The BARE Necessities

Hello everyone,
So a friend of mine, Courtney, wrote a blog about respecting your body the way it is and I thought maybe I could elaborate a little. This is an essay I wrote this year about Going Nuuude ! I had a lot of funn writing it, so I hope you enjoy! :)



I wake up in the blackness of night, lying in my bed, and sweating like a pig. Telling myself to breathe, just breathe. I had that typical dream, the one I’m sure most of you have had. If not, picture this. I’m standing in the hall of my high school, first day of grade nine. I aimlessly look around and realize everyone is staring at me. No, not staring, gawking. Pointing and laughing like I’m some out-of-this-world alien. I can’t comprehend what is going on, I look around myself and that’s when I figure it out. Oh no, here I am standing butt naked in front of all my peers. I think to myself “How can this be happening? This is petrifying!” A wave of relief crashes over me like a cold gusty wind and I begin to realize it was all just a dream. But as I wait for the break of dawn, a crazy idea pops into my head. What if being naked wasn’t so abnormal? I ponder the thought for a while. If we all went undressed, it wouldn’t be so strange, it would be completely ordinary. As I think about it, I'm starting to believe there are a lot of advantages about being unclothed. Let’s discuss this idea; we shall call it the “Going Nude Movement”.

You all must think I'm crazy, right? I'm just that easy girl that likes the idea of being naked. Well, I'm not suggesting going nude because of the sexual association. Believe it or not, they’re more reasons to go undressed than just to let it all hang out. Some believe it all started with Adam and Eve. After eating the forbidden fruit, they suddenly become conscious that they were naked and consequently they began to wear clothes. If it weren’t for their mischief, we would all be perfectly comfortable living our everyday lives entirely exposed.

Maybe you’re thinking the “Going Nude Movement” is insanity, craziness and complete madness but perhaps this will spark your interest - try and calculate how much money you’re spending per year on clothing alone. Now, maybe your parents are paying for them but either way, there will be more money available to buy other luxuries. Take for instance that Xbox 360 you’ve been wanting for months now. If you didn’t have to buy clothes, you would be able to buy it in a heartbeat. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?

What about the positive impact it can have on self-esteem? A famous entertainer once sang “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Find out what it means to me”. Maybe she didn’t sing it in this context, but Aretha Franklin sang about respect and what better way to gain self respect than to learn how to be comfortable in your own skin. Think of it this way, millions of people hide their bodies away by wearing frumpy and baggy clothing. Well, stop! Soon you need to realize that you’re beautiful no matter what shape and size your body is. Diverse body shapes will become more accepted in society and that will cause individuals to be more confident in themselves. No longer will people judge or make fun of you because of what you’re wearing. So quit stressing about wearing that top brand because you’re body is the new brand and trust me, it’s the next big thing.

So you’re a little shy and you need a taste of what it would be like to be a nudist? No problem, explore a little and travel to a nudist colony or beach. Pack light and enjoy a vacation like never before. You can experience the liberty and freedom of living “au natural”. If you enjoy this encounter, suggest it to a friend and perhaps the “Going Nude Movement” will slowly start to swing into action.

Overall, the “Going Nude Movement” definitely has its perks and advantages. No more throwing away money to purchase clothes, more self respect and confidence and living life in a therapeutic manner. What more could you ask for? As I like to say, “Go naked, or go home”. You can start tomorrow, or any day you choose. All you need to do is live life with just the bare necessities.


-Sabrina L.