HIPPIE RE(S)OLUTIO
Bruna Camargo
I had another post set aside for this, but with the latest events that still have yet to completely unfold, I thought I’d ask some questions instead.
What is going on? When did we all collectively agree to make the world such a dark place to live in? When did we close the door to compassion? Why did we forget to say “hello” or even “thank you”?
Remember what The mothereffin’ Beatles said. "Imagine all the people, sharing all the world." SHARING. Not killing. Bombing. Bullying. Hurting. Saddening. Disappointing.
I don’t know the answers to any of those questions. It’s hard to pinpoint how we got here. There are so many smart, talented, beautiful, absolutely inspiring people walking around, and yet we can only seem to focus on what (we think) is wrong with them. Maybe they were born somewhere you’ve never been. Or their skin has more dpi than yours (nerd). Maybe you both like girls, but you might not be the same below the belt.
Big deal. None of that matters. We - humans - are all the same. Deep inside, we all want the same thing: just to live freely, to love, and to learn more about ourselves.
So thinking upon all of this, I have realized that we need to take a page from history not too far from our own. We are in desperate need of another hippie revolution.
Don’t get me wrong here. Being a hippie is not a matter of dress, behavior, economic status, or social context. It is a philosophical approach to life that emphasizes freedom, peace, love and a respect for others and the earth.
We need to transcend everything that holds us back, that keeps us from our core function: being someone. Forget politics, religions, social norms. Let go. Lose control. It’s when we try to seize control again forcefully that things go bad. People get shot even though you “have your permit to pack heat.” Even though you’ve “done three tours,” families were still torn to pieces because a country tried to overrule all others. Even though you “watched the news,” you still got the wrong information and pointed a finger at the mother of four at the grocery store, because she wore a hijab.
It’s time to stop looking away. Because only without apathy, can we continue to live. It’s time to live; not survive. Imagine that.
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Tunic: Gypsy Junkies // Booties: Old Navy // Denim: H&M // Necklace: Forever 21 [similar] // Earrings: Joa & Closet [similar] // Crossbody: Target
All these beautiful photos are by Mioara Dragan Photography. <3