"Burning Grandpa's Ashes" Burning Man '07 (plus HugNation)

[fibreoptik]

Nice vid! Peace out to Gramps! :D

[gronker2]

Great narrative! I don't remember HugNation. Perhaps I will see you out there during the next time that I get to go. The Temple does have a powerful effect. I warn "virgins" that the effect may have on them.

[mvoelker07]

You are love and a breath of fresh air!!!!! I will find you this year on the playa and give you a SUPER HUG!!! That is a promise.

[RufusMcCloud]

In my opinion, go hug some politicians and homeless people in America. thats who needs the most hugs in my opinion. these are the beautiful people you are hugging.

[halcyonstyn]

@RufusMcCloud - Great idea. For some videos of the Homeless outreach I help with, search halcyonstyn & Homeless

[benfirst]

Burning Man is a joke. It's just a bunch of horny nerds and hippies running around naked and raving.

[halcyonstyn]

@benfirst - Sounds like an event that you should steer clear of. Enjoy whatever it is that brings you joy.

[Alyssadawnt]

Such a beautiful soul you have, dear. Keep being real ... those moments of raw emotion are where you truly find yourself. But I'm sure you already knew this.

Much love <3

[halcyonstyn]

@Alyssadawnt ((HUG))  <3

[Dalai0Lama00rocks]

Your videos are amazing! There was a lot of raw emotion in this one. My dad died when I was thirteen. The pain fades but, memories of his love for me never do. I hope I see you at my first Burning Man this year!

[halcyonstyn]

@Dalai0Lama00rocks Thank you so much. <3 <3 <3 I look forward to a dusty hug. )'(

[MajorInya]

wow. im touched. i hope i come across u next year. i have a hug with ur name on it. <3

[halcyonstyn]

@MajorInya - I look forward to it! (((hug)))

[creamsodaistasty]

@halcyonstyn Who the heck sings the song at the end? can't find it anywhere.

[freeed]

Ahhh geez

[elaveen]

@deceiver123m sure thing freak... Since when do you need to praise god with a bunch of other people? Who says you can't have a relationship with god unless you chant a bunch of nonsense words on command? And the seven deadly sins have been talked about way before that movie

[deceiver123m]

DOUBLE RAINBOWWWW

[TranceGasmic]

Wow, This Is Inspiring

i was supposed to go to Burning Man This Year...

but.. unfortunately i didn't

but i am hoping to go next year <3 <3 <3 <3

[eiszapfenkobold]

i get teared up

I love your videos and what you share

greetings from north germany

C

[halcyonstyn]

@eiszapfenkobold - Thank you so much! ((HUG))

[AshesMama]

wow. you just made me bawl. wish i could have known your beautiful grandpa. i'm going to my first burn next year,,,,,hope to see and hug you*

[halcyonstyn]

@AshesMama Hope to hug you, too! ((HUG))

[PITERODACTILO]

SIMPLY AWESOME JOHN...•*¨*•.¸¸❤

[halcyonstyn]

@PITERODACTILO  - thank you. It was an awesome experience.

[braydog123]

I want to go even just to experience one moment as you described at the Temple. Most people will never know that feeling.

[deceiver123m]

@braydog123 get your dumb ass to church then. sinner.

[elaveen]

@deceiver123m get a life. that holier than thou attitude is gonna send you to hell lol

[deceiver123m]

@elaveen im holier than most why wouldnt i boast. DURRRRR

[elaveen]

@deceiver123m lol because pride is one of the 7 deadly sins retard

deceiver?? doesn't sound like a holy quality lol

so no you're not.... besides, what is he doing that is sooo wrong? and don't say being gay because the only law that breaks is natural selection... nobody REALLY knows if what gender you prefer determines if you're going to hell or not

[deceiver123m]

@elaveen this aint the movie Seven, its real life you clown. Now get yourself into a church, DIVE into one, any church.. the nearest one, GO ON... hurry, before its too late.

