Comments on: Halcyon’s Tips & Tricks #13: Decompressing

By: william

william — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:25:30 +0000

Thankyou fellow burners for such a wonderful amazing time i never have had an experience like this even though it was my second burn it was like my first so many wonderful people and so much amazing art im still reeling. Also for any other asthmatics on the playa the small tent inside a big tent really worked for dust cut down and in really bad storms wet the bandana over your mouth or use a full respirator.

Cant wait to meet up with my dusty flirty desert mistress the playa once again. I spent most of the time on the open playa i know i missed alot of the city but cool stuff happens out at the fence to-shouts to those two guys from london whose names i forgot cheers mate. Or is it mates?

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By: Hajji

Hajji — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:35:42 +0000

Thank you, as a first time burner… I needed this. Sometimes I need to be reminded that it is okay to ‘feel’. Thank you Halcyon. You actually helped me before the burn too (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdIDVqkoLXA). I truly appreciate your contributions.

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By: Mayfly

Mayfly — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:28:16 +0000

Nicely written. Well said. Experiencing all those same emotions.

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By: Laura Sawyer

Laura Sawyer — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:49:02 +0000

not cool but i got my car today

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By: Laura Sawyer

Laura Sawyer — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:48:10 +0000

awsome stuff

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By: Flakey Foont

Flakey Foont — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 17:58:01 +0000

I bow to the light & love coming through you. May they sustain you.

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By: Karissa DeDecker

Karissa DeDecker — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 16:44:18 +0000

Wow. What an amazing video. Really well done. It was my first year this year and loved every minute of it. I can only imagine what my 15 year will resemble. Thank you for you thoughts and inspirations.

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By: Jeff Burdges

Jeff Burdges — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:53:08 +0000

I’m extremely grateful that you’ve done so much work articulating tricky emotional aspects of becoming a burner. Thank you Halcyon!

There was however another take on decompression posted on the portland email list that I found helpful as well though. ;)

“Do Not Divorce Your Parakeet Yet.”
https://lists.burningman.com/pipermail/portland-list/2010-September/010955.html

Dusty Hugs, Jeff

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By: Mark Kriegsman

Mark Kriegsman — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:06:17 +0000

All well said. Thank you.
I also put together some sillier tips for those taking a trip OUT of Black Rock City for a while; I hope they bring a smile!
http://blog.kriegsman.org/2012/09/03/traveling-outside-of-black-rock-city/

Thank you again, for all the wisdom and foolishness.

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By: DB

DB — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 05:23:01 +0000

This is so appropriate right now as I try to assimilate and incorporate my last two weeks into my default world experience. Thank you Halcyon for sharing your insights! Great video!

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