I recently lost my Burning Man virginity. The experience was both challenging and immensely rewarding. As Exodus takes you through the pearly gates, you are greeted with the comforting phrase, "Welcome home." But this place is like nothing I've ever seen before.
People work together in the dusty desert to erect camps, structures, and epic art installations. The city soon grows to a thriving 60,000 people. This is a true city, equipped with lit streets, a temple, hospital and post office, even public transportation. At night everything glows; elaborate moving art cars, endless discos, even people's clothes. It's like Vegas on crack and your constantly amazed by the next spectacle of human excellence being performed.
Anything you're into, you can find at Burning Man. Ask and you shall receive. Literally. The gifting culture creates an instant sense of strong community. Despite the harsh desert conditions that challenge the body, mind and soul; it is easy to come away with a rewarding feeling of gratitude, appreciation, and overall elation.
Fire is intrinsically intertwined in the daily lives of Black Rock citizens and the energy swells by the end of the week. As the iconic Man effigy burns to nothing, people dance and celebrate, have a real good time. And when the temple burns, people cried of rebirth. Release. As fast as we came, we leave. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. We leave no trace behind.
Anything you're into, you can find at Burning Man. Ask and you shall receive. Literally. The gifting culture creates an instant sense of strong community. Despite the harsh desert conditions that challenge the body, mind and soul; it is easy to come away with a rewarding feeling of gratitude, appreciation, and overall elation.
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