Peace, love, and happiness

PEACE?

• the state prevailing during the absence of war
• harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
• the absence of mental stress or anxiety
• the general security of public places
• a treaty to cease hostilities

And this is what we fought long and hard for. Peace; the unity of everyone in every country, from every race, religion, and class. We wanted to be one. No dictionary definition can explain the true meaning of peace. The overall feeling of the sixties through a hippie's eyes was peace, love, and happiness. They were free spirits. However in the 60's, peace, love, and happiness did not prevail on everyone. Many people were killed or injured during protests that promoted peace. American soldiers had to open fire on Americans. It was a very turbulent time; however, through this era we learned how to live alternate lifestyles and how to go against the mainstream. The counterculture opened up our eyes and taught us that being normal isn't always the only way to live. Living a life of peace, love and happiness is accepted now because of the sixties era.