On your note toward religion and ConFest, I believe there are groups of Christianesque hippies that do their thing over in the tranquil zone somewhere.

People of alternative societal discourse seem to embrace aspects of all kinds of things. I see what you mean by the tendency for that to be toward Eastern mythology and spirituality, but don’t doubt that there are plenty in this “scene” that embrace Western mythology and spirituality, albeit probably from a far less authoritarian stand point.

The main thing I notice about ConFesters is not necessarily these individual’s tendency to sway toward Eastern spiritual beliefs, but rather their tendency to hack away at the boundaries, especially those created by authoritarian systems, and to believe in more egalitarian things.

ConFest and festivals of this nature always have a fantastic vibe, I feel. But I also notice more and more the silly scene-politics, typical of any scene or sub culture (or, for that matter, culture in general!), and a LOT of airy-wank.

It’s nice though. Kinda reminds you that… there is no high-ground, we ARE all the same, somewhat, don’t judge someone by the clothes they wear or the way they look… because you might be unpleasantly surprised… or pleasantly surprised!

I would totally be into a religion that was clothing optional.

Happy new year, you stupid, sleazy Hindu.