The hippies are undoubtedly the one's who figured out the meaning of life. Now, I know a lot of people see hippies as unconstitutional druggies with no aim in life but if you were to seriously listen to what they had to say you would see they do have an aim; to live in a way which steers clear of superficiality and focus on what really matters which is spirituality, peace, understanding and love. Conforming to a society that someone doesn't feel a part of and following a dream that isn't theirs shouldn't be a necessity to be accepted as a "decent" human being. Everyone should be allowed to do what they want; if you want to work and earn a certain sum of money, that's fine, just don't look down on people who don't want the same as you. I watched a documentary recently on Goa, a place in India where a lot of the hippies migrated to in the late 60's and 70's called The Last Hippie Standing and there was a man on there who said people get too attached to things which are essentially tools for living. Yes, having a mobile is great but it's just tool to communicate with others; it is dangerous to get too attached because one day it might not be as useful as you think and you will have to do something to work your way around it. Dont panic, just do. One of the most liberating moments of my life was when I spent a week traveling all over the UK with out a phone. As silly as it may seem but it made me feel completely to my own devices, no phone numbers, no time, no Facebook and no Google maps. Solitude is bliss and I'm incredibly lucky that survival is so easy to me.
At the end of this year I am leaving for South East Asia; 8 months on my own - of course I will have to take my phone because I think both my parents would have a simultaneous heart attacks if I dont contact them within two weeks - however with the earth between my toes and wanderlust in my heart, I believe that this is what I'm meant to do.
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