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Most of what we see shows Off-grid living as this super positive-only kind of living. It is interesting to know about the challenges too. But I think it is worth facing these challenges while embracing a slow and mindful life that is good for your mind and body.

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It's true. Maybe a defect we have of overhyping something without showing the full spectrum.

We'll always have upsides and downsides regardless of lifestyle. And like you said, in this case, I believe the tradeoffs are worth it.

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100% agree. Any lifestyle has ups and downs and it's my mission to show people a true and authentic overview of this way of life. I agree the tradeoffs are fully worth it!

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I've heard good things about living in the countryside of Colombia. Thank you for introducing me to Juan Gonzalez. Nicely done!

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Interesting that you mention that, Neela. I didn't heard (or read) any positives about living on the countryside until I started doing it ahaha. Maybe it's serendipity or something. 😅

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I have a friend who lives in Columbia and he often talks about his cabin in the countryside. He loves living there and I promised to visit him sometime 😄

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That is so cool, glad you liked it Neela!

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Pretty nice! Cabins have some sort of allure to them. And if it's paired with the views from the countryside, I can see why he loves it. 😆

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This is fascinating! So many aspects I didn’t consider. Is Juan Colombian? I think it would be cool if there were little villages of people living off-grid together. I imagine it can get very isolating. But I really resonated with the independence aspect. Society is so sick and toxic on so many levels and opting out of that sounds appealing. I do admire people who are able to do this.

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Hey Suzanne, thanks for the comment!

I indeed am (although it's a long story of being out for a long time and then going back...).

I think that idea you mention is really cool. I only know of one place that does that off-grid, self-sustainable type of living called "Proyecto Gaia".

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