Comments on: That Heavy Sunday Moon

By: bijou tinsel decoy

bijou tinsel decoy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:32:43 +0000

“As we were taking apart the shade, two bikes collided on the Esplanade out front and we ran over to them. The two girls involved stood up and hugged each other. No one was hurt and they went on their merry way. Only in Black Rock City do you have a “Hit and Hug” –

I’m pretty sure i was one of those two girls who rammed it bad right outside your camp that day!! a wonderful burning man moment that makes me smile so much to remember – and i had the battle scars to prove it! thanks for sharing! xx

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By: meatspill

meatspill — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:30:20 +0000

inspiring read. thank you!

even a month after the burn – the inner glow that the playa has gifted to me is still burning strong. let’s hope that it keeps burning that strong and brightly in all of us until we all return home!

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By: Mr Cobra

Mr Cobra — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:02:01 +0000

My wife and I first came to BRC for the burn in 2008. Our son is a manager in the DPW. This is his 13th burn. We came to experience the festival and understand what had captured our son so complety. We had a wonderful time even though I got too dried out and had to take an ambulance ride to a Reno hospital for several bags of saline. I did manage to convince the Dr to release me in time to get to the burning of the man and the temple the following day.

2009 was perfect. We had a better tent and really were able to participate. We also had friends there to meet and share our experiences.
The city is filled with friendly people, love and respect for others. The temple this year was really beautiful and the temple burn carried our messages as well as thousands of others to a place where they are not forgotten but can be held in peace and closure.
We understand why our son loves Burning Man, BRC and the desert.
Hope to make it for 2010. I think i’ll opt for the RV if I can. I’ll be 72 befor he burns again and the tent life is a little hard.
We cannot wait to build a mutant vehicle.
A Texas Burner.

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By: Mars

Mars — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:44:01 +0000

I wish I could have stayed for both burns but had responsibilities calling me.

B: the playa is (and I read this somewhere) both a Home where everyone belongs AND a place where you can feel lonelier than anywhere else ever. If/when you experience the latter, it’s not your fault. Just try to get in touch with the roots of what you feel, because that tells you what in your life you hoped to fix/heal here. And it can be healed, once you know what the problem you’ve been having is. There is someone on that playa (and for me, it happened at my first burn, a regional) who is perfect for helping you finish that lesson, usually many people, and with some effort and faith and focus, you will come across them easily.

We bring our personal baggage Home to the community. But since we are taught to Leave No Trace, we have no choice other than to either bring it all the way back to where we came from, somewhat beaten and extremely dusty — or to kiss it lovingly then, in the company of a skyful of strangers, burn it with great ceremony.

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By: kakariki

kakariki — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:18:09 +0000

Also my first burn, and it was everything I could have hoped it would be. I had also braved the temple the day before, and cried at the outpouring of emotion here, while leaving my own message for loved ones lost, and a goodbye to parts of my life I had finally let go of.

The howl at sunset was one of the most happy and spiritual moments I had that week, and I also howled at the sky, such a strangely primal thing. I’ll never forget that night.

It also brings back memories of sitting around the temple burn as it finally collapsed, and singing “Bohemian Rhapsody” with hundreds of people I’d never met, but who also revelled in the joy of such a whimsical release. :)

To all my fellow burners who shared these moments, thankyou and hope to see you home again next year.

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By: bill

bill — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:34:16 +0000

‘Twas my 1st burn as well and I didn’t feel like an outsider at all. Of course, it all depends on one’s expectations. I was very content meeting assorted people, taking awesome pictures of the funny theme camps and outlandish outfits, bellying up to a makeshift bar where my money was no good, listening to music, bicycling all over with something different to see at every turn, and cheering on the awesome critical tits riders. Just when I felt my parched throat was trying to swallow sandpaper, I happened upon people giving away snow cones…soaked in Jack Daniels, no less! I’m not into holistic yoga healing with swirling body movements set to new age music, or whatever the hell it’s called, but I would never criticize those who are. And I’m good with just a simple tank top and shorts, but I would never besmirch those who are pantsless or in multi-colored furs. The point is, everyone there seems accepting, as long as you accept them. For those who complain about all the rules and conditions, I don’t think they get the big picture or the enormity of pulling off such an event. Let them whine amongst themselves. I’ve already reserved an RV for next year (I’m too old to go spartan) and am looking forward to being there for years to come.

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By: B

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:52:25 +0000

“The fact that something like Burning Man even exists, lets me know that our culture is not as sick as it sometimes seems.”

I agree too. This year was my first burn. As much as I wish I could say it was a religious, transformative experience, it wasn’t like that at all for me. I chatted with many friendly people and the art was amazing but, ultimately, I felt like a total outsider the entire time. Perhaps this has more to do with my own personal hang-ups than anything. Regardless, it’s great to know that BM is out there and keeps thriving year in and year out but it’s not a place where I felt like I belonged.

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By: Rakel

Rakel — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:48:33 +0000

Burning Man puts my faith back into humanity,
I hope to see the thoughtful, selfless acts come alive in all cities.

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By: JV

JV — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:49:20 +0000

“The fact that something like Burning Man even exists, lets me know that our culture is not as sick as it sometimes seems.”

Yes yes yes.

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By: affinity

affinity — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:20:57 +0000

amazing Moze, thank you!

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