Sunday, March 18, 2007

Mark and Brian (KLOS) and Nudity

Here in So. Cal. there is a great morning show hosted by "Mark and Brian" on 95.5 KLOS. These guys are a couple of wacky DJs whose show runs from 6:00am to 10:am Monday thru Friday. The show is syndicated and reaches many distant cities. I LOVE THE SHOW... However,

In typical comedic fashion, they poke fun at being naked. This isn't bad, it is just the typical concept that we Americans have about simple nudity. The other thing they do is associate nudity with sex...

They just concluded a interesting program where they broadcasted from Hedonism in Jamaica.

In typical "girls gone wild" fashion they discussed all the sexual aspects of Hedo (as it is frequently called) and the nudity there. While I'm not against sex, I just find that this association of sex with clothes free vacationing extreemly limited AND it fosters the American belief that nude=sex or nude=lewd.

Imagine if we could get Mark and Brian to do a show here at Living Waters Spa... sure it would be funny with all the stereotypes and all BUT I think we could show them (no pun intended) that simple nudity has much more than sex going for it...

Here is a list of things that we've learned:

§ Deepening of Relationships. A frequent result of a clothing optional experience is that of a deepening relationship with your loved one. Simply trying a new experience together often creates a breakthrough and growth in the relationship -- especially when one or the other has been reluctant. We've also noticed that the reluctant one then becomes the one who can't wait to repeat the Living Waters Spa experience!

§ Body / Self Acceptance. Our culture has been brain washed by the Madison Avenue fashion experts who tell us in picture and words what a “perfect” body is like. How many times have you looked in the mirror and thought disparagingly about your body? Not enough muscle, undefined abs, too little breast, wide hips, or not enough hair, and so it goes. This experience puts you in touch with your body and you see that others are “just like you.” Plus, you realize that the “super models” in life are really not that pretty nude and the magazine “centerfolds” are definitely airbrushed. Bottom line: you realize it doesn’t matter what you look like.

§ Body Demystification. We all have a natural curiosity about the body. In the safe environment of Living Waters Spa the body is allowed to be seen and thus demystified. You see what the clothes are covering. The healthy discovery is made that bodies are similar and at the same time different. People are just like you.

§ People Acceptance. Once people are naked equality takes over. You no longer judge or assess the value of a person by what they wear.

§ Creation Awareness. When we go through life we seldom take “time to smell the roses.” Being in a social nude environment (especially for the first time) causes us to become in touch with the surroundings. People never forget the first time they feel the air and sun on their entire body. The sensation of “being alive” is heightened and the awareness of the world around is enhanced.

§ Communication Expansion. There is something about being in a social setting with other naked people. It might be around the pool, in the hot tub, or even under the sunny sky. But regardless of the context, discussions happen – about all topics too! They occur more frequently and with far more ease than in a clothed environment. You may or may not like to talk to others, but a common exclamation made by those who visit Living Waters Spa is how friendly the others are.


So Mark and Brian -- how about it? Get nekkid and learn more about yourselves than sex! Give us a call and we'll make it happen! 760-329-9988