~Burn '09~

When I was last in the amazon, I got some guidance concerning Burning Man.  Go, the energy said...which was very surprising for me.  I'm not a festival-type person, and I had not yet any desire to go to Burning Man, even though I had several close friends that usually went.  But this guidance was clear.  But nonetheless, I asked the question- But why?  Why Burning Man?  Why now, after all this release and falling away following 4 months of deep retreat?  And the response was, to learn more about true service; to touch and be touched by other light workers; to bring your gifts and share them; and to practice humility.  And then I asked, but how will I get there, and with whom will I go?  They response was, don't worry yourself about all that.  Your travels will fall into place, and you will find the right community to be with.  Alrighty then...

So at some point I realized I would most likely be going out to San Diego to celebrate my cousin Brooke's wedding, and saw the very real possibility of making a stop at Burning Man.  Then, during my time working at Hawthorne Valley, I met up with three remarkable young light workers: Dawn, Jordan, and Lachlan.  Over the course of a weekend workshop, we strongly connected on various levels, and I learned that these three were putting together a group to go cross country, kicking off the tour at Burning Man.  I knew I had found my group.

Mercury, as this group was to be called, was interested in doing experiments and research into 'spiritual science'.  Our goal was to learn about the skillful cultivation of spirit within ourselves and our community, and how to bring spirit down into the everyday human experience.  Right on as far as my own heart was concerned.  And our group committed to doing the whole of the trip- including Burning Man- drug-free.  This included alcohol and cigarettes.

And in short, the Burn was awesome...truly.  It was beyond description.  I learned so much, and had such wonderful opportunity to serve.  And the mysterious amazon guidance from 8 months back finally made more sense.  I was able to personally witness the good, bad, and ugly of this consciousness revolution and spiritual awakening that is now in full swing.  And I am so grateful for this.

So, below are pics from Burning Man '09.  Mostly I will let the photos speak for themselves...for really, Burning Man is way beyond my ability to convey.

Much of the really beautiful and awe-inspiring stuff was at night, but between the dust-winds and my lack of professional photographic skills, mostly what I am offering is day shots.  The scenery shots, especially at dawn and dusk, are just breathtaking.  What a landscape!