The Temple 2006
8/31/6
Three years ago I returned to Burning Man for the fourth time.
I wasn't planning to go. But come Monday, when the gates of Burning Man were open, I heard the call so loudly. I HAD to return. It wasn't a want. It was a need. That day I looked for tickets. The next day I told my clients I was taking the week off. The day after we were on the road.
The year before had been amazing for me. I had made several big wishes, which were promptly granted.
Wish #1: To travel internationally and finally get a stamp in my passport. Four months later I rang in the New Year in Tokyo.
Wish #2: To find true, solid, strong love. Three and a half months later, my husband-to-be and I crossed paths again. This time, love ensued.
Wish #3: To finally forgive my father. 11 months later, I flew to see him. We hadn't spoken in more than 10 years.
My drive to the playa was purely to see this structure. I felt it was a pilgrimage I had to make to complete the cycle I had put in motion the year before.
When I saw it, I smiled. It was unlike any temple before it (at least that I've seen.) This one looked to be organic and growing out of the ground. This was a symbol of my rebirth.
Three years ago I returned to Burning Man for the fourth time.
I wasn't planning to go. But come Monday, when the gates of Burning Man were open, I heard the call so loudly. I HAD to return. It wasn't a want. It was a need. That day I looked for tickets. The next day I told my clients I was taking the week off. The day after we were on the road.
The year before had been amazing for me. I had made several big wishes, which were promptly granted.
Wish #1: To travel internationally and finally get a stamp in my passport. Four months later I rang in the New Year in Tokyo.
Wish #2: To find true, solid, strong love. Three and a half months later, my husband-to-be and I crossed paths again. This time, love ensued.
Wish #3: To finally forgive my father. 11 months later, I flew to see him. We hadn't spoken in more than 10 years.
My drive to the playa was purely to see this structure. I felt it was a pilgrimage I had to make to complete the cycle I had put in motion the year before.
When I saw it, I smiled. It was unlike any temple before it (at least that I've seen.) This one looked to be organic and growing out of the ground. This was a symbol of my rebirth.
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I wanted to let you know and get the word out there about the Carbon-Neutral Online Concert Fundraiser I'm playing on Oct. 24th.
I really hope you can take some time to check it out and let me know what you think. There's gonna be a lot of great musicians and visual artists donating their time for a very important cause. The goal of the event is to catalyze environmental action though the arts.
Here's where you can find more info: http://www.artfulchange.org/onlinebenefit.html
Official Artist
Jay Trainer Band wants to hear your green resolutions for 2010!
All this month come enjoy music on Youtube from the International Day of Climate Action Online Benefit Concert! Post a comment or video with your personal green resolution to Jay Trainer Band's video for Better to Breathe for your chance to win!
The winning raffle entry will be drawn on Feb. 1st. The prize package includes movie tickets, iTunes gift card, music lessons and much more donated by many generous sponsors.
Take action in 2010!
Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQKo5ku6LqU to enter!