)

In #Mukyōhō, the #body is neither sacred nor profane — it simply is. #Nakedness represents equality, stripping away artificial identities. Recognising the body as a “bag of bones” is a step toward realising true #freedom. (4/4)