“...For you are not merely there to co-create a good time, but also to connect in a way hardly possible in the 'real' world. It is the total lack of judgment, the genuine smiling and subtlety of holistic exchanges, that defines festival culture.”

Being physically prepared enough to not have to worry about survival and comfort is all well and good but a mindset of love and connection is where the magic is.

• Prepare your body and mind. In the lead up to the festival, keep exercising and stretching (Endorphins!), keep eating well, sleep well, and load vitamins.
• Dress up. Go wild! This is the quintessential ice-breaker and vibe kick-starter, for you and others.
• Give and gift. …remember the best gifts are not material things.
• Talk to strangers. Forget what mama told you, fellow festival folk aren’t really strangers. Why not make friends with the person sitting by themselves, unapologetically be the weird person you are!
• Help others. If someone looks like they are having a bad time, mentally or physically, give them a moment of your time. Sit down and talk or simply just ask if they're OK. Just because they say they are, doesn't mean they are. If you have a bad vibe about it, ask someone to watch them or potentially go get a medic.
• Set some intentions. These can help you centre yourself and bring more meaning to the time you’re spending. You could start by taking a couple quiet minutes to ask yourself “How do I want to walk away from this experience?” or “How do I want to feel throughout it?” and see what comes up.

Actually when it comes to mindset, just read this fantastic bit of writing$^1$ before each festival, then go forth - you and everyone else there deserves it.