i want to experience something totally different from my current reality something like burning man (but without the thousands of dollars needed) and something that does not require the use of drugs or alcohol. AND NO CULTS! aha any suggestions?
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thanks lunaverse for the book referral. it sounds interesting and i will drop by the bookstore this week and thedope, i really want to change my mind.. but im finding it so difficult at this time. you see ive recently went through a tough breakup and ive been stuck in this self depreciating mode-- im hoping to get some suggestions about how i can get out of this rut. ive been trying to do things like sign up for classes that make me feel happy to be in school (final year of university-- yippee) and im learning spanish as a passtime. painting, writing, music. taking small trips and meeting new people.. maybe i want to find somewhere to go and work as a volunteer-- any suggestions would help thanks
There are raves and 'burner' parties here where you can get a smaller/more intimate version of Burning Man and no one says you have to take drugs. I guess drum circles and full moon gathering and stuff like that may work too.
sorry if i can across as anti-drug. im really not and i know very well that it can have its uses. im just no longer using them. where might i find this kind of activity?
For Raves http://www.ravelinks.com/forums/ you can check out there for starters. I'm not sure if the burner parties extend to Canada but I imagine you have something like that up there. Full Moon Parties and Drum circles usually take place on Full Moons, particular days of the month and like on the solstices. I'm sure you could find info on the net if you looked but I don't really have much information in regards to these events in Canada.
Travelling might help. If you have the time and money some new scenery might be nice. Though Montreal is very beautiful. From there it isn't a terribly long drive to New Brunswick. Just a thought. Or maybe getting really into your studies might help.
It really sounds as though your plate is full mistress. The richness of our own being is subtle compared to the cacophony of environmental stimulation. Relax, breath deep, enjoy.
you could try something physical like a triathlon, running a race, rock climbing, wind surfing, kick boxing........
these are all excellent suggestions. as i am super busy, i think that adding more activities may become stressful and costly.. both of which im maxed out of at the moment. i think i will look for something like the drum circles where hopefully the cost is minor and the people are different from my typical circle. as for travelling i did make use of the long weekend and headed to toronto. after i am finished school i plan to live abroad. however, at this time its not easy for me to leave montreal. also, i do plan on directing much of my energy into my studies. gotta make the last year count! i suppose that this will at least distract me long enough to gain some distance from my troubles thank you for all your suggestions! much love to you all
As a student starved for enough time this might not be what you want...however, somewhere within 5 miles of where you are a kid or an old person desparately needs someone just to give a bit of their time and soul. You could be the ray of sunshine in someones clouded life. Volunteering while in my undergraduate work entirely changerd the course and value of my life.
Actually, I went to a drumming circle once a few months ago and it was pretty revelatory. I'm in sort of the same boat as you, I think, and I found this, five things that make people happy universally. I try to incorporate them into my day: 1. CONNECT with others 2. BE ACTIVE. Go for walks, hikes, etc. Maybe join a hiking group and kill two birds, so to speak. 3. TAKE NOTICE of what's going on around you. 4. KEEP LEARNING (although it sounds like you have that one down. 5. GIVE. Maybe that volunteering thing's a good idea. I thought I'd look into volunteering, but I'm going to be travelling with my girlfriend in 5 months (to Canada, actually, hah), so I don't really feel settled enough for that at this point. Hope this helps. Peace.
