Comments on: What Does “Naked in Eden” Mean?

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:00:05 +0000

Robin, I’m so glad I came to read this. I think your philosophies about life and it’s experiences and what we take from them are very close to my own. I believe you are going to have wonderful book. I like how you think. I like how you approach life. I will have to visit here again. I would like to think that I have lived “Naked in Eden” to the best of my capability. I haven’t done it quite like you, but we did move to the Missouri Ozarks and built our home from scratch, including making our own lumber. I learned a lot there, but I don’t think it’s so much about the where as it is the the how and why you live as you do. The Ozarks are far behind me now, but I didn’t leave them with regret. I’ve been busy adding other experiences and lessons to those from there. You write and express yourself incredibly well! Jill

By: Dorothy Stahlnecker

Dorothy Stahlnecker — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:56:07 +0000

Here I am wondering if I will ever be able to bare my soul to even myself…it’s a wonderful idea and so improbable for most of us…however, today as I read your post I knew it would be one of my goals in life to understand and expose myself to the real me first and then the world what a wonderful thought.

Dorothy from grammology
grammology.com

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:56:36 +0000

Hi Robin,
it is my first time on your blog and this post could not be a better introduction for me. Your concept of being Naked in Eden is so touching, sensitive, warm and inspiring at the same time. I love the way you look at the world and how you embrace it and transform your vision into wonderful posts on this blog.
I guess it reminds me of living in the present and enjoying every moment (I hope I got the idea of your blog right ) It is such a simple and at the same time powerful way to go through life and enjoy every second of it.
I am looking forward to your book. I am sure that it will be great!

By: suzen

suzen — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:09:49 +0000

Hi Robin! I don’t know what is more precious – your post (magnificent as always!) or your picture at the end with the “whatever” pieces of tree on your head! Just delightful!

My thoughts on being naked – I think of it not physically as much as I do internally, spiritually. I am who I am, I know who I am and that “nakedness” is what you will experience when you know me. Does this make sense?

hugs,
suZen

By: Linda Wolf (Insanely Serene)

Linda Wolf (Insanely Serene) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:09:20 +0000

Robin,

Have I told you I love your enthusiasm? Your joy and love for others really shines through your comments, you have a very expressive way about you. Thank you for making me feel so appreciated! I have done the same kinds of imaginings, and like you, I would definitely have fear, but I also trust my inner sense that I will be ok, no matter what. Even if I end in a concentration camp or hostage situation, I hope hope hope I could hang onto a connection with my source. It’s hard to know, really, until you’re in it, but I think taking it to the end in one’s mind is a way of instilling knowledge…

Thanks for your comments on my latest post, too, on looking in the mirror!!

Best,
Linda

By: Robin Easton

Robin Easton — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:13:47 +0000

Dear sweet Linda, Wow! Talk about fascinating! This is a fascinating comment. I love what your friend does. I too have done this many times in my life. I think it’s about looking directly at our fear and imagining what is the worst that could happen?

I think this is a very brave friend of yours. I let myself wander with you into his imagination and I could feel myself come to the same conclusion that he does. It’s not to say I wouldn’t be frightened, but I would keep myself in the present moment, do all that I could, and YES! trust the Universe to take care of my needs. And not only trust but bring myself into a feeling of KNOWING that the Universe will take care of me. I think/feel this a lot and use it in my life. I am SO glad you mentioned it here. It is actually very powerful. And yes, we do feel raw or naked, but that too is okay. It’s real.

I just LOVE your last paragraph here. I got shivers on my arms. It is so beautiful and confirms what I have sensed in you. Thank you so much for sharing your very unique perspective and story. And tell your friend I am very proud of him. That takes courage and deep insight, a lot intelligence there. Hugs, Robin

By: Robin Easton

Robin Easton — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:09:18 +0000

Dearest Catrien, I am blown away by you and your sharing here. Welcome to Eden!! We are indeed kindred sisters. It is an utter joy to connect with you and be on the receiving end of your fully unleashed passion, insights and vibrancy.

I loved the “Naked in Easton”. That made me chuckle. How creative is that?!! Very!. Reading your comment here was astounding for me because you express certain sentiments almost verbatim to how I expressed them in my book, Naked in Eden, which will be out late this year. It’s about my life in the Australian rainforest when I was younger. I am American now living in the States. If you ever read my book you will see how in parts of it we use almost the same phrases.

I got goosebumps reading your profoundly passionate insights about Nature and Wildness. I literally felt like I was reading a reflection of my own words. Your words come from one who knows well and loves Nature and has an intimate relationship with “wildness”, an uninhibited, unabashed and “full-on” relationship with Life. It is a great honor to meet you. Oh yes!, many warm greetings and love back to your dear Catrien. You are a joy! Robin

By: Robin Easton

Robin Easton — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:56:29 +0000

Dearest Nadia, This whole comment is just FILLED with wisdom. I love it. What you said about lies is so true. It takes massive amounts of energy to lie to ourselves or others. We are never truly free when we lie. And I just LOVE how you are so open about yourself. You are one of the few who reflects this back to me, as I am the same way. I have no other option at this point. I’ve even grown to be at ease when other’s are uncomfortable with my openness. I used to turn their unease or fear in on myself. I rarely do that anymore. I see it for what it is and can have compassion for them, but I don’t retract myself. I just keep being me.

I love this line: “I think we can be naked when we are secure in who we are.” Yes, I agree. It seems the older I am and the more I’ve lived my experiential life the more at ease I am with myself. Nowadays, I realize with my whole being that life is too short (as you say) and I am going to live it fully and from my heart. Thank you for making the remarkable choices you’ve made and are making to be the dynamic and authentic woman you are today. I thrive in your presence. Much love to you always, Robin.

By: Robin Easton

Robin Easton — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:45:40 +0000

Dear Chris, I treasure your visit and input here, and I love this whole comment. This line is pure joy for me: “…when we allow ourselves to be who we are, we become truly free.” Thank you SO much for stopping in and opening all the windows and doors and letting in the fresh air with your beautiful wisdom! YES!!

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:08:43 +0000

You verbose? I feel honored that you wrote a whole new blog post in response to my little comment. You are so funny! Anyway, back on topic. Love may not be all there is, but in the big picture it is all that matters. The rest is just window dressing. That’s why you come through so clearly, no window dressing distorting our view.