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Nick Watson28th May 202229th June 2022 Uncategorised No Comments
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Experiencing This Perfect, Present Moment

Experiencing This Perfect, Present Moment

Take a look into the night sky, and imagine you’re the whirling swirls of infinite matter and energy flowing across the galaxy in the most mesmerising patterns, gliding through black holes, condensing into pure light and then exploding into a…

Nick Watson25th February 202225th February 2022 Uncategorised No Comments
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Being Present, Trusting Intuition And Living In A Van

Being Present, Trusting Intuition And Living In A Van

A few years ago, I got my first taste of van life. I bought a converted LDV Maxus, threw in some clothes and took to the road. I just drove, with no destination in mind, discovering many things on the…

Nick Watson9th November 202016th November 2020 Uncategorised 1 Comment
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If Energy Is Infinite, Do We Ever, Truly Die?

If Energy Is Infinite, Do We Ever, Truly Die?

I ponder this question a lot, and even though I have no true answer, take great comfort in the teachings of the likes of David Hawkins about how energy is infinite and our consciousness collectively shared. I’m about to share…

Nick Watson8th November 20208th November 2020 Uncategorised No Comments
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Relinquishing The Need For Control, The Comfort Zone and COVID-19

Relinquishing The Need For Control, The Comfort Zone and COVID-19

For those that know me well, will know I’ve recently read up a bit by Eckhart Tolle. I haven’t delved too deeply into his teachings yet, and I am mindful that perhaps not everything he says should be taken too…

Nick Watson29th March 202030th March 2020 Uncategorised 1 Comment
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Ten Things I Wish I Knew About Life Sooner

Ten Things I Wish I Knew About Life Sooner

The past 10 years have been an important learning curve for me, but 2019 has had the biggest impact on my life. Here are 10 things I just wish I knew about earlier on in life.

Nick Watson19th December 201920th December 2019 Uncategorised 2 Comments
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London: So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish And Chips

London: So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish And Chips

I’m leaving my flat in central London to spend the summer in the camper van. One week in and I feel like it’s the best decision I’ve made in years!

Nick Watson2nd May 20183rd May 2018 Devon, London, Travel 4 Comments
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Romania: The Gift That Just Keeps On Giving

Romania: The Gift That Just Keeps On Giving

The barrier approached fast as I jammed the clutch in and dabbed the brake round the first corner, the car shaking like a shitting dog, it’s way of saying “hey, I’m just reminding you of my capabilities here” – it…

Nick Watson29th June 2017 Travel 1 Comment
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Finding The Northern Lights In Iceland

Finding The Northern Lights In Iceland

It was my first time travelling with my dad since I was young. We’re similar in many ways, but don’t have lots in common. Our spirit for adventure made Iceland the perfect choice for a week long break away from the everyday…

Nick Watson6th March 201716th February 2020 Travel 1 Comment
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Out Of Devon And Living In London: Two Months In, 10 Things I’ve Noticed

Out Of Devon And Living In London: Two Months In, 10 Things I’ve Noticed

I’m 30 years old, and until recent years, have been nested in my comfort zone. It wasn’t until a few years ago, when I embarked on a solo journey around South East Asia, I developed a taste for the unknown. Since…

