Chapter 12

Meeting the neighbors reinforced the idea that there is more than one way to live this sort of lifestyle. In the beginning I was expecting the members of this society to be more or less the same, have little education, and be unconcerned about events going on in other parts of the country/world. I was happy to find that unlike I suspected, these people aren't ignorant, they have simply chosen a life that is congruent with their belief system and morals. Living a life without technology, does not mean doing things the hard way. This community has simplified their way of life so that it suits them and their needs. Not all goals in life have to revolve around possessions and success (especially in monetary terms). Getting to know the neighbors has emphasized that although they all have similar beliefs, they are still independent people with independent personalities.