it's hot? Your feet will feel it. it's cold? Your feet will feel it. it's raining? See above. there's broken glass? Walk around it. there's dirt? Walk on it. You'll live. there's animal matter? Walk around it. I walk on something I always avoid? You'll live. somebody sees me? Somebody WILL. You'll live. somebody comments? Answer accordingly, or don't. a cop stops me? Be calm. It's totally legal. I'm driving barefoot and a cop stops me? See above. a storekeeper confronts me? Ask what the problem is. the storekeeper wants me to leave? Leave, or discuss further. my partner objects? Go barefoot by yourself. my partner still objects? Discuss with your partner. my school forbids it? That's life. my parents forbid it? See above. a stupid movie usher bothers me? Put on your barefoot sandals. I don't own any? Buy/make some. somebody on a public Web site attacks me? "Sticks and stones..." it snows? Try it. it's really, really hot? Try it, or don't. it's really, really cold. Try it, or don't. I'm self-conscious? Everybody is. I'm really nervous? "No pain....." I'm the only barefooter I ever see? Their loss. I want to try on shoes barefoot and the store says No! Follow the store rules, buy them, then wear them barefoot. Others sometimes make it a hassle. They WILL. That's life.
Only one issue my friend - when it's really hot here it is possible to burn oneself so I wear little canvas shoes with flowers on. I'm wearing them in the photos in my album.
The Only Thing Missing From Those Pics Is You Are Not Wearing Flowers In Your Hair...:daisy: Other Than That Your Quite A Sweet Old Dear.... Cheers Glen.
i love scorching earth, sand, asphalt. and it is not because it hurts, that's just a ticket for the ride. makes me feel part of the landscape and not just a spectator. but at times i suspect, on the other side, that this may be related with my addiction to chili peppers and strong body sensations all over. a definitely high pain threshold helps with my antics... i suspect that i am seeking them to beat out burning emotional sensations. at times i wish i was born just an animal , whatever, it looks like i never got to really gaining full understanding of myself. haha.