[AGreenWallSnipes]

This is fucking weird... I don't get this.

[iGGY895]

this was just so amazing i wanna meet you one day at burning man =]

[halcyonstyn]

@iGGY895 I'll be at Pink heart camp, 8:45 & Esplanade! ((hug))

[jitpunkia]

amazing video

[halcyonstyn]

@jitpunkia  Thank you!

[beabibi1]

bellissimo!!!!!

[xlemonbrainx]

what is the name of the song at the end?

[simpleman2423]

Thanks for sharing, man.

[chance823232]

i really want to go . this is my type of experience!

[dgocox]

I have never been to burning man.... but this is beautiful man!!!!

[artsoul68]

Wow your video moved me to tears, Beautiful :O)

Hugs XXX

[jimisru]

What's wrong with being slapped by a jangle dangle?

Heterosexism is alive and well at Burning Man.

Pink here seems to have issues.

[MRTINKLES1000]

Avoided being slapped by their dangle dangles. LOL.

[Vilaven]

*big lump in my throat* This is beautiful.

[Ryland117]

simply beautiful

[GCar35]

Thanks for a wonderful 10 minutes! Great job on this.. thanks for posting. xo

[Gemmalouiselea]

I have not cried so hard in a long time god rest his soul xxxxx lots of love and hugs Gemma :)

[bamckuk]

Wow I had heard about Burning Man on tv here in the UK but hadnt seen anything like this before. I just watched one of the videos where you are having lunch with your Grandpa. I wish more people were like him, so kind and accepting of people, not at all judgemental, he struck me as someone who didn't have an angry bone in his body. He looked so cute with the wings LOL {{{{ Hugs}}}} Beverley

[adamfilmmaker]

This is so idiotically pretentious and precious. Too much sincerity, man. Have some comedy man.

[halcyonstyn]

Sorry you didn't enjoy. Burning Man, death, art & love are pretty serious topics for me.

[difficultsumo]

Cant you give hugs... give love without being gay? Yes you can. We have done it for many many generations. You sound lost and very lonely to me. God forgive you.

[cityzenkane108]

very cool dude xxxx

[frogprince81]

good vid man

[halcyonstyn]

do a search on Burning Man. plus, pink fur is kinda my thang. :)

[vitaminfish30]

cool that u did that for ur gramps but like traffikkone said why are there so many dudes half naked and guys in pink fur.....

[traffikkone]

hey its cool how u gave a tribute to ur grandfather but wats up with all da half naked dudes wearing pink nd furry crap

[halcyonstyn]

do a search on Burning Man.

[staphinfection]

Is Halcyon the shit they give you along with opiates so you don't vomit?? (for the ppl with no tolerance of course.....)

[udumaz]

At a time like that it is so hard to find the right thing to say. Your tribute was beautiful. Grandpa would be proud.

[dubbc1982]

I'm sure your grandpa is turning over in his grave wondering how you could be such a fucking homo faggot.

[jimmybob116]

dick

[parize09]

This was areally great video and idea, a great way to comemorate your grandfather I find.

[Janus109]

Thanks for sharing your story your story with us...

[CurlyisKing]

I really liked the video up until that part where you sounded like you were breaking down to cry to be honest. Even if it was real you shouldn't have included it because it seemed forced, like you were doing it for effect. Not trying to be mean, just honestly how it seemed to me. R.I.P. Grandpa

[halcyonstyn]

fair enough.  Thanks for watching!

[RChuckNC]

Not only can I not say enough about how much love your grandfather sent out in waves...I could feel them just watching...It's plain to see where you get your nice, gentle..and yes, sweet disposition......

[halcyonstyn]

thank you so much!! It is such an honor to be part of his legacy.

[hoboinmyard]

What an amazing story!

It made me happy & sad at the same time.

Actully 3 days after you posted this video my grandpa died.

1 day before his birthday.

Even though he is not technicly here right now.

