VIVA LA HENDY!
October/29/2007 Filed in: community
My written words rarely matches my spoken in enthusiasm and color, but in this case one word sums up my journey to Middle Earth: "magic". A place where reality meets a twisted fate of truth, space, and freedom. My soul and inner child had no idea how much magic I was missing in my life...
The feeling of being part of a tribe never struck such a chord before. I have been the dreadlock/longhair/dress-wearing freak, and -- here in the middle of America -- a shorthair/spacey/ski freak. At Burning Man, I found the tribe I had been looking for: between Wyoming Camp/Sacred Sound & Vision and the Boogie Universal folks, my sense of placement and direction came together.
I had no idea what to expect, except that I had to go and the time was right. Life is made up of so many twist and turns, all of which can last a long time, maybe even a lifetime. My road as of recent has been filled with turns, and Burning Man was the perfect way to see the new road clearly. Wow! What a road I have in front of me! I am not sure why, but I left the playa exhausted, spent, burnt, but more ready to tackle the world then ever. Strange…
Maybe it's because our paths crossed again, or maybe because the Chinese Junk grooved me back to my inner child, or maybe it was a quick mix of it all. Whatever the case all I can say is thank you…. thank you to it all…. the magic of it all: the morning music sets, the stoney bike rides, the best nap I have ever had in hammock, snow cones, women -- did I mention the mindbending ladies? -- and all the other organized chaos that I love so much.
Returning was tough due to the work load and the looming realities of the pain that lay ahead, but time has passed and my world is shifting into a new reality. It is a reality that has a new tribe of friends, experiences, and killer dance grooves. I can't wait till our paths cross again and we shake it into the morning light.
Jah love,
Hende-
AND YES I AM IN MEXICO....SURFS UP....!
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