I think it's a valuable thing to retreat from society at times, to get away from the noise of it and get slower to nature, the planet. I do this by camping and hiking, kayaking and simple being with nature. I prefer to do this in far away places where people can't reach me. I'm fortunate to have the skills to do so and feel comfortable in remote places, and the equipment to get me there so it's something I greatly value. The time away.
Society has lost its way, people have. They put importance on things that shouldn't be so important and they have forgotten what is truly important: Manners, generosity, kindness, the planet, working with their hands, courtesy...I don't see it coming back any time soon...So I escape it at times.
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.
I agree 100%!
This retreat is very enjoyable and relaxing
I'm a girl of extroversion, and you may not believe it, but sometimes I like not to see any people for a while, and even their voices bother me...
Among the good qualities of the people you mentioned, kindness has diminished the most because they no longer trust each other ...
It's great to have these skills
How nice it would be if I could come with you once and learn more about nature.
My question is, how did you learn these skills?
And did this equipment cost you a lot?
Great questions.
I've had an interest in the outdoors for a long time, since I was a kid, and over the years gained a little knowledge here and there mostly by trial and error. Making mistakes is a good way to learn. Now, well I still do that same but with the skills I have I make less mistakes.
As for the cost? Yes, it's costly. I'm not one to buy sub-standard things and prefer the buy once cry once ethos meaning I buy the right thing first time even if it costs a little extra so that I'll not have to buy the same thing again.
Thanks for your comments.
How great
It shows that you are free and free inside
I love your shopping model
In the words of the British: I have not yet become rich enough to buy cheap goods (having to buy good goods again)
Stay happy, healthy and rich
I like that saying you quote, I've not heard it before actually so thanks for putting it on my radar.
you're welcome