Since the lock down. I really pulled my finger out. I now have my own power, food and skills for anything. This is the main reason I got into bush craft in the first place. The electric was out here for 9 days after that last storm. I didn't even notice. .. Although I must say that what started as a Rambo survivalist exercise has since turned into a spiritual journey. DD x
I know what you mean about the spiritual journey. I've been trying to tune in to what the natural world is telling me for many years. I feel things without words, a kind of knowing. Sounds wacky, but its true.
I've noticed less birds, less variety of small birds, butterflies, bees, and insects in general.
My local river is poorly, trees are sad.
I too wouldn't miss electricity. I've spent time off grid, so it's not new to me, though I was younger and fitter in those days. I think it would be more of an effort nowadays.
Wish I could get others on board around here, I am still the only one I know with a proper water filter , everyone else seems to think a britta jug is fine!!
I've just shut up now. Let them get on with their delusions , one pack of candles and a single torch with one set of spare batteries, a camping gas stove with a spare canister, and a britta jug....Good luck!