It was in the 60’s and 70’s that being a “Hippy” was popular – at least among Hippies… That was the “free love” era where people lived and loved very freely, but they also tended to live irresponsibly. However, the “Hippies” were onto something through offering a tone of unconditional love. Yes, everyone was to be “Loved” without exception. Unfortunately, there was the seemingly consistent interest in ‘getting high’ first. There seemed to be the necessity of getting the human mind out of the way so that consciousness was more open. Actually, from a certain standpoint, there is value to letting oneself become uninhibited. However, loosing sight of other responsibilities tended to also be one of the byproducts and that can create some unnecessary challenges.

So what can we take away from our “Hippy” days that can offer some new possibilities, offering intrinsic value? Can I “Love” freely unconditionally, while observing a reasonable amount taking responsibility? In the human experience, the pendulum tends to swing rather deeply into extremes. On a sailboat, one’s course can end up being much longer than necessary when one doesn’t tack early enough. An awareness of the preferred degree of movement and sensing of efficient timing can allow a more easily traveled course. But it’s not so much in the need to measure anything, as Spirit engages the perfection of movement through “Being!”

At heart, I AM definitely a “Hippy.” I’m not into smoking pot or leaving my state of consciousness through any type of artificial means. However, I believe that all things can be used rightly and in moderation for some people and I make no judgment. The question can always be put, “Is whatever I am doing assisting the world in any way? Are you serving the Whole?” The truth of that reality is actually much more complicated than people think. There are intrinsic factors that human consciousness cannot really grasp. It’s like trying to describe movement – it’s really never the same in any two moments. Flow is an experience that’s not definable by one’s description. I have learned one thing for sure. It’s simply that as long as I keep moving with a modicum of ease and with a consciousness that stays ready to offer something, I can depend on Life taking care of the rest!

We either take away from or we offer and receive in balance. Let a fun-loving, giving and sharing “Hippy” live through each of us as we stay interested in being Creation’s Servant! “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Sometimes, in considering the “serpent and the dove,” the serpent can get a bit tired. The dove must be allowed to be a dove! I AM present to allow your dove to be safe and you are present to offer me the same. Let Spirit rein through Our innocence in service to the Whole!

These are the thoughts that are moving through me. I invite you to click on ‘comments ‘ and share your thoughts and experiences on this subject.