Techno Tales: Garbicz Gratitude
November 2018: I return home to New Jersey after 3 years of traveling. I had no money or direction in my life. I was deeply depressed and becoming more conscious that the majority of my trip was a form of escaping myself.
Tickets for Garbicz go on sale and I don't think for a second. I listen to the feeling in my gut. It must be done. I spend my remaining money on a ticket and trust that somehow, someway, I will be in Poland come August.
Here’s the deal – I fucking love to party. However, this is far beyond taking drugs and dancing to music. I show up to every party and festival with the intention to learn. The electronic music scene has created my ultimate classroom. I can have more significant connections and interactions at a 4 hour party than I can in 3 weeks of “everyday city life.” Let’s talk about it.
I show up with my up to date perspectives that I’ve learned from my life experiences. I get to share my deepest philosophies with brilliant people who are open to receiving me. For example, I share my perspective with Brad, and in turn, Brad shares his perspective with me. Boom, I have upgraded my system. Let’s say we have a vulnerable chat about our ego and how we crave attention from women.
Now I go to the dance floor and find a groove. A meditative flow state where I can clearly process this new piece of information. 5 minutes later, BANG – a beautiful woman comes into the picture. I’m now able to observe my brain and apply the perspectives that Brad blessed me with. 10 minutes later, I’m sharing everything that I’m observing with Marc. In turn, Marc shares his perspective on the topic with me. BOOM, another upgrade.
THIS IS HAPPENING AT RAPID PACE. INCREDIBLE.
I am trying to articulate what is happening, but it is not possible with words. I am learning a SHIT LOAD about myself at these parties. Not just about myself, also about human interaction. About community, and society as a whole.
These parties serve as a microcosm of the world as we know it.
I’m drawn to festivals and parties that embody a “no judgement” vibe. You can show up without a mask on, and be accepted by all (most).
This is INCREDIBLY POWERFUL.
I’m able to completely surrender, soak up the energy we’re creating and then SEND IT.
This opens doors for me. It shows me that I’m capable of things that I never thought were possible. The ceiling that I was placing on myself is removed, and we’re in a state of free flow where anything and everything is possible. Things I couldn't even imagine before are coming to fruition.
I could write a book about this, and I probably will. There’s one last thing I’d like to touch on right now. GRATITUDE.
As I’m leaving Garbicz, I’m not sad. I’m not wishing there was 1 more day. No. I’m soaking up gratitude that I was able to experience this beautiful event. I believe it is an ENORMOUS privilege to feel what we feel during these festivals.
I consciously soak up all of the love we exchanged and embody that. I carry that love with me as I return to the “city life.”
I'm shining Garbicz love on old Polish ladies as I walk through Wroclaw with a smile stuck on my face.
Everyone has their own journey. I won’t go up to your grandma and blast techno in her face and stick ketamine up her nose. It doesn’t work like that.
Everyone has their own journey, and while the party life may seem like heaven for you, it’s not for everyone. People may not be able to connect with that.
However, in my experience, almost everyone can connect with kindness and love.
Be that love. Share that love. Expect nothing in return. Thank you Garbicz, you are changing the world. Most importantly, thank YOU! Whoever you are, you are important. You are a part of all of this and you're changing my world. Even if you are sending fear and judgement my way, I'm grateful because you're teaching me. I love you. Send it.