He is.

I hope your doing good.

[halcyonstyn]

lovelovelove to you

[hoboinmyard]

you too!

[SugarBee4703]

Iam speachless ,and so moved by this video! What an awesome most perfect day for you all.Including your Grandpa...How lucky you are to have had such a loving spirited man in your life,may your heart always shine on to others. xox (HUGS) Jessica From Canada, Ontario

[Focoist911]

wow hal. Really cool video man. I'm just saying, the states are revolting. It is time now.

[Focoist911]

I just emailed me mate who loves tour riding. MTB riding. Over mountains and that. Off road as much as possible. I said to him, "Burning man next year. 5000 km. You in?"

[Focoist911]

I also mentioned to him, "Dood, I am on the Terrorist list. I can't fly in. It will have to be a black op, like in the SAS days. You still in?"

[blindmellon26]

Man your grandpa lived a long life! AWESOME>...

[HoopCharmer]

Thank you so much for sharing your stories... you help to unite so many! :-) Much Love and HUGS~

[halcyonstyn]

Thank you so much!! LOVE YOU!

[xxlachinaxx]

wow.... what a beautifull story.. i've never being in BM but hope someday i can go... I'm from Venezuela and i sent from here my best wishes for u and big HUG!!! :) ... and i'll be waiting for your "EVOLUTION" video this year... LOVE MORE AND FEAR LESS ... love that words :P kisses -YLL-

[Bowtie41]

I'm sorry for your loss,but then again,he will always be with you there now.I've never been able to go to BM,but I hope to before I pass.Thanks for your story!

[halcyonstyn]

I definitely feel him in me.  And continue our project, HugNation!

[hiddendragonart]

Hi Halcyon,

Just wanted you to know I went to Rate this as a 5 star and it accidently went lower-erg! This video is wonderful, loving, and profound. All the stars are not enough! Thank you for sharing and baring your soul. It does GLOW!!!!!!!!!!

[halcyonstyn]

Thank you so much!! ((HUG))!

[hiddendragonart]

YaY! HUGS to you. I hope to be there for the 2009 Playa Hug. I am so excited about Hug Nation that I want to share it with everyone I know. Thank you so very much. Have Fun... and HUGS!

[hiddendragonart]

Beautiful!

[playalover23]

you know what now that i read that comment back it does sound a little creepy

[playalover23]

you know 08 was my first time going to the playa it changed my perception on many different things and experiences thative had and are looking forward to i wish i could have been there in 07 to experience the rainbow and have another memory your grandpa must have been a great person for you to feel all that love and emotion this video truly touched me and im defiantly subscribing to your videos next time in 09 im looking for hug nation so i can meet you in person i hope that docent sound creepy

[halcyonstyn]

ha ha! not creepy at all!! I hope you'll join me for the 2009 Playa Hug!

[DJDrDerek]

Lovely, I haven't been to the Burning Man yet, but I would really love to!

[ewtasha510]

it gives me a lot of hope seeing people still full of love for other people instead of focusing on the wrong doing that tears the world apart. I'm however incredible sad that I've gone so long without knowing about it,and missed out on such a joyous occasion.

hopefully i can come see you and other members of hugnation soon[:

[halcyonstyn]

we meet every tuesday at 1pm PST in the hugnation chat room! ((HUG))!

[CARN73]

That was beautiful, thank you for making it - see you on the Playa. Gonzo

[halcyonstyn]

Thank you! See you at home!

[Sconan42156]

I'll bet kimmarie and badbyrz vote for mcsame too.....lol

[kickasscarlito]

thx, that was beautifull...

made me cry of hope

[sharkitty]

wow, what a beautiful video. I was truly touched.

[funguy661]

Only in America.

[CharTres1717]

Yes, the rainbow has great significance. Grandpa was a beautiful and wise man here on Earth and now his spirit ride on the winds and waters. He is free.

