Is going barefoot therapeutic for you?

Ok, so I'm 27, and back in college. Back in the same place that I was born and raised in. I thought I'd be long gone from here by this time. Sometimes, realising this and thinking about it really depresses me. But, EVERY TIME when I feel like this, then get in my car and go out to do some barefooting, it puts me in a much better mood. Being barefoot means being completely free for me. It just brings me all the way back down to earth. Sometimes the simplest things in life bring about the greatest joy. Does barefooting put anyone else in a happier state of mind?

also, does it feel like a lost opportunity if you decide to throw on shoes for maybe a trip into a store, or a quick errand? When I'm out with the purpose of barefooting, and I chicken out, I feel like I missed an opportunity to feel that freedom... If I lived somewhere else, I think I could stay barefoot 24/7 and not even own shoes.

 

Totally agree.

Going barefoot is a very individual decision (NOT commonly done/approved); it feels wonderful, and it IS freeing. People are socialized profoundly, and casting off some of that is hugely difficult---look at these hundreds of posts about---taking drugs? (no), alcoholism? (no), physical abuse? (no) predatory behaviors? (no)---GOING BAREFOOT! ONE LITTLE DIFFERENCE BY REMOVING THE DAMN FLIP-FLOPS!

Going barefoot is a treat one gives oneself; our society says "mustn't do that"; some of us fight that message---and it IS a fight! Hey, no pain......

 

Yes definately!

I can agree with the statement that the simplist things can bring the greatest joy. There could be possibly less alcoholism, drug abuse and other pathological mood altering experiences that damage one's life if more folks would rediscover fun, more natural simple pleasures such as barefooting for example.

:cheers2:

 

I know that I definitely feel unhappier when having to wear shoes than being barefoot... therefore, yes, bare feet and happiness or positive state of mind go hand in hand (or foot in foot ) in my case. And, the therapeutic aspect also expands to body matters, since barefoot walking takes quite some stress and strain away from my ankles, knees and hips - which then also adds to my general happiness.

Wiggling therapeutically bare toes,

~*Ganesha*~

 

Yes, it's definitely therapeutic for me, it manages to be stimulating and relaxing at the same time.

 

I should also add that going barefoot in the UK is easy, as no one bothers you and any comments, in my experience, are always positive.

 

If I were President, I'd ban everyone from shoes and socks for a day.

 

I find myself taking my shoes off more often than not in public.

 

During my freshman year of undergrad, I started walking around campus as a means of strengthening my ankle which I had hurt badly between my senior year of high school and freshman year of college. It hurt at first, but the muscles gradually strengthened in my feet and legs. I don't have near the problems with my ankle I did before.
During my sophomore year, construction on campus became such that I decided it was time to stop walking around campus barefoot. I stepped on something sharp twice in a month in the same area on campus which was next to a building being completely gutted and renovated.

I still go barefoot when I can now that most of the construction around campus has been completed.

 

yes it relaxes you more!

 

It is very relaxing and uplifting - almost like yoga on the go - and you can do it anywhere!

 

I've repeated this over and over - yes, cured poor blood circulation in my feet , defeated fungi and was more effective than all the gym gimmicks for building up calves. My right one has always been weak and hypotrophic, bareftooting for a few year made it way, way stronger.

 

hell yes!
I lost my GF and my job in the same month, so going barefoot before all the damn snow was all I had left. SOme things they can't take away from me!

 

amen to this. I have had ALL of these problems this winter and I can't wait for 60 degree weather.

 

Sorry To Hear Your Whole World Fell Apart At The Seams....

Here's Hoping Things Start Looking Up For You From Now On....

Keep Em Bare....



Cheers Glen.

 

hey thanks!

Right now life is cold as the ground under my feet. BUt they're bare feet!

 

Yay first post!

I have a major thing about stuff that feels nice. Even that typical thin carpet you get at schools and colleges is nice underfoot. Unfortunately it's still a little cold for barefooting for little me!

 

Feeling proper texture on your feet is nice. Your hands like to 'feel' stuff don't they, kids feel stuff to figure them out and learn more ... I reckon your feet get left out ... I see starting to walk around barefoot as a learning curve.

One of the things I have learnt though is tarmac and a hot day do not go with barefoot

 

I just wish I had friends who supported me. One acts like my mother and tells me to put shoes on, then "I told you so"s me when I do something like get a small twig stuck in my foot!

 

you shuold point out that hobbits walked barefoot and hobbits are happy!