Whoa. I am shell shocked from the madness that was Shambhala 2014. This was my 6th year, and by far my favorite music festival experience hands down. The group was amazing, the music was spot on every time, the campground was pure magic, the random interactions were meaningful, the performance was a delight, and I grew from it. From balls to bones I know that I am now different because of the experience. Lets break this down.
The group was amazing. I was hesitant to go and camp with the performance group, worried that I would feel inclined to hang out with them all the time or feel restricted by them. This was not the case. They were there when I wanted, yet they were all off most of the time doing their own thing. It was a great base to come back to, regroup, and pick up or drop off someone who was ready for a new adventure. I was so happy to have my sister there, she is definitely my party spirit animal. She was also off doing her own thing most of the time or wouldn�t get angry if we got separated. There were new people and familiar faces, the perfect combo. It was also awesome hanging out with performers and DJ�s. What a rush.
The music was spot on every time. This was one of the first years where I was very mindful of the shows I wanted to see, and I saw them. Regardless of who was going, I was where I wanted to be at any given moment. ODESZA, Phaleha, Mat the Alien, Moby, Datsik, Caked Up, Thugli, Bassnectar, WOW! I have never danced like that before. 4 days and 8 hours of sleep. Felt amazing. I was wired from the adrenaline and the drugs (which was relatively minimal), and the energy just kept on coming. Every day I danced until the sun was high in the sky. I think if I ever return, I will ensure I do the same and focus on the music rather than just wandering around.
Campground was pure magic. We had such a large space, and a friendly space. I had shade and sun and tons of room to breath. I like this early entry thing, I could get used to it.
Random interactions were meaningful. So many new friends, and actual friends. Not people who I just met and added on facebook, but people who deserve my friendship and hopefully I deserve theirs. Sure their was the odd random fun interaction, but I�m talking about the people who I actually grew to care for. These will turn into life long friendships, I am blessed for that. Only quality anymore. No more of that shit of accepting anybody. I don�t have time for that. Only Kisses. Lots of great Kisses.
The performance was a delight. I didn�t drop the fire sword, I had fun, I was calm, the crowd grew from half to full in 25 minutes, I got to party backstage whenever I wanted, and it was truly a success. Apparently we have already been asked if we would be interested in coming back next year. Fuck ya! Pay my way and a little extra again and I�ll be there. What a ride this performing thing has become.
And I grew. My confidence is back. My ability to love properly is returning. Pre-conceived notions of how things should be are fading, and because of that there are so many options ahead of me. I am letting go but holding onto myself. I am excited to see where this takes me on my journey.
1:03 p.m. - 2014-08-14
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