why to walk barefoot?

nice pictures, you are really a roots person!i find the toe rings and the ankle wristlets nice!you are well organised, it is really interesting and amazing, now i have for sure a better understanding thanks to all your explanations .. i am admiring how you are definitely living what you feel like living.. this way of walking barefoot is really a cultural thing, as for certain people walking without shoes means a lot of shame because it shows their poverty in some developing countries, and you , you turn that into something you like to do and something you are proud of!all is always in the mind!thank you to make me see that through your eyes!by the way ganesh always keep on walking ahead no matter the obstacles, bravo to stay true to yourself, cause i imagine what the neighbours can say!

 

Thank you, pattymary, and I am happy to have been able to make you see the joy and beauty of walking barefoot and feeling our Mother Earth the best way we can. Some barefooters have called me inspirational, a role model, a weird person ("weird" in a positive and affectionate way, that is) - just by being me. I have struggled to let that inner flowerchild out and I intend to keep it that way for as long as live.

And if I can make people smile and feel happy, part of what I want to leave in this world (other than bare footprints. ) is accomplished.

Enjoy your barefoot exploration of the world. And remeber: anytime we are walking barefoot, we are in touch, connected by both walking on Mother Earth's skin. So, walking barefoot brings people together.

Wiggling bare toes,

~*Ganesha*~

 

out of many: one love one life one planet!good vibes to you ganesha!

 

http://www.squidoo.com/barefoot-is-best

 

very educating as a link!

 

I am a rather new barefooter. About five to six months about. I do it for the textile sensations I get, so I have less pain on my ankles and I do it in honor of my recently departed father. I will use flip flops if I have to as in a store will not let me in no matter what without them. And I an still getting used to the fact that legally I can do so. winter will be challenging since it will be my first and it can get into the negatives, farenheit, where I live. Hope that helps to understand me.

 

Welcome and good luck with winter.

 

did you father use to walk barefoot?in what way did he inspire you to do that?

 

My dad didn't go barefoot all the time but he did alot in the summer time. And he hated wearing shoes in the house and outside of the house but never would he go into stores. When he passed, he asked not to have shoes on in the coffin or for buriel. He was a strong man and I miss him terribly.

 

Because my high heels creep people out..

 

:love:Shit, where do I start???
I love feeling all the sensations below my feet, I love the freedom of being barefoot, not trapped inside sweaty fucking shoes, havent worn shoes for over four years now....my feet dont smell,its the shoes that do.

I love that its slightly provocative, although in New Zealand, barefeet are widely accepted. I can go pretty much anywhere without being turned away. I love getting my feet dirty, and my children love being barefoot too. I like to push the boundaries with barefeet too, going to different places. Last week went to our lawyer with my boyfriend, I went barefoot, absolutely no fucking issues - he even admired the tattoos on my feet, which i thought was neat! Often wear frayed jeans which pretty much cover my barefeet and a crop top which make me feel very sexy.

Always have lots of foot jewellery toe rings etc, which adds to the lifestyle expression!

 

solemum you sound so fucking cool! big respect from south london!

Have come accross a few posts on NZ now and its great that you all dont think twice about bare feet! i love it too, also dont mind getting them dirty either, never been quite sure why though, maybe its a sign that youre totally comfortable barefoot? it should really be a total non issue but its not here. I been barefoot in london a few times and each time some people look at me like im a freak! not that i give a shit but it does piss me off! what the hell has it got to do with them what people are wearing, or not wearing? the point is if people really didnt care i would do it all the time, but its the hassles and comments that put me off... so NZ sounds like my kind of town! cant wait to visit next year!!

Good to see you on here!

 

zyk, it is nice you walk barefoot in memory of your father.. i am sure that your grieving will diminish and the wonderful memories will stay, we are all passengers on this earth..

 

Thanks Patty.