My Naked Self
A group for those wishing to explore and discuss how nudism and naked self portraits (aka nude selfies) help us explore our personal, social and cultural identities and how we express these aspects of self. All photos welcome with accompanying meaningful text to convey how the pic is an expression or exploration of self and identity. Please note - Private accounts or those with nothing to share...
- created by simone_b_free
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Return to DiscussionsHi, I created this group for people who would like to talk about how nudism has affected how they see themselves. I'd love to hear your stories particularly if it has helped you with self-confidence or self-acceptance. I didn't really like my body before I started spending time naked outside and I've always been quite a confident person but now I am free of the fear of 'being seen' when not at my best or when I am having a raw human moment. I've put up a few selfies to get our photo sharing started and I've added a few notes to each one sharing what I see in the picture or felt at the time. This reflects my introspective self-awareness, how I see myself. I welcome you to share what you see (non-sexual please) to help me build my relational self-awareness, understanding what others see in me, and if you would like to share your own photos we can all do this for each other :-)
thank you for sharing :-) it is a lovely story of realisation, to learn that you enjoy being naked and that you can learn to just accept yourself as you are in that state, simple yet powerful. I know on the site here quite a bit of emphasis is placed on being socially nude, as in being naked with others you are physically present with, however I think the journey of self-awareness and self-acceptance, however private, is the more crucial aspect - would you agree?
I started thinking about a quote by Nikos Kazantzakis (possibly best known for Zorba the Greek) that seemed to be relevant here: I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free. Hoping for nothing, perhaps covers the "not at my best" aspect - not worrying about it being a bad hair day, or wishing that you'd done a bit more exercise. The fear part covers being seen, and even seeing yourself. It sounds to me as if it's simply about being open and honest with yourself as much as anyone else. I've since found another quote from the same author: Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.
Being out nude is only a small part of my life but it is certainly carefree. I'm happy if I can get to the beach once a week. Once there, whether walking the shoreline, laying out or paddling in the water, it is certainly relaxing. Just a nice time surrounded by others in the same groove. There is definitely a greater feeling of acceptance and community than at a textile beach. The only thing that perhaps comes close is if I can get a chance to go out on the kayak, but then I'm also doing that night is I get half a chance!
I have always felt good about having no clothes on. I started by swimming and sun bathing nude. Gradually I let others know I was a nudist and began to occasionally be nude around friends. I enjoy being nude, it feels good. I have found it is better to be nude around others, and best of all when everyone is nude.