[BADBRYZ]

I agree with kimmarie801, FREAKS! By the way, what a waste of desert. Looks like a great place to take my gun collection and shoot up and old car, blow up propane tanks, or just obliterate prairie dogs.

[Bulldog22031]

so you know... it started off ona baech for one, and two once they moved it to the playa the first few years there were people driving around at 120mph while shooting fully atuomatic rifles. so yes, its a perfect place for that.

[MyceliaProductions42]

exactly. apparently, there were many who enjoyed driving 120mph while shooting shotguns and fucking all at the same time. oh yeah...AMERICA! FUCK YEAH! But to be absolutely wonderfully fair: America is also the home of utmost beauty in artistic freedom. Wonderful...Goddmanit this planet is the fuckin' best!

[kimmarie801]

freaks

[UnconcernedCitizen]

Where am I?

[notenut]

omg your van matches one a friend of mine had here in san jose...some twit smashed in to her and killed the car. I will send you a photo...pre smash up

[notenut]

awsome...beautiful pic of GP. wonderfull narration...oyu are the bomb

[chaoticbeats78]

Amazing video, the temple is very sacred and special, glad he'll be there with us every year from now on.. just like my bro..

[vhrocksmysoul]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Rock On,Grandpa!!

[DesertDee]

God bless you and what you do.

[mayaz00]

Beautifuly put - the magic of love does connect us with the divine.

I recieved a hug and DVD from you at antartica this year - you are just amazing and so was/is Grandpa.

I put my dear guradian angel dog in the temple this year and it has been a place I have put many beauitful souls there.

Sending you much love and hope to see you again.

Love,

Maya

[Bobofet241]

Isn't that a lot like re fried beans? Always better the second time around.lol Just teasing. Actually,it's a fitting tribute for him.Did he know or request this?I miss my Grand Dad,but it was my Grandmother that was the free spirit.

[symphonicpoi]

nice i love it

[tobeajellybean]

cool man

[tobeajellybean]

i donnt get the point of burning man

[xXxPoOkAxXx]

Burning man is a place to create art, create acceptance, and to realize right things in the world. Burning man is a way to bring people together and make friends from all around not only the contry.. but the world. Not only is it one of the greatest places to find yourself and to figure youself out, but also a way to see how things should and shouldnt be. it's a learning experience and something you'll never forget if you go there.

[halcyonstyn]

Well said!

[SAYCHEEEEEEEESE]

Your Grandpa is proud. way to go.

[rocketsharc]

I love Grandpa Caleb

[halcyonstyn]

((HUG))

[pukaman2000]

Pretty damn beautiful dude....

[halcyonstyn]

thank you. it was an honor.

[Bulldog22031]

PLEASE someone tell me the name of the song at the end... ive been trying to find it for a LONG time now and the lyrics really moved me

[encourager89502]

Thanks for sharing this tender and beautiful story with us. Hope to see you out on the playa again this year. Your friends at Hedo Sens Massage would like to gift you our speciality. Hugs to you from us.

Aloha and SoundMan

[cindy012365]

Wow..this is just beautiful.. i cried. Hugs are great.. everybody needs a hug sometime... thanks for sharing!

[vvaletta]

very moving story, thank you for sharing it :)

[shatros]

ya ok, my grandfather passed away about 6 years ago. he was 93. never got a hug from him, not in 42 years. grandma stopped hugging me shortly before I hit puberty. Last year, a few weeks before she passed away, my mother explained why she stopped hugging me when I was 10. I don't wish to relive that conversation right now. I am sure it must be nice to get hugged, but I wouldnt know. everytime I see people do it in public, I get a stabbing pain. Keep your hugs to yourself

[leptirgirl]

I think you really need a hug. In today's society people forget the magic and healing powers that human touch can have. I haven't been to the burning man yet but I can see exactly why it appeals to so many, perhaps you should go and experience what it is like to be fully accepted and be your true self without perhaps all the boundaries that currently define you, that is of course, if you want to change.

