I went to a concert last night. I saw the Wombats, the Pixies, and Weezer at an outdoor theater. It was a great time with some fun music. But...there was much more going on than simply the music.
I noticed how people who don't know each other came together having one simple bond- the music. People talking, helping each other, sharing memories about the last concert they had been to, laughing and even sharing food and drink.
Even more magic happened when the entire crowd of thousands of people joined together in singing along to the songs of the artists. This was certainly a shared experience.
As a regular at the Chicago Fire Soccer matches, I have noticed these behaviors on a regular basis throughout the years. People in a common area attending an event and having a common love for the game coming together to share life. Talking, laughing, sharing, fist-bumping, high-fiving, and cheering for a common team.
I find this to be wonderful human behavior. In essence, when you put thousands of people together in a venue, these people have a shared interest being the team or musical talent. This large group becomes a temporary family of sorts. Of course, there will be irritating people or judgmental beings, but for the most part...we are in it together.
Shared human experience can be wonderful if you are open to being social with others and enjoy the moment that is being shared. If we attend such an event and we choose to isolate ourselves, I believe we are missing out.
Be Mindful.
Peace.
Mark Levine
#Mindfulliteracy
@LevineWrites
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