What’s in a (nick)name?

Ok, I’ve prattled about how I help save the world, and it’s pretty obvious to everyone that I call myself a Hippy – but what does that all mean?

I got asked the question in an e-mail (yes this site does get visitors other than you) “what do hippies do to help the earth?”.

Fair question. The answer: It depends on the hippy!

There are probably as many definitions of what a hippy is, and what a hippy does as there are hippies. This hippy says that “a hippy” is someone who believes in the power of love to heal the world. They believe in non-violence, peaceful protest, and that human beings are essentially good, spiritual creatures. Hippies believe in freedom of speech, thought and expression. They try to practice this as much as possible, but are often treated as outcasts because they refuse to conform with the regime.

This Hippy takes practical action, through my work with greenpeace. I try to bring about a happier planet, by working with like minded people in a way that doesn’t violate my non-violent principles, to prevent us humans doing too much damage – usually in the name of greed.

Hippies are often non-capitalist, and reject the materialistic “more more more, me me me” views of modern society – seeking self enlightenment instead. This can quite often mean they become involved in human rights campaigns and in dealing with poverty.

Some might say the question might’ve been meant to attack or insult me, but hopefully I’ve responded in the appropriate “hippy” manner, by spreading enlightenment. Or explaining. Whichever.

4 Comments

  1. Angel says:

    cool explanation 🙂

  2. Paul says:

    Lot’s of people still call themselves hippies.

    Take a look at http://www.ukhippy.com to see what I mean 🙂

  3. HippyJim says:

    Consider me your latest member.

  4. i got my hippy name with my hippy friend, Amber Rose (Rachel) we picked hippy names that flowed and fit us.
    also i randomly said augie when i was a little tike.

    Augie Rush