I was chatting with my good friend, Andrew, and we were considering the notion of being part of a community. As if on cue, our alma mater published an article reporting on a study that showed the transformative effects of attending Burning Man, a large-scale community that gathers for a week-long event held annually in the desert. The author of the Yale News article wrote:
“People who reported transformative experiences also reported feeling more socially connected with all human beings, and with every passing day they spent at these events, participants expanded their circle of generosity beyond family and friends towards including distant strangers.”
Of course, it should be remembered that generosity is a specific value at Burning Man (gifting is part of the ten principles*).
Are you part of a community that is uplifting? Being part of a small echo-chamber was not what Andrew and I were talking about, but some small groups would definitely fit the bill. The criteria for that? Having an uplifting intention that concerns the benefit of a wider audience. One of my own enduring communities is Redken, where we strove to live a better life. And I’m deeply grateful for being part of it.
Your thoughts?
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Being part of a club, community, tribe, party, any type of group... where there is sharing of passion i very up lifting. For instance, let's take for example: padel tennis, or being a dead head is a constant source of joy and energy.
Have long contemplated attending one of these - art, community, dancing, music, & freedom- what's not to love, but haven't yet. Except, a dear friend of my husband had a "burn" for his 80th birthday party. I was impressed by the diversity (age, creed, economic status, race, sexual orientation, etc), and generosity of everyone who came. I actually gave away and also burned a couple of my paintings (long story involving a move to a much smaller space). I enjoyed learning some about this community and our friend's longstanding connection to it.
Much better than throwing it away. My paintings are expressive - almost like journal entries of my unconscious. Burning them felt cathartic and an appropriate way to release that energy.
Yes! The tantric community is uplifting🙏🏼☀️
In a nutshell, Tantra offers a path to your true self, your natural wholeness, and innate bliss
Communion with your full self!
Being part of a club, community, tribe, party, any type of group... where there is sharing of passion i very up lifting. For instance, let's take for example: padel tennis, or being a dead head is a constant source of joy and energy.
True that! Identifying your 'tribe' and knowing WHY they're important to you (not just acquiescing or joining along), makes the bond so much deeper.
Have long contemplated attending one of these - art, community, dancing, music, & freedom- what's not to love, but haven't yet. Except, a dear friend of my husband had a "burn" for his 80th birthday party. I was impressed by the diversity (age, creed, economic status, race, sexual orientation, etc), and generosity of everyone who came. I actually gave away and also burned a couple of my paintings (long story involving a move to a much smaller space). I enjoyed learning some about this community and our friend's longstanding connection to it.
Burning your art: wow! How did that feel??
Much better than throwing it away. My paintings are expressive - almost like journal entries of my unconscious. Burning them felt cathartic and an appropriate way to release that energy.
Janet, your comment makes me think: Dust to dust, ashes to ashes. Glad it was cathartic!