1.    You have an intense love for nature and animals and all their beauty. Hippies are all about embracing the universe and seeking the true meaning of life. Organic and eco-friendly products are mostly what you shop for. You are into a healthy life-style and constantly want to make sure our environment is protected. You are either a vegetarian or vegan or intend to become one of the two. You may have energy efficient appliances in your home.

2.    You embrace your sexuality and are not in the least ashamed of it.

3.    Your fashion sense has that “wow” factor. You enjoy dressing yourself in bold, colourful and free-flowing outfits. There’s probably more than a few sarong wraps in your closet. Your accessories consist of beaded bracelets & necklaces, headbands, fanny packs and hemp or cotton wide-brimmed hats. No sneakers for you. Sandals or barefoot are the way to go.

4.    You have dreadlocks, braids or unkempt hair which is usually adorned with a headband, feathers or flowers.

5.    Music has and always will be an important part of your life. You dance and sing like nobody is watching you and you enjoy expressive and artistic music. Your taste is profound and vast.

6.    Nudity is something you are not ashamed of. You embrace your naked body and consider it an artistic object.

7.    Crystals and essential oils make you happy.

8.    You feel enraged or extremely sad when you see someone litter.

9.    You bring an awesome, calm and relaxing vibe with you when you enter peoples’ homes.

10. You have a serious case of wanderlust. Your feet are always itching to go on new adventures. You are an explorer and have a desire to see the world.

11. The thought of going to your next music festival gets you immensely excited.

12. You are a non-judgemental and empathetic person. You try to understand and accept people for who they are. You’re a lover not  a fighter so hating and hurting people is just not you.

13. You believe plants have a soul. You speak to them and send them positive vibes.

14. You still believe world peace can be achieved. It is an idea that you never give up on.

15. You don’t care too much about matching your clothing and you probably have more than one tattoo.

16. You have, plan to, or still do experiment with psychedelic drugs.

17. You are a go-with-the-flow person that is always up for almost anything. Your Zen shines through.

18. There is a dream catcher, meditation pillow, hammock or peace sign wall hanging somewhere in your house.

19. You have no issues with sleeping under the stars with a roaring bonfire, friends, family and music.

20. And finally - If you’ve been called a hippie, flower child or free spirit, then chances are you are one.

Have you discovered things about yourself you never knew? Perhaps you have friends or family members that exude these qualities and it never crossed your mind that they could be a modern-day hippie.

Until next time…….Here is your quote of the day.

“Knock on the door to my soul and you will find and ageless hippie with a rock and roll heart and a never-ending hope for peace.”  - Unknown.