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Originally Posted by $5 submissions
There's many off-grid, independent living type blogs out there. It appears that there's a resurgence of interest in independent living due to a) energy costs b) interest in organic food and "organic living" c) realization that with the increase in off grid technology out there, off-grid doesn't necessarily mean uncomfortable.
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I think you're right, and there are many forms or stages to living off the grid. Living off the grid 100% will be uncomfortable and trying for some. I guess it depends on how much one is willing to give up.
I can't tell you how great it was to not have TV, radio or any communication with the outside world. It gave me tons of time to think, be creative and learn to survive while enjoying things that I always seemed to take for granted. I guess I had more energy when all the push button items and propaganda were removed from my life.
I am not trying to knock anyone who is working to get off of fossil fuels or trying to be independent. Even if you have solar panels installed when you live in the city, you are still at the mercy of the utility company as you will have to sell excess power you create to the same idiots that prompted you to go solar.....something to consider ;)
I feel truly living off the grid would be giving up all the monetary and push button things that we have all come accustom to.....the simpler life.....
