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This is the time of year when we get sucked into transactional obligations disguised as holiday spirit.  Stay strong and hold on to your gifting nature!

People sometimes assume that “Burning Man” is *just* what is going on in Black Rock City, Nevada. But “Burning Man'” is a movement that includes Regional events all over the world. This weekend I went to “YOUtopia” in Southern California and experienced many of the things people complain are now missing in Black Rock City.

If anyone is upset at people taking scantily clad pics or wearing captain’s hats at Burning Man… I should be the first person to yell at. That plus other confessions. AND some suggestions on how we can grow together as a community. Thank you. I’m Sorry. I love you. Let’s do better.

HOORAY FOR WEIRDOS!! Greta Thunberg is a hero…for many reasons. She is shining a light on needed world change AND the importance of being different.

Find interesting challenges, work on them with friends, in service of things that matter. Being yourself makes ripples that help heal the world. http://PinkPath.net http://PostBurn.HugNation.com

I was so inspired by Brene Brown’s new Netflix special, “The Call To Courage.”  Here are some insights from it, and my experience at Gay Pride in a crop top.

How has the Decommodification Principle evolved? (“devolved!?”) (longer episode – 43 minutes) How can artists get paid? How can Burning Man influence the world while holding on to this Principle!?   http://list.hugnation.com

A week ago I left the country and missed a major Pink Heart event. Why!?? How DARE I!?!?

With baby Asher in the world, Fathers Day felt different this year. Am I allowed to celebrate?

My TOP LIFE HACKS FOR “CHOOSING vs. REACTING” If we don’t have tools in place, it can WAY too easy to slip into a pattern of reacting to others’ requests (vs. actively choosing who we want to be and what we want to do.) (p.s. 1 spot left for http://www.PinkPath.net starting next week!)