[shatros]

yeah that's exactly what I need, to go watch a bunch of touchy feely people enjoying their PDAs. yep thats gonna do the trick.

As for true self, I am my true self 24/7. I don't need to travel thousands of miles expending thousands of dollars just to be what I already am.

[nubxpro]

Waht about me, i never knew my grandparents they both died b4 i was born, a hug is a hug u can live without it, be strong...

[tabrnack]

SORRY!

[jewelza86]

i happened to be looking up the burning man experience because a few years ago one of my teachers told me i should definitely experience it. he said he thought id love it. at the time i did a little research on it and was interested and all of a sudden,today i thought about it again, how i really want to experience it someday. so i looked it up here and found your video. i was in tears watching that. that was absolutely amazing. thank you.

[seanyboystocky]

And i wept, and wept.... and wept.... tears of laughter at this ridiculous american tripe. 0 stars.

[Theprettything]

wow that was just beautiful. your grandfather must be so proud of you..

bless you

[nbraziel]

I also cried.  That was beautiful.

And if anyone knows what song is at the end, I'm yearning to know.

[Dannyjonny]

Get real.

[pinkdustine]

Hi,

I am going to look for you next year at Hug Nation just to thank you for sharing your beauty with me! Your grandfather was felt by me too!

[monkeyeyes00]

And i wept, and wept.... and wept.... What a powerful video 5 stars

[Mattymunch67]

Its so wierd... I dont know who you are and i have never watched ay of you videos, but i came across this one while looking up Burning Man.

I started crying when i found out what happened. You are such an inspriation to me ALREADY!

IM going through some very tough times at the moment and wtching this shows me that you can carry on.

Blessed Be Matty

[21stCanadian]

Thank-you for your creativity!

Fantastic Docu-Drama about your exeperience at Burning Man :)

Amazing footage about your Grandfather,

brought me into a similar reflection...

(((*))) Hug Nation sounds fun

Sam and I would like to be members with a great big hurray from Korea....

Now its time for us to ride our bikes

with our puppy in the basket!

Cheers :)

[halcyonstyn]

FANTASTIC!  I look forward to seeing you both online! ((HUG))

[timewithtascha]

That was so sweet! I cried.

[Chocl8chippi]

That was so beautiful)'(

[dvdragon]

This was extremely sweet. Thank you for sharing your feelings.

[bojijoe]

i think you grampa knew who he was,he appeared to be man of god,thats why you loved him. but you appaer to worshiping something other than god turn back before you destroy yourself. i htink you grampa would be ashamed

[spncr91]

If you ever, EVER want some good advice,apparantley dont take it from peeps like lunchable. dress how u want and make a statement!

[robbcentola42]

Beautiful.

[Lunchable]

If you ever, EVER want people to take you the lest bit seriously when you preach the beauty of life, you need to dress appropriately and tone it down a lot.

Learn how to communicate your ideas in a way that closedminded people can understand, or you're going nowhere.

[party489]

Closed minded people will never understand the beauty of life if they chose to remain that way. what again is the proper dress at burning man? then again this is coming from a guy named lunchable. Wow go for a few days with a open mind and see the world in a new light.

[Lunchable]

Why are you wearing that anywhere but a rave?

There are reasons dressing like that is socially unacceptable, mainly due to the fact that there are so many people who would never understand that different states of mind aren't "crazy".

Continued in my next comment...

[aproditeinatree]

oh dear it's a shame u r the way u r lunchable

[lorenzo526]

I get it, and it is still just as dumb. you guys are reinventing what has already been. Know your history, which takes true effort, then you would not have to start from scratch. But summing it all up, you are still idiots.

[lonestoner916]

Halcyon you have honored your grandfather's spirit. *Big Hugs and Much Love* Tell the Reverend I said thanks for the double rainbow, the memory of it's beauty will forever give me the strength to overcome any obstacle.

