To all of my whimsical creatures, pleasant Frick Frack gamblers, mystical misfits, dearest pals, and to my household of Lucid Dreamers – thanks one million occasions over. Really.
Thanks for making Lucidity 2022: Regeneration Earth one more enchanting expertise to cherish for days to return.
There are just a few locations which have felt like house in my life. Because of all of you, Lucidity is considered one of them.
Other than the handle my mail is shipped to, for me, house means consolation. It means security and belief in my environment. House permits me the area to hunt refuge inside others and inside myself. To dream wildly and specific freely.
A few of you could be acquainted with this idea of house. It’d even sound acquainted due to ‘that factor within the desert,’ ya know?
If you’ve made the voyage to Black Rock City for Burning Man, you were likely greeted with that familiar, “Welcome Home!” by a glittery spirited desert weirdo. This greeting has develop into synonymous there as a result of the Burn is house for thus many.
The Nook is my house <3
Now, if Burning Man is house then Lucidity is the household reunion I sit up for yr after yr.
Reside Oak Campground is essentially the most loving hug of a spot the place all of my favourite individuals come collectively. And sure, it looks like house. However above all, it looks like household. YOU all really feel like household.
Wait…I received that unsuitable…we ARE household. A household of strangers, neighbors, family members, pals, free acquaintances and every thing in between and past.
This yr at Lucidity my household grew immeasurably. My coronary heart, oh my coronary heart! It has been pouring with love from all that was selflessly given to me over the course of the weekend. I’ve even developed a peculiar set of gills. For I’ve been drowning on this love but respiration with ease. Thanks, thanks, thanks.
Now, as tempting as it’s to shut this sappy love story out with an Academy Award model checklist of private thanks’s, I’ll go away you with this as an alternative:
When requested, “How was Lucidity?!”
I discover myself responding in a moderately uncharacteristic style. I inform individuals, “I don’t usually use this word un-ironically, but it was fricken magical…it was simply pure magic!”
This yr Lucidity blossomed extra magical connections than ever earlier than. I left extra fulfilled than I might have ever imagined. The emotional, non secular, and tangible (shoutout Conscious Feeding OMG yum!) sustenance I departed with actually floored me.
Often, come Sunday there’s this dreadful feeling looming over: the competition is coming to an finish. And one way or the other, standing apart my dad (sure my precise father) at The California Honeydrops set Sunday night, I used to be at peace.
I didn’t WANT to go away however I used to be prepared. I understood with new eyes that the tip of the competition is nothing to pout over. Should have been a few of that magic at work.
Anywho, bear in mind the bit about my dad? Let that be my method of telling you I don’t take this household metaphor calmly. I imply it once I say y’all have develop into household. I imply it once I inform you that I can’t wait to see you all once more.
To my Lucid Household,
I seal this letter with watery eyes and some tears of pleasure. I miss you. I like you. I can’t wait to be with you once more. I hope you know the way particular you’re and thanks endlessly for bringing all that’s you to Lucidity. Thank…YOU! <3
