Should I pack up and live in the mountains?

Question

I feel sad and angry most of the time. I live in the city with lots of traffic. The place is filled with strangers. Sometimes my work takes me to the country. I take the bus. I like looking at trees, grass, oceans. They are so yummy to look at. For christmas, I stayed with my brother. He has an unfarmed 1 acre land. I loved staying under the tree and looking at the weeds and flowers. I hated having to go back home to the city for some unfinished business. Now I found a job again. But I just want to save money, then I can go back with my brother. He has a small party business, with lots of room for improvement. As soon as I save up money, should I leave the city and join him there? I dont know anybody there. How can I earn money? I am scared. There is a sense of security in the city, because the economy is vibrant. I feel there is no way of being bankrupt here. But in the country, if I get bankrupt, then its the end of me. What should I do?

Answer 1

i moved to a little town with my family. we didn't know anyone. farm land and forest all around us. i have no other family here just my own, but i love it here. no traffic, no police or fire engine sirens, no expensive stores that i could impulse shop at, no fear. clean air, friendly neighbours, next to no crime. it's a great place for my kids to grow up.

whenever we visit the city i just cringe and remember how much i hate traffic and the road raged individuals, the wasted time spent in your car waiting for the light to turn, trying to find cheap parking!!

we've lived in this little town for almost 4 years now and we've made some friends. i don't think i could ever move back to the city.