When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.
― Nelson Mandela
Some of the most ignorant people in the society today think that quitting their jobs means choosing to become unproductive and lazy all day. And that success is all about money and accumulating material wealth. That kind of sheep thinking is only the result of the societal conditioning and brainwashing of the system. Did you know that growing your own food, having a fish pond, planting vegetables, permaculture farming or being an 'entrepreneur' are the real hard work. It is requires thinking, dedication, time management + serious physical work, probably more rewarding compared to just sitting and thinking all day while making the already rich richer.
Is this just some kind of a mad person's modest dream? In a world of greedy bankers, deceitful and self-serving politicians, ignorant tribalists and daily environmental destruction, this is just a simple ideal that deserves to come true.
Being independent and a thinking human being is possible. It requires the courage to live without having to participate in the 'soft slavery', human exploitation and environmental destruction. The courage to let go of the illusion of success, freedom, safety, and security. If these are not just an illusion then how come there are still many depressed people, broken families and unfulfilled lives in this world? People who are devoid of meaning and are only waiting for death. It is because they have never felt it necessary to go out of their so-called safety zone. They have never felt the urge to make their own choices. They were taught that life is meant to be lived in a cage of predetermined patterns.
Sure, it is nice to have a well-paid 9-5 job, a mansion and other trappings of material wealth. But the real wealth are healthy food, clean air, and water. Not piling a lot of worthless paper and dying with it in a box. Not dying in the pluffy clouds of convenience. What good is your wealth if you are dying of heart attack anyway? The world does not need more whiny snowflakes. The world needs more courageous trailblazers willing to stretch their comfort zones. The world needs more people who think that having courage is more important than remaining comfortable.
Are you worried about not having food to eat after quitting your job? Maybe it is time to 'really work' then. It is time to get some real-world skills. You would spend your days outside, tending your garden or farm, doing some hobbies, learning valuable skills, taking care of your fellow free-range animals and spending time with your loved ones. Human beings need some fresh air and sunlight too. They cannot be stuck in an enclosure until old age. They need to live their lives as early as now in order to produce free-range human beings too.
It is not just a dream to really live a meaningful life. It is possible to live an independent life and 'make the earth great again'. So let go of that rockstar complex brought about by the modern society and its unhealthy conditioning. Let go of that notion of 'safety and security' brought to you by the land of stolen lands fortified with manmade walls and imaginary lines. Healthy guilt and self-reflection are all necessary in order to make the change and live in harmony with other free-range human beings.
