A great message for a fanbase whose expectations strike me as being at an all-time high.

Be present. This won't last forever. Enjoy it while it's happening, and be grateful. These were precisely the thoughts that flooded my mind on NYE in Miami time and time again. I found myself in deep contemplation to this end during the transcendent string of Ghost> Theme> Cities, again during the post-ball drop Tweezer, through to the Mike's> 46 Days> Groove, and the second set of night 4. There is a distinct difference between hearing Phish and listening to Phish. In 2015, I'd like to invite all phans, young and old alike, to strive toward listening to Phish and moving away from merely hearing them. Close your eyes, block out all the distractions of the life you temporarily leave behind in that moment, and indulge your spiritual side. As our world becomes increasingly devoid of meaningful experiences due to capitalist automation and bland consumerist culture, rejoice in the authenticity of a Phish show. The boys are as present and in the moment as ever, and you should be too.