The Grateful Dead wove a timeless tapestry of artistic expression. One that will resound forever in the hearts and minds of those who choose to engage with it's illuminating spirit. A wise man once told me - "Jerry was my first guru". I agree with him. The band helped me to love and respect myself. Revealing a deeper knowledge of self and allowing me to, as Carl Jung says, embrace my shadow self - my inner darkness. Self Exploration seemed for some reason to be embedded within the Dead experience. One that I am Forever Grateful to have indulged in. All Hail the Grateful Dead!!!