Maybe the central cultural problem is that "Work Naked Day" was seen as marketable in a way that "Relax Naked Day" never would be.
I've always been suspicious of the whole idea of decluttering, it seems like it's just another way to turn one more aspect of life into a competition. Personally, I like my clutter. I like the bric-a-brac and tchotchkes that I've acquired over the years. It's nice to be able to look around a room and see your best memories, and memories of those who are gone, surrounding you. You can probably perceive me more nakedly just by looking at my shelves than by looking at me, no matter what I am or am not wearing.
Decluttering always seemed as if convincing you that the purpose of life was efficiency, that even your personal space should be redirected towards an identity entirely composed of work. When the Third Place idea took off in the 90s, the idea that we needed a place that was separate from work and home, that distinction drove all those small coffee shops springing up everywhere. But laptops and phones kept creeping in, and soon all those little coffee shops were Starbucks and that third place was just another place to work.
The decluttering idea is extending that idea even into the home. That your home should be reoriented to something which was once kept outside the home. We're somehow coming to a point where there's no second or third places, just one place, and that place is work. Even if you're working naked, you're still working. Your home has become yet another place to compete.
In a world where you can't even bake a cake without it being a competition, I think the most countercultural message naturism presents is that naturism is something you can't win at. And if we are, as apparently the "vibe shift" is saying, entering a cultural moment where the only thing that matters is dividing the world between winners and losers, that may be a very important message to spread.
I live naked as much as I can. Always have. I do not hide that I’m a nudist/ naturist. My family and friends and those at work know my lifestyle. I asked as I do every year since I hear of working naked day if I can and he say no issue if I am at home. Then they made the day a quiet day so no meetings. lol I think they were afraid I would be on teems call lol. Either way working on paperwork naked and I do more and more as time go on as it more comfortable to do. Live naked love naked and learn naked. Naked is normal! Live it openly! Love you all.♥️
I was half-way thinking about suggesting a "working naked day" for our outfit to our commander, but then again, I suppose an active duty Lt Col probably wouldn't approve :-(
T'would be a fun event though.........until the press got wind of it...........grin.
I'm just kidding. I've been retired now for several years.
But the thought brought a bit of humor into my day. Thanks.
I think All The World Naked Day's especially The World Naked Bike Ride should be seriously broadcast to a lot of countries outside of America just as The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi is televised outside Australia.
Maybe the central cultural problem is that "Work Naked Day" was seen as marketable in a way that "Relax Naked Day" never would be.
I've always been suspicious of the whole idea of decluttering, it seems like it's just another way to turn one more aspect of life into a competition. Personally, I like my clutter. I like the bric-a-brac and tchotchkes that I've acquired over the years. It's nice to be able to look around a room and see your best memories, and memories of those who are gone, surrounding you. You can probably perceive me more nakedly just by looking at my shelves than by looking at me, no matter what I am or am not wearing.
Decluttering always seemed as if convincing you that the purpose of life was efficiency, that even your personal space should be redirected towards an identity entirely composed of work. When the Third Place idea took off in the 90s, the idea that we needed a place that was separate from work and home, that distinction drove all those small coffee shops springing up everywhere. But laptops and phones kept creeping in, and soon all those little coffee shops were Starbucks and that third place was just another place to work.
The decluttering idea is extending that idea even into the home. That your home should be reoriented to something which was once kept outside the home. We're somehow coming to a point where there's no second or third places, just one place, and that place is work. Even if you're working naked, you're still working. Your home has become yet another place to compete.
In a world where you can't even bake a cake without it being a competition, I think the most countercultural message naturism presents is that naturism is something you can't win at. And if we are, as apparently the "vibe shift" is saying, entering a cultural moment where the only thing that matters is dividing the world between winners and losers, that may be a very important message to spread.
Why limit it to one day a year? Let's take Casual Friday and make it Naked Friday! Or Full Moon Monday!
Yes, I'm being snarky, but I'm also serious. One day a year is only a curiosity, but increased frequency may also increase our newsworthiness.
I live naked as much as I can. Always have. I do not hide that I’m a nudist/ naturist. My family and friends and those at work know my lifestyle. I asked as I do every year since I hear of working naked day if I can and he say no issue if I am at home. Then they made the day a quiet day so no meetings. lol I think they were afraid I would be on teems call lol. Either way working on paperwork naked and I do more and more as time go on as it more comfortable to do. Live naked love naked and learn naked. Naked is normal! Live it openly! Love you all.♥️
I was half-way thinking about suggesting a "working naked day" for our outfit to our commander, but then again, I suppose an active duty Lt Col probably wouldn't approve :-(
T'would be a fun event though.........until the press got wind of it...........grin.
I'm just kidding. I've been retired now for several years.
But the thought brought a bit of humor into my day. Thanks.
Dave J.
I think All The World Naked Day's especially The World Naked Bike Ride should be seriously broadcast to a lot of countries outside of America just as The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi is televised outside Australia.