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Naturism
Living Free: Naturism & Our World, launched as a subscription-based e-zine, is now being offered in the form of a newsletter that sends articles directly to your email inbox as they are created. The stories then are compiled into quarterly flip books that subscribers can print out themselves. Alternatively, place an order for an on-demand print version of the magazine for a traditional look and feel.
Living Free is all about living as a naturist, not simply focusing on resorts and travel, as most other naturist publications do. We hold that it is not necessary to travel to exotic locations or go to secluded beaches or resorts to enjoy nude living; it can be done at home, in the backyard, around the pool, or on a hike.
Naturism is a way of life that may incorporate broader spiritual and philosophical awareness as well as concerns about health and exercise, reflecting our place in the world. Naturism is about a search for truth, understanding, and growth; it is about living a better life; it is about nurturing curiosity and acceptance of others, and spreading knowledge of our discoveries.
At the base of our gymnosophy is the belief that the naked human body is inherently decent, beautiful, and dignified. Living Free promotes this view by cultural education and encouraging readers to practice social nudity when reasonable and appropriate. We present the nude body in its true, integral, holistic light. Rather than denying certain parts of the body, we believe that, by placing them in their rightful, God-given context, bodies are not shameful but, rather, worthy of admiration. With such an approach, those who now oppose nudity will be unable to raise a legitimate objection. By sharing our experiences, we also help those who may be struggling to reconcile the naturist philosophy with what society and their prior upbringing have taught them.
Our World
In addition to articles focusing on naturism, Living Free offers perspectives on “the rest of the story” as Paul Harvey used to say. Naturists do not live in a vacuum and what is happening in the broader community has an impact on how naturists live. We are interested in stories about people, how they deal with life’s obstacles, and how they transcend difficulties.
Living Free carries articles about the arts and offers works of fiction, poetry, and opinion.
We also occasionally offer video clips from our interviews.
This is intended as an eclectic look at what’s going on, both inside and about us. Your contributions are welcome.
Rebirth of the Magazine
We took a unique approach in launching the e-zine, offering subscriptions that gave readers a chance to view and download PDFs of the individual articles as they were completed, as well as providing access to the last completed volume. Living Free grew out of the former Naturist Life International, a traditional print magazine, but has gone through various iterations as it grew. Today, we make the articles available through Substack subscriptions that include membership in Naturist New Hampshire with its monthly newsletter listing naturist events.
Stories and Photos Wanted
Please share your own thoughts and experiences, and earn money doing so. We welcome letters, poems, essays, articles, and photographs. Details HERE
We adhere to the 10 tenets of the NLI* Credo:
- We appreciate all of nature and believe it is an ideal context for nudity.
- We appreciate all of nature and believe it is an ideal context for nudity.
- EveryBODY is beautiful.
- We are family-oriented.
- We promote nudity in everyday life, not merely recreation.
- Naturism is more than skin-deep; substantial gymnosophy underlies our nudity.
- Nudity is not a pretext for lust.
- We revere tradition while welcoming truly wise change.
- We deeply respect religion, without promoting any particular creed.
- Our nudity is unabashed but not exhibitionist.
* Naturist Life International
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