I would not want the lifestyle of a hunter/gatherer. A diet of meat and berries is fine in the short term but permanently? No thank you, I like my coffee and tea along with a variety of foods. I also like my creature comforts.
I have no desire to completely escape the modern world, but rather just want to leave it behind whenever I wish, on my terms. For the most part I've been able to do that. And I believe that if people can get away whenever they need to, to rejuvenate, to reground themselves, then their overall outlook on life would be vastly improved.
I have an intense dislike of towns and crowds, so being in the bush is a true pleasure, and I'm fortunate that I am able to do that for a good part of the year. I think the trick is in finding the right balance. But like it or not, money, even if only a small amount, is necessary in today's world, unless one wishes to live like a caveman.
As much as we would like to simply walk away sometimes and leave it all behind, I think it's pretty much pure fantasy. To do it for a few weeks or even months is one thing, but permanently?
A person can live on next to nothing if they really want to, but they will also have nothing. We all have our highs and lows, but given time and a bit of thought, I believe anyone desiring to get away will learn to do so without completely trying to escape the modern world, which with all it's faults is I think still better than living like a wolf, constantly looking for it's next meal.
I have no desire to completely escape the modern world, but rather just want to leave it behind whenever I wish, on my terms. For the most part I've been able to do that. And I believe that if people can get away whenever they need to, to rejuvenate, to reground themselves, then their overall outlook on life would be vastly improved.
I have an intense dislike of towns and crowds, so being in the bush is a true pleasure, and I'm fortunate that I am able to do that for a good part of the year. I think the trick is in finding the right balance. But like it or not, money, even if only a small amount, is necessary in today's world, unless one wishes to live like a caveman.
As much as we would like to simply walk away sometimes and leave it all behind, I think it's pretty much pure fantasy. To do it for a few weeks or even months is one thing, but permanently?
A person can live on next to nothing if they really want to, but they will also have nothing. We all have our highs and lows, but given time and a bit of thought, I believe anyone desiring to get away will learn to do so without completely trying to escape the modern world, which with all it's faults is I think still better than living like a wolf, constantly looking for it's next meal.