When we first started RVing, my husband thought it would be just for trips, but I wanted out of where we were so I packed everything in the RV. We ended up loving our own little special space together and being able to move whenever we felt like it. We just couldn't picture ourselves in one place and maybe that's why we never found one.
People talk about their dreams. They say one day I will go here and there. One day when I have money I will do this or that. We don't have a lot of money. We are not anywhere near upper class. All we have done is set our priorities on what we want. As of right now we are not paying rent and haven't been for the last week or so. We pay for gas to get from place to place, but no rent. We don't even have an electricity bill because we installed solar panels. We are now even able to use our outlets. When we need water we fill up our tanks. When they are full we have to find a dump station. The fridge runs of off propane which lasts about a month. Our microwave runs off of solar power now too. Most of our big bills come from our car payment, cell phone, food and a few other things. We could have more money if I got a stable job but then we would be stuck in one place and really wouldn't be able to enjoy that extra money. I do have a job, but not in the traditional sense. I use and sell doTERRA essential oils and I make skincare products when people order them. I also write my blog, as you can see. I do consider that work even though it doesn't bring in any money yet. It keeps me focused.
To live on the road, all you really need to do is establish a way to make money from anywhere. The internet and new technology has made this very possible. "Where there is a will, there is a way." My husband had a will to work remotely. He wanted it bad and he made it happen. He used to work at an office desk five days a week.
Right now we are camped at Lake Mohave in Nevada. My husband is able to work from his computer here as well. I don't know scientifically speaking how nature affects mood but it does. I have felt wonderful out here the whole time. Much better than I did in Hemet. As I look out at the lake I see ducks swimming and diving. The ripples in the water roll on to the shore. I hear birds constantly chirping and conversing with one another. This morning I saw multiple butterflies playing together. This is life. This is peace. If we live too fast we don't even notice beauty any more. I feel like anyone could have this if they wanted it, but most don't. They say they do, but they can't leave behind the malls, the Starbucks, the extra paid hours. Don't get me wrong. Those things I enjoy too, but sometimes being without them is important to learn and grow. We get stuck in the hustle and bustle of life and neglect our emotional health.
STEPS TO LIVING OFF THE GRID
1. Find a way to work for your boss remotely or start your own online business
2. Sell all your belongings and buy a travel vehicle.
3. Install solar panels for free electricity
4. Cut ties to anything holding you back
5. Pay off debt with money from selling belongings
6. Simplify your life completely
7. Find someone with the same vision and marry them, LOL jk!
8. Map out places to stay for free and move often
9. Be mindful of your finances
10. Make friends in different places; if you have a business, network through friends
Last but not least, do not fear! It may seem scary venturing out into the unknown but it is there you will find yourself and will learn to fear nothing.
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