Modern Living

Why are we unhappy as a society? It’s because we are getting away from our roots and living simply. Many of us live in cities, and if the economy were to collapse, we would be unable to grow fruits and vegetables or raise livestock. We would be lost. We have become too dependent on the government to provide this false sense of a social support network. We must get back to simpler times. We should grow food, focus on our inner peace, eat healthy food, spend quality time with loved ones, and obtain a minimalistic lifestyle.

Historically, much of the time was spent caring for the land and preparing daily meals. Society has tried to “simplify” this, in hopes of profit, by providing food, items to buy, and giving us jobs to make money. But in this pursuit of profit, we have lost sight of the value of self-reliance. The infrastructure we have created now forces people to generate an income just to live, with taxes supporting it. It now costs money just to exist. This is a stark societal critique-what has the world come to when the basic necessities of life are no longer freely accessible?

The goal is to determine the minimum one needs to survive, obtain that with little savings, and be consistent. Then, once you are monetarily satisfied, focus your efforts on improving your living skills to become more independent. This means growing food, getting livestock and raising them, and learning how to repair things you own (a car or home). I’m not saying that to get “off the grid,” ultimately, we must become more independent and self-reliant. How about we all start by brewing our coffee in the morning instead of going for the convenience cup at the local coffee shop? Be more present in your own life and participate in creating it.