{"id":32467,"date":"2018-01-30T14:28:07","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T11:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=32467"},"modified":"2020-09-10T16:51:37","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T16:51:37","slug":"living-off-the-grid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/living-off-the-grid\/","title":{"rendered":"Living Off The Grid Is Easier Than It Seems And These 7 Communities Prove This"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you crave a life that’s frugal, simple, and a little less ordinary, living off the grid might be for you.<\/p>\n

We are used to a fast-paced world of computers, smartphones, and instant gratification. Doing without all this may seem impossible. But the concept of simplicity and getting away from it all works. It leaves us with a sense of calm happiness, as proven by communities that have embraced this lifestyle.<\/p>\n

What it means to live off the grid<\/h2>\n

When was the last time you started a fire with sticks and stones? We live in the lap of luxury these days. Conveniences are more than a given; we expect them. We want what we ask for immediately. We’ve been cut off from nature and therefore, independent living.<\/p>\n

Living off the grid is just existing as you are, with only nature as a resource<\/b>. You’re not dependent on modern trappings or conveniences such as the cell phone, the internet or television. People survive without relying on society or the government. They live in houses with apparently endless supplies of food, water, fuel, and fabric.<\/p>\n

This way of life also means not wasting resources<\/b>. Conservation is a necessity; living off the grid means using renewable energy<\/a>. You must make the best of what nature gives you. It’s a timeless lifestyle<\/b>. Without the television, cell phone, all the Internet to distract you, you’ll only need to spend time on a handful of tasks. You won’t face the stress that comes with constant communication.<\/p>\n

Some off-the-grid communities rely on barter for their survival. They trade water, fuel, food, and other commodities.<\/p>\n

Benefits of living off the grid<\/h2>\n

This lifestyle may seem scary. It conjures up images of freezing winters, hot summers, and rocky, inaccessible roads. But it has its perks.<\/p>\n

First of all, it’s inexpensive<\/b>. Using renewable energy means saving money on your electricity bills. Some power companies offer their clients the option of selling surplus energy back to them via a net metering system. They make energy accessible through distributable generation sources. Think of solar panels, methane digesters, and natural gas microturbines.<\/p>\n

Also, it’s a flexible<\/b> way of life. It’s for you if you enjoy nature and wide-open spaces. You have the freedom to live anywhere you wish. It has a positive impact on the environment<\/b> as well. Global warming is causing noticeable climate change. Going off the grid and using renewable energy means reducing carbon gas emissions.<\/p>\n

7 Off the Grid Communities All Over the World<\/h3>\n

A life without modern conveniences may seem unthinkable. But it’s entirely possible. These communities<\/a> have\u00a0embraced back-to-nature living and are successful at it.<\/p>\n

1. Wildroots, an Appalachian Mountains community<\/h4>\n

First of all, is a group of people who exist peacefully in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. This group of friends, who call themselves Wildroots, have retreated from the hustle and bustle of life.<\/p>\n

They live off wild animals, look after a forest garden, and gather wild berries. Todd, the community’s founder, says that this surpasses a nine-to-five lifestyle when he would sit in his office and wish the day would end.<\/p>\n

The community has no electricity and hauls water from a stream that runs through it. The people cultivate food that just grows. Wildroots is keenly aware that society exists but disengages from it because it believes that people have become too dependent on ecosystems.<\/p>\n

2. A Community on Lasqueti Island<\/h4>\n