Your outdoor adventures are as individual as your fingerprint, but Donna Sheehan and her partner, Paul Reffel, encourage you to follow your heart on December 22. On Winter Solstice Day, they're advocating a peaceful global consciousness through orgasm.
No, we're not kidding.
Anti-war activists, Sheehan and Reffel believe that if the world comes together on December 22, we'll generate enough peaceful vibes to stop the war in the Middle East. Their website isn't all about granola dudes strapping their naked bodies to tanks though. Let's face facts - that kind of activity creates media darlings but does little to reduce tension. We're not entirely sure a collective ahhh has the power to divert battleships heading towards the Middle East, but the concept is based on science we Nomads are eager to get behind.
Surprisingly they're not the first group to hook into the pleasure/peace principle. A Jersey-based Global Consciousness Project compares seismic data blips to world events like 9/11 or the Indian Ocean tsunami. Several other organizations (many based in San Francisco) believe that if we're focusing on erogenous zones rather than desert zones we're more likely to engage in a post-coital smoke than dream up new ways to blow up the world.
Since Nomadik Fanatiks do just about everything outside, we're taking a slightly different approach to the project. Whether you're camping in the Smokies, hiking the Sonora Desert or holed up in houseboat for two, December 22 is your chance to make all your outdoor dreams come true. Think of it as a self-indulgent sacrifice in the name of peace. "Happy people don't go to war," said James W.Coates, Nomadik Fanatik national park expert. "And since it costs nothing, I'm all for giving my best shot."
In the weeks ramping up to the big event, we'll be offering information on synchronizing your efforts, gear and tips for staying safe outdoors. Stay tuned for weekly updates as we get ready for the climax of the year.
"Answering the call of the wild..." said Charmian Christie, our travel adventure expert. "Anything for world peace."
Join the Nomadik Fanatik team as we come together for the cause.
Julia Rosien
Nomadik Editor