Summary

The author discusses how embracing nudism can enhance a writer's creativity and self-awareness, leading to more authentic and powerful storytelling.

Abstract

The article delves into the personal journey of the author in discovering the liberating effects of nudism on their writing process. Drawing inspiration from Paulo Coelho's quote about writing as a form of public nudity, the author reflects on the transformative experience of creating self-portraits in the nude, which led to a deeper understanding of self and acceptance of physical imperfections. The author references research by Dr. Keon West linking nudism to increased happiness, improved body image, and higher life satisfaction, and relates this to their own experience of a creative renaissance after engaging in nudism. Despite the potential for societal judgment, the author advocates for the practice of writing in the nude as a means to silence inner critics and embrace a sense of freedom that enhances the writing process.

Opinions

The author believes that writing in the nude can lead to a more genuine and unrestricted form of self-expression.
They suggest that the act of looking at oneself without clothes can foster self-love and humility.
The author implies that societal norms and rules can stifle creativity, and that breaking free from these constraints can rejuvenate one's artistic abilities.
They posit that nudism can lead to significant psychological benefits, such as better self-esteem and life satisfaction.
The author asserts that embracing nudism, even in a limited capacity like writing without a shirt, can help writers overcome self-doubt and the fear of judgment.
They encourage other writers to try writing in the nude as a method for personal and creative growth, emphasizing that it is a non-sexual practice aimed at achieving artistic freedom.

How to Spark Your Creativity as a Writer with Pure Nudism or Nudity

“Writing is a socially acceptable form of getting naked in public.”— Paulo Coelho.

What will it take to write a good story?

I wrote this on my Facebook profile on August 20, 2020

In the movie the Bridges of Madison county, Francesca played by Meryl Streep looked at herself in the mirror, and it made her realize what she’s been missing, it wasn’t sex; it was herself.

Yesterday with lots of coffee, I did self portraits in the nude. In my 51 years, I never really explored, think of me as a convent girl, Maria Clara as Mama Inday Espina-Varona fondly calls me.

I don’t look at myself in the mirror; I don’t even have one, seriously.

And it was the most liberating thing I did, part of the self-discovery I am having lately.

I am the first to say it is not easy to look at yourself, but the more you look at yourself naked, you see a glimpse of your true self; you appreciate the flaws in your body and believe me there were many, but it also made me accept who am I right now.

It is humbling.

It also made me love myself more, something we need more of today. I hope you try it yourself. Your ego will tell you not to , but fight it out and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you will discover about yourself. — My Facebook post.

I have been feeling the rot in my writing. While I “still” enjoy writing each of them, it appears to miss the oomph! And I tried everything, from taking long walks, gardening, being a proud plant parent, singing in the shower, but none works.

I won’t say it is the dreaded writer’s block because I can still write stories. And today, I know what is happening — I am holding back again. And it shows with my stories. Maybe my readers don’t notice it, but I do. Before I was happy with a single read, a single clap, and a single comment, now I want more, and the question that bothers me is, “Have I become an ungrateful writer?”

Pure Nudism

I read a story in The New York Times — Naked Came the Strangers

Naked Came the Strangers (Published 2019)

How our nudes have changed in the last 50 years. Where was he headed, that naked guy clambering his way through the…

www.nytimes.com

In the research by Dr. Keon West, he concluded.

“Nudism makes us happier.’”

The two key points in the research on pure nudism and naturism:

1. The longer they had been practicing naturism, and the more frequently they did it, the happier they were.

2. Participants experienced immediate and significant improvements in body image, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.

And after reading the article, I remember my experiment of self nudes in 2020. What came after was not only a better understanding of oneself, but it gave me creative superpowers.

From that day on, I was happy writing until, like any other life lesson, I forgot. In time, we forget, and that is why the Universe constantly reminds us, with a gentle nudge, when we had become detached from the spiritual lessons.

At first, I recently moved to a fresh place until too many rules stifle my creativity. The four walls of my new home, and the gated space inside the walled city of Intramuros, bring me back to who I was before I embraced my nudity, a prisoner of my own thoughts.

Soon, I need to find a place to free my writer self. But for now, I started to again write in the nude. But, of course, I don't have to be fully naked. I write without my shirt on most of the time. When my hand is off the keyboard, I can look at my body and love every inch of its imperfections.

I am free again!

Conclusion

I may never embrace pure nudism or the lifestyle of being naked in non-sexual social situations. But I would start being nude whenever I can. It remains non-sexual, but now I know that being free from clothes equals feeling free from restriction.

My inner saboteur, the one whose voice goes stronger, as it edits the words even before I put in on paper, the one who says, ‘ You can’t say that!’ has been silenced once again. I just wrote a 3,000-word story, and now my creative superpowers are back.

Go on and try writing in the nude. You don't have to send your nude selfies to anyone, but I can assure you, you will love your new self-discovery. And wrap your mind with this nugget of self-discovery — this time, you added nothing to who you are; you are removing a cover (your clothes), and now you can write as free as a bird.

Call it a writing ritual, but pure nudism or being naked is so much more than being a ritual. It becomes your ticket to freedom.