Imagine 51,000 people trekking out to a desert wasteland to set up camp for a week and to participate in a temporary city life where there they assume different 'playa' names, live in tents or operate artsy theme camps. Almost any form of self-expression is encouraged. Burning Man is one of the largest arts festivals in the world. It is located in a dusty, dry lakebed a three-hour drive from Reno, Nevada, the last week of August every year (website: burningman.com it’s explicit, so surf carefully). People come from all over the world to become a ‘burner’, to experience ‘freedom’ for a week. Artists create massive colorful displays, costumes, theme camps, troll the desert city in art deco vehicles. The culmination is the last night when they burn the constructed 'man' and the other art.
Most burners seem hungry for beyond-the-ordinary experiences. They are longing for deep connection and spiritual fulfillment. For a week, a city is built, folks live in community, sharing food, relationship, art, and handmade gifts.
Each year, our team aims to bless the burners. We hand out water to drink, offer food or shade in our large tent, and serve from a 'menu' of other spiritual activities, such as dream interpretation, spiritual cleansing, spiritual encounters, healing through sound via drum or dance, encouraging words, father or mother blessing, etc. We love burners because of their friendliness, openness, and desire for deeper things in life. Our dream team plans to go out every year--we are hooked! We love allowing Spirit--God's light--to shine through us, drawing people to his heart. People can tangibly ‘feel’ the love atmosphere in our camp because of our unity and friendship. We go out and meet our 'neighbors', helping them set up camp, offering tools, supplies, welcoming them to come enjoy food or a spiritual experience that often change them dramatically. We've often heard, "This was the best experience I've ever had at Burning Man."
Burning Man is an extreme event. Burners pack everything in and out for their week stay. The temperatures can reach 120 during the day, and the dust storms become fierce elements to contend with. Grace is needed for a week of porta-potties. Even more, the spiritual darkness can frighten or bewilder if one is not prepared and alert.Burning Man runs late August through early September.
If you feel led, please pray for us this year!
If you would like to donate money to help provide our team with food, supplies, an art vehicle to traverse the desert, help with travel expenses, etc., donations are welcome. Donations to Destiny Dreamz are not tax-deductible but if you would like to give and receive tax credit, please contact Merry at merry@destinydreamz.com
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