Comments on: What does living Burning Man 365/24/7 look like?

By: Neo Nazi

Neo Nazi — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:11:58 +0000

It is sad this Hippie lifestyle never works. It is as ideal as communism but human can’t transcend their ego, and selfishness (named “desire”) prevails in the society. So why don’t you(or we) admit that being a hippie is an ideal (yet delusional) thought?

Maybe it’s fun for a couple of days.. but I think it’s only destructive (as hippies did in the 60′s) if you sustain this lifestyle 24/7. It could be a good subject of a reality TV show, I think.

Report this comment

By: Alchemy GodsdirtylilSecret

Alchemy GodsdirtylilSecret — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:21:18 +0000

I guess the difference is PARTICIPATION.
I have always seen Burningman as an evolution. Not a movement or simply an arts festival. Its an enity into its self. Yes there are complications with human involvement- Welcome to Freakin Earth Baby.. Ive survived my whole life with the heart of an artist- I beleive you CAN change your world thru art- participation-entrepenural endevor and charity. Enthusiasm. We already live in a default world with communitys that have standards- What makes living in a Burner coded community any different is that youll have an Art car in your driveway- Your home will be creatively constructed and probably eco friendly and there will ALWAYS be something to do or to be inspired by-competitively challanged over, personally enlighten from,and satisfaction of giving back.
If there is a talent you have- that is your reason to live sustains you..you should be emerced in it- and it should be shared- others shall also gain from exposure to it- enjoy you-be touched by it-
You are the GIFT in a gift economy- how you gift it is a wonderful thing.
I started the Burner Transplant Project 6 years ago on Tribe.net. just finding burners and creative persons to get first crack at the low rent housing in my town -neighborhood. I was missing the city- felt lonely ..so I brought you freaks to me. I DIDNT HAVE A CAR…SO SHOOT ME!! well it was my starting motivator ..need. We all have needs..satisfying them is part of The Burning Curve. the need to work it out on creative terms..emprove things- tweak it a bit-
.We tend to make the BEST neighbors- we are like bees- polinating the local economy with our Burning instincts. we are a WHAT IF? and HOW ABOUT? and LETS! group..not a bunch of standard dead life consumer culture persons drastically aflicted by life- we build life around principles of celebration- meaning-and spirtit. My property values increased- as did the surrounding village- my property owning neighbors thanked me for stepping in the backround and forwarding great people to them and promoting their homes that previously had crack heads or slob tenants whom couldnt make rent. I was told “Your people are so nice! At first I thought they were a little weird but no weirder than the others..they ” garden/ fixed things up/payed their rent/ taught my nephew to play drums/ have great kids/ ect-”
I kinda thought we would get to this point. Im THRILLED with the Burningman Project. Im hoping with some serious intrest to assist a land owner in Coloma, develope space for a community land grant for a primary / secondary – residential mixed use zoned area…He has like a zillion acres and wants to do something “New” to stimulate the Economy and SHARE his beauty and bounty..
There is a farm for sale in the Bay Area that was for sale 4 years ago -72 acres with Mount Diablo Veiws and on the water- it sold- but went back on the market -half the land doubled price- amazing views..close to SF. still totally work it as a subdivision for burners. If your down for getting envolved in these potential endevors-you can find me on Facebook Alchemy Godsdirtylilsecret…Im rather casual about it at this point – but Im working my way around establishing these concepts- I just need to free up my focus and get some more backrounding on launching a group and drawing up proposed plans.. makes my tits hard tho- the vision of walkin out my front door – of a house made outta recycled materials and greating my burner neighbor- putting time in the vegitable gardens- makin a surreal playground activity area for the kids- checkin out films at the Burner Movie house, installing art in the roving natural sculture areas- teachin a work shop- throwin some partys- dancin all night IF I want- a burning school for the kids… burner amusement parks… and of corse theres working with local government..
its easy. just think frontage art instead of pink flamingos..
Burning subdivisions for the creative person is like what Del Web did for the retired..
Im 47 Ive been burning 13 years ..I aint gettin any younger..but livin the Playa life has kept me from lookin my age. community started with a BONFIRE.. think about it.

Report this comment

By: Open-Minded

Open-Minded — Sat, 19 May 2012 09:15:16 +0000

To me Burning Man is about pushing the limits of life and yes I try to do it every day. (Although it sure is a Great reason to get, well you know…)

See ya on the playa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Report this comment

By: Eleanor from San Jose

Eleanor from San Jose — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:40:29 +0000

Thank you, I love this blog post, I am a young creative, fresh out of college, currently in the process of trying to shape my life and career up in exactly the way you have described. (Well, not exactly, but in some creative way that bears a striking resemblance to what you have described here in this blog post.)

I would be a creative even if I didn’t participate in Burning Man.

But the most valuable thing that I find in the Burner Community is access to all the people who have done or will do the exact same thing I am trying to do, their stories, their opinions and words, which is amazing not just because it’s awesome to suddenly come in contact with a bunch of fellow creatives, but because there is so much obfuscation in the default world about what creatives are, how they think, and how they get to where they’re going.

Report this comment

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:30:18 +0000

It’s easy to live the Burning Man lifestyle every day. Just go about your daily business in fuzzy boots and underwear, or in striped stockings and a top hat.

Seriously though, I agree with what others have said here. Artistic, creative people lead artistic, creative lives because it is who they are. We have no choice. We were born this way. We existed and thrived before Burning Man and we’ll continue to do so long after it’s gone.

Report this comment

By: JV

JV — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:18:36 +0000

The people featured certainly fit the Burner stereotypes (burlesque shows, yep), and as others have mentioned, they’re mostly artists who’d be doing art one way or another. Burners come in all kinds, though, of course. For me, “burning” 24/7 just means being as open and present to what is laid in front of me as I am on the playa.

Report this comment

By: Tangles

Tangles — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000

The first time I attended Burning Man, I thought “Aha! This is where the other beings like me are.” I had lived the Burning Man lifestyle long before discovering BRC. Now I just have a name for our kind…Burner. Love to all my fellow Burners.

Report this comment

By: Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo

Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:24:21 +0000

I like what Glitter Nancy and Lavender are cooking. Get over yourself Burning Man! Start living the Shabadoo lifestyle 24/7. One principle:

1. Don’t be a Jerk!

Report this comment

By: lavender

lavender — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:28:08 +0000

it seems that living any kind of lifestyle 24/7 is more like a religion than something related to a participatory festival event with its own culture. good christians live their lifestyle 24/7 according to the 10 commandments and other guidelines. most people understand that to be a method of social control.

burning man has its 10 principles. to live according to those 10 principles 24/7 is a bit too close to walking the path of a religious follower. why does anyone need to live burning man 24/7? at its core, burning man is a business. i don’t live the walmart lifestyle 24/7. people who need to follow such guidelines for living are most likely lacking in their ability to lead their own lives.

Report this comment

By: C

Sun, 06 May 2012 08:28:26 +0000

Cynics: Surely you have better things to do than to be involved with Burning Man in any way. Go do them.

Report this comment