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I am sorry if you have had someone treat you unkind or even acted strange by being open in the expression of worship. I understand when somone acts something out in the flesh in church. I have seen it lots of times. For me,worship is a way of life, both in and out of the church. I treat the house of God with great respect, but I don't worship the building, just the God who knits hearts together to be His church. I would hope if I ever had the opportunity to stand next to you in church, that I could worship in a way that helps you into the presence of God for the time He is there, not just for a "high". I don't think Moses got a "high" from his burning bush moment--it changed his life forever. That should be the focus for times of worship-so that we are being changed from glory to glory.

I apologize if I was abruptly terse. I've attended many different churches and all follow their own traditions. The Catholic Mass is not a vehicle for individual expression. We are members of a body and we're
required to hold to the traditions that have been handed down to us.

"I could worship in a way that helps you into the presence of God for the time He is there"
What you don't seem to understand that it is not just about worship, it is about communion. When one takes the eucharist into ones body one is taking the Lord into ones body. He is not there for a time, he is there always. You walk out with the Lord, one in body, one in spirit. During the mass we are in the real presence of the Lord . This is a time when heaven and earth come together when all the angels and saints and the bride of Christ past present and future sing in unison Hallelujah,.... and in this moment, I for one don't like to be distracted. Also if you have a modicum of understanding about what's going on, you can't help but be changed by it. It is truly a glory.