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Washing feet in 2014 at Burning Man
Washing feet in 2014 at Burning Man
We are a family-friendly service camp at Burning Man devoted to\u00a0sharing love for our fellow human beings\u00a0by washing their feet and providing a quiet sanctuary for rest, relaxation and conversation.
\nWe have no agenda other than to practice\u00a0love. \u00a0We are open to all who wish to participate in this giving activity.
\n\nVideo from 2013 Burning Man, showing the simple method we used to wash over 200 people\u2019s feet
\nRead thoroughly and understand\u00a0the Burning Man Survival Guide, First Timers Guide\u00a0and the 10 Principles — we strive to follow these principles and guidelines in our camp activities.
\nSubscribe to the official “Jackrabbit Speaks” Burning Man email newsletter. \u00a0Every issue is jam-packed with excellent up-to-the-minute information that you will benefit from. \u00a0Subscribe here.
\nPurchase your ticket. \u00a0Burning Man has a detailed explanation of what you’ll need to do at\u00a0http://tickets.burningman.org. \u00a0You will need to follow their\u00a0instructions exactly. \u00a0Plan for tickets\u00a0to sell out in the first minute they’re available, so be at your computer before then.\u00a0 As a member of our camp, you may be invited to participate in the Directed Group Sale, meaning you will have an early opportunity to purchase a ticket.
\nPlan your own transportation to get to Burning Man. \u00a0You can carpool with other participants, take the Burner Express bus or\u00a0drive your own vehicle (vehicle pass required in addition to your own ticket).
\nPlan to bring your own food and shelter to\u00a0Burning Man.\u00a0 (Update: This may change depending on the year, some years we do a group meal plan). In previous years we’ve coordinated a group shelter and food for the entire group. \u00a0This year we are going with individual preparation and/or small self-organized pods within our larger group. \u00a0Burning Man is a harsh environment and requires a good amount of preparation (see the Survival Guide).
\nPlan to be available for\u00a0semi-regular conference calls. \u00a0These will likely occur more often as the event gets closer and logistics need to be figured out.
\nBe responsive on the email list once you’ve committed to the group.
\nPlan to spend a minimum of 3-4 hours each\u00a0day in camp washing feet, refilling bottles and supplies, and talking with people when it is your assigned shift to do so. \u00a0This is the main activity this Camp does and is its primary reason for being. \u00a0There are literally thousands of other things you could be doing at Burning Man at any given moment, so it is important that you are committed to participating fully in giving this particular gift to the community. \u00a0We wash feet between approximately 9 AM and 6 PM (from after breakfast until it’s time to eat dinner). \u00a0You should see yourself as an integral part of this process, and plan to participate accordingly.\u00a0 We have a sign-up sheet with shifts for participants.\u00a0 Missing shifts without arranging for someone else to fill in is grounds for not being invited back to camp with us next year.
\nPlan to help\u00a0strike camp and clean-up /\u00a0MOOP\u00a0the camp area thoroughly before we leave.
\nPractice the Golden Rule as much as possible —\u00a0treat one another the way you would like to be treated. \u00a0Give the respect and love you wish to get.
\nBring your best ideas, enthusiasm and good intentions to Burning Man.
\n\n
And finally…
\nNo drama llamas. \u00a0Keep it fun folks!
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