Have you ever thought about this???

Question

Have you ever felt the urge to leave civilization and live, by yourself or with a few close friends/family in the middle of the forest? i sometimes think about this and how lame everyday stress and drama is in our modernday civilization. its so annoying. why did life have to become so hard? we spend our whole lives learning away. and most of the stuff is stuff i'm not gonna even use later on anyway. we learn and learn and learn up until we are about 21. and if you don't you're probably stuck at some crummy job. i wish there was no civilization sometimes..i visited the rainforest a couple years ago and i loved it. everything working together in perfect harmony, every creature not caring about what the other one thinks of it, it's merely trying to survive. what a calm, peaceful, experience. why did things have to get so hard??? we are too smart for our own good.how did evolution let (or God) let this happen? i often think most of our modern-day activities are quite pointless.what do i do

Answer 1

I can understand you because I had the same urge thirty years ago and I realized this need and found a place in midst of nature, surrounded by forest, far away from 'civilization' but not too far not being able to connect. I planted my own vegetable and fruits and build up the place with my own hands. A good experience, but after a few years I felt that it would be good to live with other people together, even though my animals are giving me good companion. So then started the hard part, different than if you have a job in a company, dealing with people there, having your problems with survival in this society, being trapped in the rate race, etc. different but not easier. People are sooooooo difficult! They want what they want out of their specific concepts and their self-image and they are hardly capable to deal or relate with conditions that doesn't fit in their expectation. Mostly they want confirmation for their established existence and living together and working on a common project is hardly possible. I could write a book about it! So after thirty years I am at the point to give up and live alone or only with my partner, but the idea to live with people doesn't work, unless I would take the role of a leader, but that's not what I want, so there seems no solution...
I suggest that you stay critical about this society and find your own way, but not necessary leaving civilization. You need to find calmness and peace in the first place within yourself and that doesn't depend where you are.
InkyPinkie

Answer 2

I would guess that most folks from time to time would like to get away from it all and find inner peace. I know this applies to me. However, places like you describe may seem beautiful at a quick glance (I've visited several rain forest- Even visited one in Alaska) but when you consider the entire package it certainly is not the utopia that you might think. I dare say the first time you got soaked and cold with no place to find comfort you probably would have a different perspective. The key point here is to try to resolve the issues you have with yourself. I'm not saying it is an easy road but one you must make every effort to start. Try to determine what you really enjoy in life. How could you turn that into a job? What training would you need? Where can you get it? Remember employers want people that will add value to the company. Review the people you associate with. Are they true friends? Do they desire the best for you? Do they help you achieve those your dreams? If not, try to find others with similar desires as you. However, in order to receive their help you need to be open for advice, which may not be what you want to hear. Last thought, please don't continue to be a victim. Make your own luck (suggestions above) Don't blame everyone else for your current situation. That really is the easy way out. Think about it, by being the victim you don't have to put forth much effort. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

My dream is to get lost in the woods, or mountains. Permanently. To find a companion(other than a trusty dog) would be the difficult part. I am sure I would gets sick of being alone.

Answer 4

Before you go off into the rain Forrest to live.

Try growing your own food and making your own clothes.
If you get sick, take care of yourself.
With no tools, building a shelter will be very hard.

I will stick to civilization.