The two words, "Anne" and "Explores" describe who Anne is to a T. In fact, she has a website that is a picture of hope for hippies and non-hippies alike. It is full of adventure and practical advice for those of us life explorers. Anne remembers the moment her body first betrayed her: a steady ache after a long run that turned into sharp pain and made stairs feel impossible. That fear and the slow, stubborn work of getting her back to her baseline is what this hip hope sto

This Hopeful Hippie is so excited to introduce you to Powerful aka Kara.  For those of you in the “know” you realize that I don’t have a typo or a spelling error.  Kara is powerful and pao-erful.  PAO stands for Periacetabular Osteotomy.  It is a whole acronym that equals a whole lot of pain, but more importantly can change your life. This acronym has also been the champion of resilience and hope for many.    Wow, it’s clear that Kara is incredibly powerful! She was a high s

The Beginning of a Transformation I would like to tell you a little story. Once upon a time, there was a young “ish” feeling Hopeful Hippie. At the time, she had undergone six hip surgeries. Each surgery came with long and challenging recoveries. In her work orbit, there was someone who made this Hopeful Hippie feel less than. “How’s my surgery girl?” In just four words, this Hopeful Hippie was put into a box. She became the sum of her hip surgeries. So much so that the 7th a

(With Dancing Shoes and Hiking Boots) Hey you all! As you all know, life can be one wild ride—twists, turns, highs, lows, and a few...

As I sit here sipping my herbal tea and watching the sun rise, a wave of inspiration washes over me. 2025 is just around the corner, and...

Perspective is everything and nothing all at once. What do I mean by that? Well, give me a sec to ponder. That thought literally just...

I have really been thinking about my focus word for 2024!  Words that I have nurtured in the past several years have focused on...

For those of you who are new to this blog or may have forgotten, last year, I shared with each of you a word of the day. I am starting...

I have begun to look forward to the fall finally! I have had an amazing summer with a two-week trip to Greece with my siblings and their...

I can't remember if I told you all that I had a book all drawn out in my mind. It has been floating around like a ping pong ball between...

This year has been a whirlwind of busyness. Weddings and funerals. Estate paperwork. Trips to Texas, Arizona and Florida. ...

There are lots of organizations out there and people that are providing support to hippies worldwide! One organization who does this is...

For the last several years, I have really tried to focus on a word that I could use to refocus myself when needed. Last year was joy and...

Note: This is a slightly revised version of what was posted last year. This week, in the U.S., there is a focus on gratitude. I find it...

Facing life with wisdom is a work in progress for me! Enjoy.... If You Are Wise Poet: William Arthur Ward If you are wise, you will...

So, here is the scoop. I am struggling to find some more four-letter words and I really don't want to move on to five letter words just...

I literally did not think that I would be able to come up with a bunch of four-letter words for the word of the day in November, but with...

So many of you this week shared with me another four-letter word - heal. I absolutely agree with you all. Our word, heal, actually...

Today's word is home! In a sense, it is four walls filled with love, memories, smells of baking cookies and lots of emotions. This next...

Positive four-letter words are getting harder to come by on this Friday. Here you go: door. Okay, where are you going with this,...