I went to my first rave a few months ago out near Pozos Saloon, “Alice’s Basement.” Let me tell you, it was a trip and a half. Like literally it was a trip, we crammed ourselves into Hana’s Mercedes and traveled into what seemed like an infinite dark abyss. We finally made our way up the windy mountain road and into a friggen rave in the forest. There were way too many “trips” going on. I danced and truly did enjoy the music, but something was off with the situation. I felt a heavy weight of wickedness all around me. Yet I also felt love and unity. A strange dichotomy. I wanted to find out just what raving was about. After talking to several people and professionals and from experiencing a few myself I started to grasp exactly what it was about. It is emotionally persuasive music usually enhanced by the use of ecstasy (which lowers inhibitions and increases the level of serotonin in your brain, overwhelming the body with euphoria) coupled with lights to increase stimulation. It is costumes, “love,” unity, freedom. It is a deeper form of partying that serves as a lifestyle for many. It is an escape.
Good or bad, most say you have to experience it to understand.
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