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Borderstone · 01-09-2004, 04:25 PM

Well Watchman,as I said above,we do not go wandering outside where everyone can see us,that being in a residential neighborhood. If one were out in their own country or mountain home or living in a naturist community,then it's as natural to them as it is to you being fully clothed.

True naturists also recognize that everyone is different as a person and in body form and we celebrate those differences by just letting others be themselves and not make them feel self-concious about anything. In the "real world" you have to say this and do that to be considered "normal" by others. The only true defenition of normal is,"what's normal for you,as long as it does no harm to yourself or others."
As for that boy who went out to the chickens,his parents should have been keeping a closer watch.

Michigan!

I know. A lot of people,including family,couldn't believe it when they found out I had adapted this philosophy to my life. They thought I was weird for going to a naturist resort (they're no longer called Colony's) and actually thought I went there to "score",if you catch my drift.

If that kind of thing were going on,I'd have nothing to do with it. To put this the simplest way,I have grown up a very decent,thoughtful God-loving person (although when I look back sometimes I may have been too nice to those not deserving). Being a God-loving person,without getting overly religious,I feel it's a great tribute to his creating us that we not be ashamed of our "selves" or be embarrased by others. It wasn't until (as stated in the Bible) Adam & Eve ate the fruit that human's hid in shame. I'm no Adonis but I have no reason to feel like I "have" to hide and when I went to the resort,I never felt more equal to people in my life. We talked and swam in the pool,took hikes etc. and it was as natural as talking with clothes. In fact,because I had been self-taught since the age of 12,when I first tried skinny-dipping,when I arrived there,I was not too nervous. A little but after awhile I was fine.
I know it's not for everyone but it's something one has to be comfortable with in the 1st place. I'm the only one in my family like me and I'm certainly glad about that!

Been me,later!

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Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight!

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited January 09, 2004).]

01-09-2004, 04:25 PM	#17
Borderstone Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix,Arizona -America Posts: 4,427	Well Watchman,as I said above,we do not go wandering outside where everyone can see us,that being in a residential neighborhood. If one were out in their own country or mountain home or living in a naturist community,then it's as natural to them as it is to you being fully clothed. True naturists also recognize that everyone is different as a person and in body form and we celebrate those differences by just letting others be themselves and not make them feel self-concious about anything. In the "real world" you have to say this and do that to be considered "normal" by others. The only true defenition of normal is,"what's normal for you,as long as it does no harm to yourself or others." As for that boy who went out to the chickens,his parents should have been keeping a closer watch. Michigan! I know. A lot of people,including family,couldn't believe it when they found out I had adapted this philosophy to my life. They thought I was weird for going to a naturist resort (they're no longer called Colony's) and actually thought I went there to "score",if you catch my drift. If that kind of thing were going on,I'd have nothing to do with it. To put this the simplest way,I have grown up a very decent,thoughtful God-loving person (although when I look back sometimes I may have been too nice to those not deserving). Being a God-loving person,without getting overly religious,I feel it's a great tribute to his creating us that we not be ashamed of our "selves" or be embarrased by others. It wasn't until (as stated in the Bible) Adam & Eve ate the fruit that human's hid in shame. I'm no Adonis but I have no reason to feel like I "have" to hide and when I went to the resort,I never felt more equal to people in my life. We talked and swam in the pool,took hikes etc. and it was as natural as talking with clothes. In fact,because I had been self-taught since the age of 12,when I first tried skinny-dipping,when I arrived there,I was not too nervous. A little but after awhile I was fine. I know it's not for everyone but it's something one has to be comfortable with in the 1st place. I'm the only one in my family like me and I'm certainly glad about that! Been me,later! ------------------ Borderstone,gonna post some lines tonight! [This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited January 09, 2004).]