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My gosh, Burning Man was everything it was promised to be…surreal, unpredictable, expansive, liberating, challenging, magical, immersive, dusty, and most of all…unforgettable. I am so grateful to get to experience this in my lifetime and for my friends who made it happen.

To answer the question everyone asks, “Would you go back?” My answer is “Yes, absolutely.”

The Wise One has a special message for you if you make it to the end… 🌱

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Black Rock City took me in this year and gave me back something I didn’t know I was missing.

I went in as a 🔥)’( virgin, not knowing what to expect, carrying that quiet feeling of being on the outside looking in that I’ve carried most of my life. I left as someone who finally knows what it feels like to belong.

The dust, the heat, the chaos, none of it mattered next to the people and company I kept. Strangers who became a part of a crew. A crew that became family in the span of a week. I was seen. I was held. I was celebrated for exactly who I am.

I didn’t expect the playa to heal something in me, but it did. Thank you to everyone who shared this burn with me. You reminded me that community isn’t something you find, it’s something you build together, one radical act of acceptance at a time.

#BurningMan #BlackRockCity #BRC #FirstBurn #Community

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BB + AB do London! 😜🇬🇧✈️

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8 burns in and it’s still new. This year was about creating safe space and always choosing to smile. So many people helped make this happen but special thanks to @burningman and every volunteer, everywhere, every day, showing up to build this place we call home.

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Burning Man showed me a glimpse of a possible future - where healthy nature is scarce and harsh weather is normal. Beyond the dusty breathes and sweaty palms I saw the most joyous thing of all - humanity, love, music and care for one another. Black Rock City welcomes the wildest dreams. Its comforting knowing there are so many wonderful people out there. Many old and new friends along with part of my LA family - with whom I was so lucky to experience my first Burn. There will always be joy. There will always be music. There will always be fun. And much much more for those whose hearts and minds are open to live what this life has to offer.

“Staring up into the heavens, in this hell that binds your hands. Will you sacrifice your comfort? Make your way in a foreign land? Wrestle with your darkness. Angels call your name. Can you hear what they are saying? Will you ever be the same?”

#burningman #firstburn #13virgins #robotheart

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Burning Man 2026. What a wild, beautiful adventure.

Some things you simply can’t explain, you just have to experience them.

The art, the music, the radical self-expression, the human connection, and the self-reliance… all set against the unpredictable beauty and brutality of the desert.

Through the dust, heat, cold, and chaos, people still smile, help each other, dance, laugh, and celebrate.

No egos. No status. Just authentic, wonderfully weird people in silly outfits, creating, connecting, and having a damn good time.

Burning Man is a reminder of what humanity can feel like when we let go, show up, and connect.
For now the dust settles, until we kick it back up ❤️🔥🏜️

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I’ve got dust in curious places #burningman2026

Second burn done and dusted. To be honest, this was a tough burn. Dust and rain disrupted a lot but I’d be crazy if I didn’t say I learned several life lessons and grew as an individual through the hardship. It was also wonderful to burn with my best friends this year, which was a fundamentally different experience.

Despite what the haters say, I am still amazed by the creativity and energy of this community. I love how you are ultimately measured by what you create, the gifts you give, and the presence you bring to your interactions. I’ve got a lot I want to bring back to the default world and am (as always) inspired deeply by what I saw and experienced.

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My first Burn 🔥 And somehow, the whiteouts, rain, freezing nights and absolute chaos made it even more unforgettable.

Nothing really prepares you for dancing on the Playa until sunrise with your friends, getting completely lost and finding something you never expected, or seeing a community built around giving, creating and showing up for each other.

What stayed with me most is that no matter who you are, what you do or where you come from you’re just another human in the dust.

Burning Man, you were weird, beautiful, exhausting and absolutely worth it. ❤️‍🔥

First Burn officially in the books. # CampNoCamp🏜️✨

#BurningMan #BurningMan2026 #FirstBurn #BlackRockCity

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Burning Man 2026 🔥🧍🏼‍♂️#ʙᴜʀɴᴇʀʙᴀʙᴇs

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Another year full of friends, laughter, and music.
And more love than ever ❤️

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October 2025

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July edit #miami #nyc

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