Nick Watson15th February 20176th March 2017 London 1 Comment
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So much to be grateful for 🙏🏼☀️✨ So much to be grateful for 🙏🏼☀️✨
I know the cycle well now. Each time the island we I know the cycle well now. Each time the island welcomes me in with open arms, tests me with a few temptations, and when I surrender to the flow, magic happens. This time was no different. It's been the most beautiful week already, with many more bright days to come 🙏🏼☀️
A great few days in Barcelona, making cool new fri A great few days in Barcelona, making cool new friends and catching up with some beautiful familiar faces. There is always something truly spectacular about a storm rolling into clear skies as the sun sets.
Final shots from Burning Man, followed by a very l Final shots from Burning Man, followed by a very long road trip back across the states and to New York via Devil's Tower. This is what the inside of a volcano looks like, when the magma solidifies and the outer layer erodes away over millions of years. How cool?!
One of my favourite art pieces on the playa. She h One of my favourite art pieces on the playa. She had such a calming presence. You could climb inside the head too.
As far as cool art cars go, this was high up there As far as cool art cars go, this was high up there. It uses infrared to track your movement so the eyes follow you.
Still do! Still do!
Burning Man video highlights part. 2. This year I Burning Man video highlights part. 2. This year I didn't get a chance to explore too much, but my intentions were very clear. This was my year for contribution, and to capture as much as possible to document my journey. I often get asked what Burning Man is, and it's a difficult question to answer. I'm hopeful that by posting these small encounters and stories, I can provide just a little taster, a bit of an insight into some of what happens there. Even then, I'm just scratching the surface. Burning Man is a place of extremes, to be whoever you want to be. It is a subjective reflection of the real world, it's a place where things manifest quickly.
I really admired the design of this art car. Some I really admired the design of this art car. Some of my favourite moments of Burning Man were the truly interactive ones. We walked around UV utopias with 3D glasses, threw teddies with strangers at each other in ball pits, slid down numerous slides, danced around poles, joined in Bohemian Rhapsody for karaoke and participated in many more activities that made us feel like children again. Burning Man is one huge playground that truly engages us with our inner child.
A few short video clips from Burning Man 2022 A few short video clips from Burning Man 2022
Burning Man 2022. An art car comes to check out th Burning Man 2022. An art car comes to check out the Bijou, then disappears gracefully into the dusty sunset.
Some key moments from Burning Man this year: 1. O Some key moments from Burning Man this year: 1. On the first day, winds were gusting up to 45mph, you could hardly see anything. A light bit of rain and then Darude - Sandstorm randomly starts playing on the radio. Whilst rushing around to lock everything down, we couldn't help but laugh. One of the huge metal doors on the large trailer came loose and Ange yelled "THE DOOR NICK!" and just in time I put my hand behind my head and caught the door before it collided with it, stopping about an inch away from some serious damage! These storms continued throughout most of build week! 2. We sat down for dinner and swarms of bugs started attacking. I swear bugs such as house flies and ladybugs were even biting. I swear they were learning from the others! We accepted we couldn't do anything and then loads of dragonflies turned up out of nowhere, and started counter-attacking. Our saviours! 3. We had run out of coffee, and sunrise just came after about 36 hours of work. We were just talking about where to get coffee when a nice gentleman approached on his bike and made us all an authentic Italian coffee. 4. Two icons, Carl Cox and Lee Burridge visited the Bijou. They specifically came out to find the project. I spoke with Lee for some time and he said how much he loves the project, and how he always tries to find it and appreciates what we do. This was music to my ears! 5. Watching people's reactions to the Bijou. I sat for hours just seeing the look of wonder in their faces. As they were given candy they entered an almost childlike state. It was beautiful to watch them age as they visited the theatre and emerged almost reborn from this time capsule. Some people cried tears of joy, of wonder. It was truly magical. 6. I was invited to play on what must have been the largest, and brightest art car on the playa, Techno Gecko. This was a dream come true! Then to be able to play for camp Bedouin was just the icing on the cake. More in the comments...
A few shots from the outside and inside of the Bij A few shots from the outside and inside of the Bijou. Thanks @danhyman for the tour video.
Building the @blackrockbijou for Burning Man 2022. Building the @blackrockbijou for Burning Man 2022. This was after a few of the team had already spent 2-3 weeks in Sutcliffe procuring materials and prefabbing the walls and floor.
Of all the projects I've had the opportunity to be Of all the projects I've had the opportunity to be part of over the years, this was special. When Freddy Lewis invited me along to the Black Rock Bijou camp at Burning Man many years ago, I had no idea what I was in for, or quite how significant this project is. Thanks to David Neuman and brought to life by Sam Gibson and an incredible team, in 2015 I discovered just how special this project is, a cinema out in Deep Playa (the space of almost-nothingness at Burning Man) that could only be reached by accident, or if you already know. In the foyer they give out free candy, and you crawl through this curtain to reveal a fully soundproofed, working movie theatre that feels like it has been there for an age. It shows classic films. Fast forward to 2022 and the Burning Man organisation had been asking for its return. The team was small and limited, with volunteers in abundance. Sam invited me along with Nicole and Ange, of the almighty Vince who was part of the original team and sadly passed away just over a year ago. I flew to New York and we road-tripped almost non-stop to Nevada to Black Rock City where we were to begin the build. After going to the burn several times, I thought I had experienced it all, but this was something else. Harnessing on a full range of trade skills, the project is hugely ambitious. In heat that reached 50°C, winds that gusted at 50mph, and even some rain, the Playa (location where it is held) was unforgiving, as dust was constantly blasted at us from all angles). Challenge after challenge, we pressed on, not to be defeated. The build took us about a week, and we had been working with the occasional hour's sleep here and there. I clocked 48, hours non-stop at one point. Exhausted, we opened just in time for a 4am showing of "It's a Wonderful Life" and then the next day for a normal schedule. I watched people roll in, the look of awe, joy and wonder as they saw the theatre for the first time, or returned. "Is this real?" and "this is my favourite" were mentioned frequently. This was pure magic. Even heroes of mine such as Carl Cox and Lee Burridge came by to show their love and chat. This was worth it all. Thank you ❤️
The Burning Man posts are incoming! I started by f The Burning Man posts are incoming! I started by flying to New York where I met Angelo and Nicole. We loaded up the Jeep & trailer before our road trip across the states began. After 42 hours of non-stop driving we finally rested in Salt Lake City (thanks Noelle!). The salt flats were incredible to see. By this time we were fully nocturnal, ready for our huge project, building a fully functional movie theatre in the desert!
Truly grateful for every day and the magic it brin Truly grateful for every day and the magic it brings.
4 days in, 48 hours working non-stop, 4 hours slee 4 days in, 48 hours working non-stop, 4 hours sleep, intense dust storms, a cup of coffee and buzzing to be creating the incredible Black Rock Bijou here in the desert with such an amazing team. A few more days and we'll be opening the doors to create some magical experiences for people.
Last of my photo dumps! Boardmasters weekend is al Last of my photo dumps! Boardmasters weekend is always a lot of fun. Playing down at Fistral Beach is always such a lush gig, such a good vibe! Extra special shout out to the three kids that came down and danced their hearts out for the full two hours of my set, to the friends that came to visit, and to the great crew we had on Sunday ☀️🎉❤️
These tired eyes tell a few stories. 6 festivals, These tired eyes tell a few stories. 6 festivals, 3 new employees, and lots of annual leave being taken in the past few weeks made running a company challenging during a time we're scaling. A great degree of awareness, observation of old patterns, plenty of time with the ocean, walks in nature, and a respect for balance made it just about possible without triggering a path towards burnout. I barely scraped through. Lessons have been learned, and energy levels restored!
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