[tallneil]

Wow. Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have seen you so many times at burningman and not known who you were. I suspect you might be one of the most photographed men there. Keep up your personal journey and thanks for sharing the video.

Cheers

TN

[rdangelo]

sorry to hear about your grandpa, but this seems like a bunch of drugged out freaks to me.

[kanyga]

+1! these so-called neo-hippies actually are a rotten dunghill of drugged bourgeois. fuck'em all with their "independent" modern art - nothing will outgrow from it except money and dirt.

big children with underdeveloped humaneness having no goal.

[lonestoner916]

You poor fool, you have no idea how magical the world can be. Conformist Swine!

[lonestoner916]

Those drugged out freaks are mankind's only hope for a future free from tyranny and oppression. Everything you've ever believed in is a lie.

[simonzowie]

Beautiful...

[Enifrog]

i don't get it

[lonestoner916]

And you probably never will, you poor close-minded fool...

[FSMPirate61914]

Then explain it, rather than just insulting him....At least he is is reaching out, rather than condemming out of hand, no?

[wahkeena]

Truly Beautiful.

I am truly touched by your emotion and love. This video is the most beautiful creation of yours that I've witnessed in all your time on the 'net.

Yes life can truly be filled with endless synchronicities and magical energies that are connected to the divine, to our emotions and to our ability to love. This is the ultimate power.

[frankmace]

This has got to be one amazing coincidence!!! I TOO BURNED MY GRANDPA'S ASHES IN THE TEMPLE!!!!! I SHIT YOU NOT!!! (I have photographic evidence if you doubt me) ...the story goes on ...I'm only allowed so many characters here..

[osheen18]

what song is this at the end?

[niksuspect]

thank you for the tears and the double rainbow Rev. Grandpa Shikles. Thank you Halcyon for your heart. I will not miss hug nation next year.

[scottgellermd]

One of the best Burn videos............effort appreciated........see you on the Playa next year..

Scott G

Aspen, Colorado & Fort Myers, Florida

[jenniegrowsup]

Bravo.. thanks for the tears... Rest in the rainbow Grandpa.

[tehki]

Beautifully done. WOW.

[zocarron]

Alcyon,, i whish we have more people like you,,this world will be a better place if people start to think the way you talk,,peace,healt and love 4 you

exellent video!!

[0bscura]

Hi John,

I'm teaching my daughter that it's great goal to make someone smile every day. When you're successful it gives right back to you.

I watched this video with a smile on my face.

Thanks! :-)

[Lunchable]

Did you show her the video? Do you bring her to events?

If so, that's like taking them to the strip club and saying "WORK HARD HONEY, YOU CAN MAKE DEM DOLLAZ."

Seriously there are other ways to educate your child and have them not be sheltered.

[ravenlll]

simply beautiful.

who was the music by in the video?

[twigtree]

Just lost my beloved grandfather on Friday night. Thank you for sharing this.

[Anestashia]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. It is so beautiful and magical. It brought me to tears but happy tears, I am so happy and so proud of you. Your love for your grandpa is so strong that I can feel it through this video. Thank you again!

Many warm hugs to you my friend!

--Teresa--

[Russkisings]

My Dearest Halcyon,

I sent a friend of mine to find you at the burn and hug you.... then to hug me when I saw him... Twas magical.

I love you, Halcyon.

I love you, Grandpa Caleb.

I love you.

May your day be full of joyous wonders.

((HUG))

--Contessa.

[2helix]

Fantastic video, I pause to wipe the tears from my eyes before I can type. Eternal peace and love to Grandpa Caleb, and many thanks to you for sharing him with us while he was here.

*Hugs*

[areistia]

Thank you for sharing John.

I love you and feel blessed to know you.

*hugs from Florida and an old friend*

Melinda

[cowboyrushforth]

YOU ROCK BROTHA!!! beautiful video.. so blessed to be a part of your energy~

[Darkangelion]

I did not know Grandpa, but this video is touching...