Carnival is a radical break from the norms of everyday life. As David Fleming says it is “the reminder that normal, good behavior is not a habit, but a matter of choice.” A chance to get silly, creative and wild together in community breeds a sense of camaraderie, unity, and unlocks ideas and relationships that may not be possible in the normal course of life. It teaches us about ourselves and our greater physical, social, and emotional environment in a new way. How can we make space for more carnival as the summer winds down?
