Well-said anonymous, it's rather counter-intuitive that individuals, by choosing to remove themselves from society, can find themselves evermore connected to the world and its peoples. Humans can be social animals, but it's not necessary, as there have been periods of time when surviving even as a single entity was necessary for some.

The long and storied traditions of looking inward for wisdom has brought about stories, religions and traditions that some, including myself, claim are underrepresented in a modern world dominated by viewpoints that hinge on growth, imbalanced relationships of power and the consumption of resources gone unchecked.

Peace comes from within, for if your wants are unlimited there is no amount of destruction that will sate your desires.