Shedding Clothes and simple side-effects...

This summer has been a time of intense study and writing, extremes in weather and temperatures, and a deep need to shed clothing whenever possible. Being nude returns my equilibrium and balances my spirit as well as my body.

Now that the stress of thesis writing is done (it is now with my committee and I will defend it before next month) and I am shed of that particular stress, I have taken a look around and have started the long process of also getting rid of things which have accumulated to the point of a housekeeping disaster.

Today I began getting rid of old clothing, trashing some and setting others aside for donation, all with the goal of paring down to a solid (and possibly minimal) wardrobe of simple, classic clothes which will work for casual as well as professional situations. With my increased hours of home nudity, I do not have a need for a hundred old tee shirts, clothes that no longer fit, or fashions so far out of style they should be coming back any year now. My current work requires a uniform which is provided, so as long as I have a week's worth of those, I don't need to keep the excess.

It was rather freeing to toss the first couple of bags of stuff in the trash this evening and realize that I have several empty drawers and lots of empty hangers. There is still much to do but today's progress was freeing in a way. By letting go of "things" such as excess clothing not just my body has a chance to breathe but so does my soul.

I am getting rid of some of the anchors to a past I'd rather forget and making room for a new, streamlined version of myself.

Its about time.

To Rest and Sleep...

Sleeping naked is the best feeling in the world! No pajamas to tangle around and overheat the body, letting even the air of a warm night actually cool the body and allow it the comfort to regenerate itself.

In summer, I not only sleep naked, but I use no covers and leave the windows open wide unless it is actively storming, The cool breezes teases nerve-endings and lets the body enter a wonderful state of relaxation. In the winter, I indulge myself with fleece sheets which are warm and cozy on bare skin.

Sleeping naked lets your mind open to the wonders of dreams without the discomfort of clothing which restricts the mind's flight. Why not try and see where your unconscious self visits and what you encounter there?