Maybe I'm fantasizing or being unrealistic but I've been thinking quite a bit about "getting off the grid". Years ago I read Duane Elgin's book Voluntairy Simplicity and was struck by the idea of simplistic living. I like the thought of taking it a step farther and living as author Suart Wilde called a "fringe dweler". As a fringe dweller one is not necessary a hermit or recluse but has chosen to live lighty off the grid of society. I've always enjoyed the company of others but at the same time have always felt the urge for a life of contemplation - even going so far as consider joining a monestary at one point. I enjoy the thought of being a "monk in the world" and living a life of solitude and quite (and running and kettlbells of course!) Far from retreating from the world the concept is to become truly one with the world through solitairy means - realizing the world within.
That's where my thoughts are now.
Who knows?
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