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How I did it: I first found out about burning man when I was in high school and was intrigued by the idea of a festival centered around burning huge effigies. I wrote a paper about the ritual of burning man and then kind of forgot about it for a few years.  Then last year I moved into a community where many veteran and enthusiastic burners lived. I was on the fence until July about getting a ticket, but then it hit me that this year, when I was… Read how I did it…

How I did it: World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is an organization that links volunteers with organic farmers who need help with their work. Each WWOOF is based in a particular country and has its own office and fees, etc. It's a great way to get to know a culture better and get some language practice in, meanwhile learning something about organic farming techniques and ways of life.I decided last year that this was something I wanted t… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I've always been pretty flexible and able to do this posture (like goofing around in the swimming pool or "walking" on my knees!), but it hadn't occurred to me until recently that I should try meditating in it. I have been going to this meditation class, and the leader of the group, a Korean Buddhist nun, has started practicing in full lotus under a Seon monk who recommends it to everyone as the best posture for meditation. I had been try… Read how I did it…