I am wife of a wonderful husband that treats me right now and I am a Christian Lady. But is it so bad that I like to show off my body because I take the body as being a form of Art?
I placed some of my photos on Flickr lately of myself in positions that were sexy and sensual. No my Husband did not know that I had done this. I took them off only because I felt guilty for what I did. I know that I have many people that love my digital photographs. But is it wrong to show off myself like that in public? I think my Christianity stuck out there to and so I felt bad for what I have done. But I love to have people look and make comments about my photographs. Is it so wrong to do the things I have done with my nude body? I have a Wild Heart and I love Jesus and My husband a lot. But why do I love to "show off" is it because I look for approval of others? Maybe it is because I don't hear it enough here at home? I know my God loves my body but is it wrong to show it off even if I am married?
I haven't posted in awhile but I need others imput on my situation here. so please leave your comments and be kind.
Yes I have a Wild Heart and I love the attention & I love to show off my work of art.
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Laur,
You've hit on a topic that's really close to home for me right now. Since my husband found out about my "other life" he's obsessed about knowing everything. He found out I had revealing pics online and actually broke into my computer to print them out and scan them into his. (Because I've made them so private on Flickr and won't give him permission to see them.) I think that they're my private property. He thinks that I "belong" to him and shouldn't let anyone else see. The thought of anyone else seeing me naked or touching me drives him crazy.
Why do I do it? And why do you? I think it probably is for validation. We all have flaws that we think everyone else sees and hates as much as we do. What I've learned through sharing my pics is that other people see the beauty in us, when we can't see it ourselves. Our mutual friend has a real knack for that. She can see beauty in just about everyone. And she has a lot to do with my increased confidence over the last year. Hearing someone else's appreciation boosts your self-esteem like nothing else can. Posting my pics on flickr has shown me that lots of people find me attractive. There may be thousands more who are repulsed when they see me, but thankfully they don't say anything. I hear only the good stuff and it makes me feel good to hear it.
One thing I need to get better at is sharing that feeling though. I ought to take time to compliment more people than I already do and let them know that I can see the beauty in them too.
I appreciate your moral dilemma. I got over the guilt a long time ago. It would be so much better if your husband could share in the fun of posting those pics with you. But I get the feeling he sees you as "his" too, even if it's just sharing your beauty visually online. So that probably won't happen.
Love, Vickie
You are right Vickie my husband does see me as "his" something funny happened at the resturant last night LOL I mentioned to him that our waiter looked handsome. So he told me that he will tip him big because my wife says he is handsome LOL and he told me that he would tell him that too at the end. I told him nahhhh you would never do it and I laughed and D said yeah I would because you think he looks handsome- so as the time went on we got to the part of tipping him and D pulled out a $5 tip and he went to say something to him and I went to cut him off because I was like "OMG is he really going to say it and I laughed" Then as I tried to cut him off he just told him "you are the best waiter here so far." Boy I will tell you D seen the look on my face and I blushed *LOL* then D said you thought I would huh and he burst laughing.
But we both were laughing at that one in the end. That is the first time I said anything out loud in front of D that anyone was handsome - well he knows I have good taste.
My precious friend, Laur,
Given my long history of unapologetic exhibitionism, and enjoying the exhibitionism of others, perhaps I’m not the perfect person to be answering your question, but I’ll try.
I’m a Christian, too. A lifelong Episcopalian. I attend church every Sunday, I sing in the choir, I frequently read from the Scriptures, I assist my priest in a monthly Eucharist (Mass) at a local nursing home and overall I am very active in the life of my parish. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a notably broad-minded and accepting denomination, but I see nothing inconsistent between the Christian life and the pleasure of sharing every aspect of your God-given beauty with people who truly appreciate it.
You are a very beautiful, very sexy woman, Laur. Displaying your exceptional beauty, sexuality and sensuality to others hurts no one. It brings nothing but sensual delight to everyone who is given the privilege of seeing, myself included. Male and female, singles and couples; all can have their lives enriched by the beauty you have to offer. I hear from couples all the time, who tell me how much they enjoy my pictures and videos, together. How can something with the power to deepen the bond between a married couple be a bad thing? Be proud of who you are, Laur, banish that shame and guilt from your mind, and have fun! You deserve it as much as, if not more than, anyone I know.
With my deepest love and affection,
Donna
My Dear Donna,
*tears of happiness* I am so glad that you commented on my concerns about Christianity. I was hoping that someone would. I Love You! I know that I shouldn't be ashamed of showing my body to anyone. I am also deep into scripture as well. It seems that everytime I place a photo of me on the net I get this guilty feeling like you said oh shame. This has been bothering me for some time now about me showing off to the world.
I am sure that you have seen this with me as I have pulled off my photos many times - you of all people have known me for yrs. LOL So you know what is going thru my mind everytime I have pulled them off the net.
Then when you write to me and tell me that it is ok and not to feel shamed about it. I just want to HUG you in person, but you inspire me so much and I love you so much *tears* You are such a dear friend to me and I think you know that by now.
This weekend I had a rough weekend - with D being very dominate and he told me that a woman should not be that way by any means. Well this cookie right here is not going to stand for it and I have decided as of this weekend that they are going back up on flickr as of today. I am a dominate woman and D can just shove it up his arse LOL
Hi Laur,
We absolutely do not see anything anti-Christian about posting photos and showing off your body. We have strong Christian beliefs and attend church regularly (we are Catholic); and we post our pictures on the internet (Flickr, our itsourcrazylife.com site, and several others). We believe Christianity is more about how you live your life in totality. How you treat people, how honest you are, etc. We do not see how showing or seeing the human body is against Christian beliefs.
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