I don't know about you, but I've come to the conclusion that it is IMPOSSIBLE to get through a Burn without crying at least once. But this year it hit me before I could even get to the friggin' Playa!
What set me off was the first video at the top of the "Emotional Survival Guide" mentioned in the latest Jack Rabbit Speaks (definitely worth a read, by the way).
http://www.fest300.com/magazine/an-emot ... urning-man
Its the Burning Man edition of Dr. Seuss' "Oh, the Places You'll Go!". Just friggin' lost it. God dammit. =p
I don't know what it is about Burning Man. I never cry about anything anywhere else.
The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
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Sundial
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The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
"I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. I will face my fear. I will let it pass through me. Where the fear has gone, there shall be nothing. Only I will remain."
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Simon of the Playa
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
you are obviously canadian.
americans would never admit to this.
now say your "sorry" and go get some beer for breakfast.
americans would never admit to this.
now say your "sorry" and go get some beer for breakfast.
Frida Be You & Me
Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
I have that vid as a shortcut on my desktop and watch it at least once a week! 
Actually there are three.
That one, and these....
Actually there are three.
That one, and these....
[media]
[media]
"Don't buy ur Burn...........Build ur Burn!"
"If I can't find an answer, I'll create one!!!"
Fuck Im Good Just Ask Me
"If I can't find an answer, I'll create one!!!"
Fuck Im Good Just Ask Me
Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
My first one came the day I realized I was impossibly going this year.
I'm doubting it's my last.
I'm doubting it's my last.
Worry is a misuse of imagination
“She had blue skin, And so did he.
He kept it hid And so did she.
They searched for blue Their whole life through,
Then passed right by- And never knew.”
Shel Silverstein
“She had blue skin, And so did he.
He kept it hid And so did she.
They searched for blue Their whole life through,
Then passed right by- And never knew.”
Shel Silverstein
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Sundial
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
This is your first year? Or did I misread that?
"I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. I will face my fear. I will let it pass through me. Where the fear has gone, there shall be nothing. Only I will remain."
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Sundial
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
Fuck you! Real men have Cheerios in straight vodka for breakfast!Simon of the Playa wrote:you are obviously canadian.
americans would never admit to this.
now say your "sorry" and go get some beer for breakfast.
"I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. I will face my fear. I will let it pass through me. Where the fear has gone, there shall be nothing. Only I will remain."
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Elderberry
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
"requisite"? I have never cried at Burning Man.
Elderberry
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle.
Then I realized that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me
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Sundial
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
Well then I guess I'm a basket case. 
"I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. I will face my fear. I will let it pass through me. Where the fear has gone, there shall be nothing. Only I will remain."
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some seeing eye
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
This podcast has some gems: http://burncast.tv/blog/index.php?id=51 ... 5062750642
Interview starts at 7:15
It's about the experiences of the founder of the first BRC camp, Hot Wheelz, that provided art cars and highly decorated motorized wheel chairs for people who need a little extra help getting around the playa.
We love so many BM experiences, but the heart-centered ones are special.
Interview starts at 7:15
It's about the experiences of the founder of the first BRC camp, Hot Wheelz, that provided art cars and highly decorated motorized wheel chairs for people who need a little extra help getting around the playa.
We love so many BM experiences, but the heart-centered ones are special.
increasing the signal to noise ratio with compassion
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digital
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
Same happened to me. Specifically, watching the 2012 RT documentary at 8:50 when the girl sings her version of "Home".
It was a nice emotional release in anticipation for this year.
It was a nice emotional release in anticipation for this year.
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DrewDubious
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
There ya go, now yer talkin.Schtev wrote:
Fuck you! Real men have wheaties in straight scotch for breakfast!
Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
Woo hoo, that's my vid. Glad you like it! I've shed tears watching it and other videos myself, in reply to the OP, including the Dr. Seuss video. Nothing makes me weepy like missing the playa does.FIGJAM wrote:I have that vid as a shortcut on my desktop and watch it at least once a week!
Actually there are three.
That one, and these....
[media]
Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
DrYes,
Wow, just Wow...awesome vid...thank you
MSJ
Wow, just Wow...awesome vid...thank you
MSJ
The older I get, the less patience I have for stupid.
I can't be muted
I can't be muted
Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
Yes Dr.
I trhought you mixed the music wonderfully!!!
Kind of like a "Where's Waldo" spotting the bunny eared black top hat!
I trhought you mixed the music wonderfully!!!
Kind of like a "Where's Waldo" spotting the bunny eared black top hat!
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"Don't buy ur Burn...........Build ur Burn!"
"If I can't find an answer, I'll create one!!!"
Fuck Im Good Just Ask Me
"If I can't find an answer, I'll create one!!!"
Fuck Im Good Just Ask Me
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Drawingablank
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
That is one of my favorite playa videos. The Krewella at the beginning is brilliant.DrYes wrote:Woo hoo, that's my vid. Glad you like it! I've shed tears watching it and other videos myself, in reply to the OP, including the Dr. Seuss video. Nothing makes me weepy like missing the playa does.FIGJAM wrote:I have that vid as a shortcut on my desktop and watch it at least once a week!
Actually there are three.
That one, and these....
[media]
Home is good too, and I was quite surprised when passing through my living room to hear it (wife was watching Amercan Idol).
Savannah: I don't know what it is, but no thread here escapes alive. You'll get 1 or 2 real answers at minimum, occasionally 10 or 12, and then we flog it until it's unrecognizable and you can't get your deposit back.
Yet Another Crappy Birgin Guide
Yet Another Crappy Birgin Guide
Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
Thanks everyone! That affirmation is really nice. I love the idea that I'm adding something to the experience of BM for some people.
Really energizes me to make a video for this year. I've only recently gotten into taking pictures/video, and the first video I made from BM was 2011, here, which is definitely not up to the 2012 video. Oh well. Enjoy I guess?
Really energizes me to make a video for this year. I've only recently gotten into taking pictures/video, and the first video I made from BM was 2011, here, which is definitely not up to the 2012 video. Oh well. Enjoy I guess?
[media]
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Drawingablank
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Re: The requisite Burning Man cry came early!
That video is great too, and has a better soundtrack.DrYes wrote:Thanks everyone! That affirmation is really nice. I love the idea that I'm adding something to the experience of BM for some people.
Really energizes me to make a video for this year. I've only recently gotten into taking pictures/video, and the first video I made from BM was 2011, here, which is definitely not up to the 2012 video. Oh well. Enjoy I guess?[media]
Savannah: I don't know what it is, but no thread here escapes alive. You'll get 1 or 2 real answers at minimum, occasionally 10 or 12, and then we flog it until it's unrecognizable and you can't get your deposit back.
Yet Another Crappy Birgin Guide
Yet Another Crappy Birgin Guide