Your Guide to a “Hippie Summer Day”

A hippie summer day: a day of overflowing love and happiness where it feels like it’s your first day on Earth and everything seems like the most stunning thing you have ever seen, but also like you understand everything. A day of sunshine, flower crowns, and smiling so hard your face hurts.

If this sounds like everything you dream of, here is a little step-by-step guide/ some things to think about to create this wonderful day.

Wake Up With the Sun

Watching the sky get painted is the single most beautiful way to start the day.

I know the sun rises stupid early, especially in the summer months, but it’s only for one day and I promise it will be worth it.

Set your alarm the night before to ensure you can watch the whole thing. Sit on your porch, walk to a field nearby, or just watch through your window.

Eat a Good Breakfast With a View

If you need to, there is zero shame in going back to bed after watching the sunrise.

Whenever you’re hungry and ready for breakfast, you’re going to make a really yummy breakfast that makes you feel GOOD. This can be whatever you want, just make sure you really enjoy it.

The other piece of this is you’re going to have your breakfast somewhere with a good view. Breakfast picnics are very underrated- I would highly recommend laying out a blanket in the grass under a tree, sitting at a picnic table in the park, going to the beach, or wherever else you can think of. Enjoy the cool morning air when these places are probably less crowded.

Another great option is driving somewhere, parking, and having a picnic in the back of your car with the trunk up and facing somewhere beautiful.

If it’s not feasible to go somewhere, that’s okay! Sit on your porch, in your yard, or just by an open window for the fresh air.

Put On a Colorful Outfit

You need to wear an outfit that makes you feel happy and confident. Try to wear something as colorful as possible to fully encompass the hippie vibes.

Think tie-dyes, fun prints, bright colors, and accessories like jewelry, sunglasses, and fun bags.

Flowy clothes are always a go-to, but truly just wear whatever you feel the most comfortable in.

Get Outside & Move

Go on a hike or just a little walk outside. Dance in the grass, hula hoop, or rock climb.

You can do whatever sounds fun to you, just get outside and move!

Spend the Majority of Your Time Outside

Spend as much time as you possibly can outside. Be in the sun, feel the grass under your feet, and embrace any wind that comes.

Go on an adventure, but also do your normal activities outdoors. Whether you’re working, scrolling on your phone, reading, painting, journaling, or anything else, try to do it outside.

Feel the Earth

Ditch your shoes and walk barefoot, close your eyes and face the sun and let the light pour down on you, stand in the wind and let it blow your hair, stand in the rain, duck under a wave and let it toss you around, jump into the river, or hug a tree.

Feel the Earth as much as you can. You will remind yourself how powerful and beautiful it is.

Tell At Least One Person You Love Them

The more the merrier, but be sure to tell at least one person you love them today. It is always a beautiful thing to remind the people we love just how loved they are.

Find the Beauty in Everything

Pay attention to everything in a positive way. Remind yourself how beautiful the view out your window is and how good your coffee is. Watch the bug crawl across your blanket with a perspective of curiosity and peace, look for shapes in the clouds, and find beauty in every imperfection you come across. Watch the shadows change as the sun moves throughout the day.

Don’t rush anything today. Fall in love with all the simple things and let yourself fill up with genuine joy.

Watch the Sunset

Go somewhere to watch the sunset!

If you have a go-to sunset spot, go there or try somewhere new. Go on a sunset hike or just sit in the trunk of your car.

Stargaze

If possible, make your way out of the city to where there is less light pollution. Lay down under the stars and just be.

Sky View is a great app for finding constellations. If you’re interested in knowing where constellations are, download an app before you go. It is super interesting to see what constellations you’re looking at.

Go With the Flow, and Give Yourself Grace and Understanding

There are no “rules” to live a happy life and these are all just suggestions. Take this list as inspiration and live your “hippie day” (and all your days) with ultimate peace, understanding, and happiness towards yourself and the rest of the world.

Try new things and break out of your comfort zone, but also move with understanding and peace. Listen to good music, dance, and chase the moments where your soul feels free. Dream big, and chase those dreams in everything you do.

I hope you see yourself through the same eyes that watch the sunset over mountains and turquoise waves crash against the sand. I hope you remember how wonderful your soul is and how beautiful the course of your life will be.