#Naturism improves self-confidence & communication skills. Being #nude in #social situations can be a challenging experience for many people, as it requires a level of #vulnerability & openness. However, by facing this challenge & stepping out of their comfort zone, individuals soon develop greater self-confidence & communication skills. They also learn to be more #accepting of others & to communicate more effectively, as they are forced to rely on nonverbal cues & #body language. (7/9)

Some of this #book is nauseating but page 201 isn't too bad, even if the last bit of the #Salzberg quote seems to make no sense to me?

None of this shit is new but repackaging good stuff so that we read it is fine by moi, like grating vegies into a kid's dinner so that they FUCKING EAT IT.

I like this bit: "loving-kindness begins with deeply #accepting ourselves, recognizing our basic #humanity, and acknowledging the unconditional basic goodness underlying even our most difficult challenges."

Scientific research provides robust evidence that #naturism has numerous positive effects on psychological #WellBeing. These benefits include improved #BodyImage, reduced #social physique anxiety, enhanced self-esteem, & greater overall #life satisfaction. By fostering a more #accepting & less judgmental attitude towards the human #body & creating supportive #social #environments, #naturism offers a viable means of promoting #MentalHealth & #WellBeing. (13/14)

In addition to #BodyImage, #naturism has been found to foster a more #accepting & less judgmental attitude towards the human #body. By regularly seeing a diverse range of #body types in a non-sexualised context, #naturists develop a healthier perspective on #BodyImage, which contrasts sharply with the often unrealistic & idealised images promoted in the media. (5/14)

My wife, a seasoned #naturist & understanding her fears, extended a warm invitation to join her on a visit to Little Congwong Beach, a popular #nude beach known for its #welcoming & #accepting atmosphere. My wife assured Yukiko that the #naturist community was #inclusive & #nonjudgmental, encouraging her to focus on the #freedom & #connection with #nature rather than on her appearance. With some trepidation, Yukiko agreed to go. (3/8)

#SupremeCourt #Justice #ClarenceThomas accepted a #free #yacht #trip to #Russia and got #flown out on a #complimentary #helicopter #ride to #Putin's #hometown.

There is "serious possibility of #tax #fraud," the letter accused Thomas of having "secretly #accepting #gifts and #income potentially worth millions of dollars."

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Courts #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://www.businessinsider.com/clarence-thomas-accepted-free-yacht-trip-to-putins-hometown-2024-7

My hope is that my efforts will inspire others to consider #naturism & share their #experiences, further spreading #awareness & #acceptance. Through collective effort, we can create a more #open, #accepting, & #harmonious #society where #naturism is seen as a positive & #enriching #lifestyle choice. (5/5)

#Naturism challenges modern #societal norms that often view the #naked #body as something to be hidden or ashamed of. By promoting a positive & #accepting attitude towards #nudity, #naturism encourages a reevaluation of these norms, advocating for a more open & #accepting #society. (9/11)

For most of our evolutionary history, humans lived without clothing, which had significant implications for our #physical & #social development. Embracing #naturism today not only reconnects us with our evolutionary past but also offers numerous #psychological, #physical, & #social benefits, promoting a #healthier, more #connected, & more #accepting #society. (11/11)

The normalisation of #nudity would have encouraged body #acceptance & reduced the stigma associated with the human form. This contrasts sharply with many modern societies where clothing often hides the #body & can create unrealistic #body standards. Embracing #naturism today helps break down these barriers, encouraging a #healthier & more #accepting view of the human #body. (3/11)