Is it Possible to live off the land?
We are in the process of building an eco-community, a group of families with common interests and goals wanting to live a much simpler, freer life without mortgage and energy companies breathing down our necks.
All three Families have long since left behind the constraints of living in big house with even bigger bills and opted for life on wheels, we have all lived together on an eco-campsite in England for a few months, so we are pretty sure we can all get along and make it work, but is it really possible in this day and age to truly live off the land and be 100% self-sufficient?
I know for sure that in the Amazon and other parts of the world that haven't been colonised or industrialised that this is a reality, but is it possible for us lazy westerners, who rely so much on machines, technology and money to be completely off-grid.?
I am not sure if we can 100% go back to the way we all lived before the invention of money, but being self-sufficient and living off the land in connection with nature is absolutely possible, and is happening all over the world, the @gardenofeden is a shining examlple of how this is achievable even for "lazy" westeners
Before starting out on this quest to build our sustainable utopia I was massively over worrying about how much work it would be, and how it would all be possible, but the closer we get, the more I realise it's just a case of simplifying our lives to the point where we really don't need to worry anymore.
We, humans, have massively overcomplicated our lives to the extent where we don't even have time for our families anymore,
Is it really that important to have the cars, big houses and 50" TVs, when all we really ever need is food to eat and a roof over our heads.?
Enough is enough, it's time to get simple!
Follow us on our Quest to build a sustainable, simple life for our families, because nothing else really matters.
If you are lazy, you will starve.
hahahaha yes i guess so!
I really like your way of thinking!!!.. I would love to live off the land , in a commune setting where everybody shares together ( daily tasks etc) and eats together , and just, get along!
Watch this space, and when it's all up and running come and visit or join :)
Thanks for the feedback @aineyann
I saw u are now following, followed back :)
I will be sure to check back! & Thank you so much! Your eyes are open to the world. -I look forward to your future posts,:)-
Yes it is possible. We live off grid out in the desert. Our family is a tribe unplugged.
That's great! we are off-grid, but living off the land we are yet to accomplish.
In theory all this should be possible because there obviously was a time that it wasn't even a question if it would be possible. It just WAS possible! Good luck man! Will follow every bit of your adventure!
You are so right, it just WAS possible! No if's butt's or maybe's
Thanks Brother!
There is no try if you aim to do!
All is possible, especially as the networks grow and we can all support one another. Personally I am more excited by co-creating a new grid that is aligned rather than being off grid but totally wish you the best, in cooperation with all for all so everyone can live their dreams.
Yes, a network of communities, trading and supporting one another is how the future looks in my mind.
Off-grid is just a term I use for not being tied to a giant multinational energi company.
I don't mean to be cut off from society.
There seems to be a big movement of people turning to an alternative way of living.
The future is bright :)
Thanks for the feedback @bretawarshawsky
I hope it all works.. I do see a book out of this.. LOL.. hopefully a great ending.. be ready for the unexpected. Why not live on the edge? Makes life more interesting.
hehehe this is the book, well chapter one anyway. :)
well start out by saying, "my mother warned me" .. sorry I could not resist.. have to get off here.. late haha
hahaha sweet dreams!
I don't know why I wrote late.. .. probably late to leave.. it is 11 am here now on Sunday
Couldn't agree more with the core concept especially on the simplyfying aspect of things. Roughly where in the UK are you guys, like nearest big city or county etc.? Keep us posted about your progress. Resteemed ;-)
Thank you @steemuwe
We was in a campsite near Lewis East Sussex,
But I'm originally from Kingston on Thames
Thanks for the resteem :)
Cool - we have travelled through all of UK and Ireland in 1999 with a VW van. We also have been to Brighton. Also I was born and grew up in Lewes partner city in Germany Waldshut-Tiengen ;-) Small world it is ;-)
Sounds a bit like a kibbutz. Good luck.
thank you so much for this post. well said
"We, humans, have massively overcomplicated our lives to the extent where we don't even have time for our families anymore,
Is it really that important to have the cars, big houses and 50" TVs, when all we really ever need is food to eat and a roof over our heads.?
Enough is enough, it's time to get simple!"
Your welcome @marionjoe
I am really starting to enjoy writing, for the first time in my life. :)
you have hit the nail on the head. that is how i feel. 'aint it fabulous!
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