Collective effervescence

 Hi everyone!

One of my favorite emotions is collective effervescence. It's the shared energy and sense of unity people feel when gathered for a common purpose, like concerts for example. 

Even when I'm not a part of it, it brings me happiness seeing a group of people collectively having fun. I think it's one of the greatest things about being human. 

I have only experienced it a handful of times. The first was in theater. All of my friends singing and dancing together made me feel so connected to everyone. The second was at a Tyler the Creator concert. Tyler is one of my favorite artists, experiencing his music and presence in a stadium full of like-minded fans was exhilarating. I remember the feeling in my chest. It was heavy, but the kind of heaviness that made me feel whole. The other times was when I went to see musicals. I wasn't a part of them, but I could feel the energy radiating off the stage, especially during ensemble songs. 

Notice the pattern yet? It all centers around music. 

There is something so special about a group of strangers experiencing music together. It gives me hope in humanity. It reminds me that we are all connected one way or another. 

Even if it's just a TikTok video of a bunch of people dancing, I can imagine exactly how being in that moment feels. So, if you are ever feeling like there is no hope for humanity, go look up videos of people experiencing collective effervescence. It won't disappoint.