What does it mean to be a flower child? A hippie?


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HIPPIE. FREE SPIRIT. FLOWER-CHILD. These are terms that have become trends for our new generation. Which is a good thing because it means we have  more enlightened people in our generation, people who are not afraid to speak their truth and be their authentic selves. But do people really know what it means to be a hippie a flower child? It goes beyond dressing like one, all of this has has to do with a person's soul, the healing gifts a person has, a beautiful soul, the lifestyle one leads and finally it is about having a free and clear aura and spirit. A person can be dressed in a suit and still be a hippie because of their lifestyle, spirit and mind.  To get a better understanding of a flower-child and basically this entire phenomena and what it entails, let us hear from someone who identifies herself as a flower-child.  I interviewed Keaoleboga Ontlametse Nkashe about what being a flower-child means to her.



  • What does being a flower-child mean to you?
It is honestly just a label, everyone can be a flower-child but it is a label I embrace because it is cool. But to be a flower-child it literally means everything mentioned above about being free spirited and everything. It also means, you know how a flower is continuously growing, a flower literally never dies because it has seeds and each time it grows somewhere else, for me it means I never die, it's just that I grow somewhere else and I am forever growing, from seed to stem to the actual blossoming of the flower where you see the results. It means I am free enough to share it with the world, you do not take a flower and hide it from the world, it grows in a field where everyone can see it and then that is when you pluck it and give it to someone. This for means not being selfish with the gifts you have, you give colour to the world by sharing your gifts. It is about giving a part of yourself to the world and showing people it is okay not to be okay.
  • Does it entail a certain lifestyle?
I don't think it entails a certain lifestyle, I think it is really about your soul, opening your soul not only to yourself but to other people as well. It is just about being open, allowing your spirit to interact with others. Showing people it is okay to not be okay . Human beings all crave a sense of belonging so the whole term flower-child is basically about belonging. It is society that has put a lifestyle trend onto it.
  • Many times you guys are characterised as always being happy or in zen mode, are these  innate personality characteristics?
I don't think these are characteristics you are born with, you just choose to show that side. It is more like I am tired of this world being so bitter because everyone is walking around with problems and I just want to walk out and be happy because you do not want to be poisoned by the negativity. Being a flower-child is about being unique, not being sad just like everyone else, it is not about pretending but it is about tapping into a different kind of emotion that you already have. People like that are free-spirited because they are open, people who are closed off are often very bitter.
  • Many  flower children and/or hippies express themselves through art or fashion, how do you express yourself?
I love art, I draw, I write, I do dramatic arts which is my biggest love. My biggest talent is telling stories of other people to the world.

Humanity has gone inhumane?!!

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With everything that is happening in the world right now, from terrorist attacks to the past racial issues the entire world has been facing...i think it is now time for us to do some self introspection . Thing about most people is that they never want to self introspect, because it is "too deep" everything has become too deep these days, even observing your life so that you can better it has become "too deep". As a result we continue behaving in a conditioned manner. This introspection will allow us to look at another human being as a soul who has the same  human experiences as you, goes through sadness, excitement, happiness, joy, fear and anxiety, and every other emotion like you, wants to be loved and have people they love just like you. This goes beyond any  power hungry individuals and countries, or coming from different countries or anything that supposedly separates us such as race or gender. This is about realizing that it is important to love one another; loving someone you don't know? well lets start by thinking about all your loved one , those you love dearly and are willing to die for...well  everyone has those people in their lives, that is what makes us human our ability to love and reciprocate that love! You are not a different "kind of human" because of your outer appearance, the power you have or where you come from,
I pray for this world and everyone in it that they may find peace!!!



Surrendering to the divine




These past couple of weeks, actually the entire year, have been confusing and heavy for me. At the end of last year I made a decision to take control of my life and stop being so timid and stop waiting for everything to fall on my lap. However this has been mentally exhausting, I unconsciously took over the position of God in my life. I was trying to figure out how different puzzles of my life are suppose to come together, now this is soooo difficult when you don't know what the future holds, which situations and people are meant to be in your life to help you grow and not to stay.
Initially I did this to prove to myself that I am capable of controlling my life. The truth is you become weary and you do not get excited to live life because you feel like you know what your day is going to look like right? because you have your days and life all figured out.
We have to let go and surrender our lives, hopes and dreams to God because in that way the burden is lifted from us, you just enjoy the life you are blessed with and be grateful for all the undeserving gifts we have received. Letting go will also give the space to fulfill your purpose in life. Surrender all areas of your life to him...