Im new to this whole thing and I really want to know what being a Hippie is all about. I live in the D.C. area and Its hard to find any others.
Simply it's about loving and appreciating. You can add on all the stereotypical things as well if you wish (long hair, interest in the '60s and '70s, drugs, liberal politics, etc.), but to break it down simply, I've always thought of a hippie as someone who loves and appreciates the world. Don't focus on "being" a "hippie" so much... Just do what you want to do---don't worry about fitting some lifestyle. Enjoy what you enjoy, wear what you want to wear, do what you want to do...only because you truly want to.
I agree... it's all about smelling bad! Ahh, just kidding. In fact, I'm a very clean hippie. My take on it is to respect everything and everyone around you. Live life instead of sitting on your ass and watching it go by. Do something new and different every day. Learn the lessons you are meant to learn in this life. Have friends, smoke some pot, raise hell about how the man keeps you down. Just don't ever waste a precious moment.
Jussstt kidding, man. You're still green. What a drag having to explain and all. But, better to spread the word, I guess.. Well, know that being a hippie is not a trend. Don't force yourself to accept or like the music or clothes... You don't even have to do drugs if you rather not. And you can bathe if you'd like Just love Mother Earth, and love everyone and everything equally. It's all about peace. There is no room for hate. Be understanding, laid back, and open minded. Explore your mind and spirit. Try to make a change in the world- through art, music, and political activism. Express yourself and your feelings. (Don't let anyone bring you down, ya hear? If your're gunna be a hippie, don't flip-flop back and forth between our worlds.) I ask that you not be one of them yuppies just trying to "fit in" with a crowd. C'mon now, be a cool cat and live life. Don't live and only think about what's to come. Live in the now, ya dig? It's a way of life and many find it offencive if you aren't serious about it.
I think being a hippy is all about loving yourself and others around you. It's about peace and caring about planet earth. It's about appreciating nature and life itself. And above all it's about being able to speak your mind. Peace to you and all your kind.
