The Gift
The Gift
Written by my wife NicePeace.
I am not sure when it was that I had first heard about Burning Man. I also didnt know anyone that had actually gone to the event. So I never knew what there was to love about it or hate about it. I knew it was an interesting experience that one of these days would be something I would plan.
Wow. Burning Man is one of the best things that I have ever done. Our excitement to go was pure and childlike. As the time approached I was anxious to go "home" although I wasnt sure if call it home was for me. Burners call the Playa "home" and well, I was open to the discovery that it possibly wasnt for me.
You see, I dont like crowds. There were over 50,000 people that were supposed to attend. What if all those idiots were hell raisers?
I dont like drunks. I heard it is a constant party.
People must like fire and things blowing up. That is usually a rowdy crowd. I am not into that scene at all. I am very chill.
So Monday, arrival day, I was giddy. Oh my. I couldn't wait to get out into the place. What was this Burning Man home thingy feeling that all the people talked about? What the fuck was the big deal? Holy my Jesus, this was not an easy trip to take. The principles of BM are to be totally self-reliant. Pack it in pack it out.
Fine. But an 18 hour drive there and no exchange of money and all these party people and dirt and stuff... what will we do there?
People. You can say all day long that you have absolutely no interest in BM. Camping, dust, heat, cold, wind, fire, crowds, driving.... blah blah blah it isnt your thing.
I will tell you this. It is your thing. If you opened your mind and your heart, if you let go of all judgment, it if let life unfold, if you lived in the very moment of now. You would love it. Not just for 7 days straight. Nah. You dont want to leave. You want to stay. Because it is home. There is no place like it. I got it and I get it.
You will never meet more amazing people, the people are there for you to have an experience. The people LIVE to give you a good time. This place is the way we all want to live. It is a gift. Our playa home neighbors talked more to us then the neighbors we lived by for over three years. We shared drinks and coffee and deep soul moments. We laughed and loved and hugged total strangers.
I feel my mind has always been open. But BM opened my heart. Wide open. I am a little more patient now and a lot more tolerant. I fucking loved every moment of the experience, the sounds, the lights, the sights, the love, the gift of home.
Until Burning Man is here again, I will practice what I forgot I knew. Home is what you make it. Home is a gift.
http://nicepeace2011burner.blogspot.com/
I am not sure when it was that I had first heard about Burning Man. I also didnt know anyone that had actually gone to the event. So I never knew what there was to love about it or hate about it. I knew it was an interesting experience that one of these days would be something I would plan.
Wow. Burning Man is one of the best things that I have ever done. Our excitement to go was pure and childlike. As the time approached I was anxious to go "home" although I wasnt sure if call it home was for me. Burners call the Playa "home" and well, I was open to the discovery that it possibly wasnt for me.
You see, I dont like crowds. There were over 50,000 people that were supposed to attend. What if all those idiots were hell raisers?
I dont like drunks. I heard it is a constant party.
People must like fire and things blowing up. That is usually a rowdy crowd. I am not into that scene at all. I am very chill.
So Monday, arrival day, I was giddy. Oh my. I couldn't wait to get out into the place. What was this Burning Man home thingy feeling that all the people talked about? What the fuck was the big deal? Holy my Jesus, this was not an easy trip to take. The principles of BM are to be totally self-reliant. Pack it in pack it out.
Fine. But an 18 hour drive there and no exchange of money and all these party people and dirt and stuff... what will we do there?
People. You can say all day long that you have absolutely no interest in BM. Camping, dust, heat, cold, wind, fire, crowds, driving.... blah blah blah it isnt your thing.
I will tell you this. It is your thing. If you opened your mind and your heart, if you let go of all judgment, it if let life unfold, if you lived in the very moment of now. You would love it. Not just for 7 days straight. Nah. You dont want to leave. You want to stay. Because it is home. There is no place like it. I got it and I get it.
You will never meet more amazing people, the people are there for you to have an experience. The people LIVE to give you a good time. This place is the way we all want to live. It is a gift. Our playa home neighbors talked more to us then the neighbors we lived by for over three years. We shared drinks and coffee and deep soul moments. We laughed and loved and hugged total strangers.
I feel my mind has always been open. But BM opened my heart. Wide open. I am a little more patient now and a lot more tolerant. I fucking loved every moment of the experience, the sounds, the lights, the sights, the love, the gift of home.
Until Burning Man is here again, I will practice what I forgot I knew. Home is what you make it. Home is a gift.
http://nicepeace2011burner.blogspot.com/
There is something special about Burning Man and I'm frightened by those who don't see it.
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Re: The Gift
Very well said, tell NicePeace I said thanks for sharing 

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Very nice and well written.
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Re: The Gift
Brought a tear...my experience was so similar. I long to be back Home, as I have learned you can't unring the bell.
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Re: The Gift
Very nicely put. This place is something you have to experience first hand. You seemed to have nailed it, however.
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Nice.
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Re: The Gift
Absolutely beautiful!
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Re: The Gift
Goddamn I'm fired up now!!!!!!!
Thank you that was great!
Thank you that was great!
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Re: The Gift
Yellfire! quoting NicePeace wrote:
Until Burning Man is here again, I will practice what I forgot I knew. Home is what you make it. Home is a gift.
I needed this today. Thank You!

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He kept it hid And so did she.
They searched for blue Their whole life through,
Then passed right by- And never knew.”
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“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.”
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Re: The Gift
mgb327 wrote:Brought a tear...my experience was so similar. I long to be back Home, as I have learned you can't unring the bell.
It brings a tear to my eye every time I read it. Home Is where I want to be and I cant imagine my life with out it. Or without her.
And thanks to all who read it and said positive things. She really appreciates it.
There is something special about Burning Man and I'm frightened by those who don't see it.
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Re: The Gift
Thank you Nice Peace, your beautiful words spoke for me as well.
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Re: The Gift
I've had similar worries, this just makes me long to be there even more! 

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Re: The Gift
I hope to always be a part of burning man.
Thank you for all your compliments. Once you go it is hard not to relate to the magic and lure of the people that make BM so special.
Thank you for all your compliments. Once you go it is hard not to relate to the magic and lure of the people that make BM so special.
NicePeace
Re: The Gift
Its all about the art! Nicepeace.
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Re: The Gift
i can see why you call her Nice Piece.
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Re: The Gift
Old school sexist...
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Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
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Re: The Gift
i like to think of myself as a post modern archie bunker with really good hair.
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*looks for armchair*
The Lady with a Lamprey
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.
Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri
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