It occured to me last night that I may have not explicitly expressed what energy independence has meant to me personally and in real terms.
Energy independence has allowed me to have conversations about people’s identity, their purpose and how they interact with others. Energy independence has allowed me to have conversations about religion and society, and amazingly enough – we always end on common ground. Energy independence has, is, and shall remain a means to discussing one of the most basic components of human action.
Oh yeah, but it has also let me feel confident in farming, tree-house’ing, homesteading, having a cell phone, being able to have a fan, etc. I guess it has allowed me to focus on the action of being human. Yeah, not everyone has that nagging thought about where your energy comes from and how insane it is that we now can travel thousands of miles in a day, or communicate across the world in milliseconds… but I do, and this lets me rest easier at night 🙂
Energy independence to me is about having the ability and confidence to do what you are called to do.
I don’t recall paying much attention to what ‘Energy Independence’ means to me. Even after living in 🇵🇷 for the past 12 yrs where there has always been issues with our electrical service. Black outs are expected throughout the year and many, many, many times where we are left without for hours and days.
It’s a shame that we have had to endure the reality of our complacency, yet this same reality forces us to acknowledge and into ACTION.
Energy Independence is essential!!! A must!!! It truly is freedom and life sustaining.
Solar energy is sustainable energy! Wow! A fan, radio, charging cell phones, tablets, computers and life giving asthma therapeutic treatments at home!!! Just to mention a few of the critical elements of safety, comforts and quality of life ( both physical and mental health ).
Was it hurracain Maria? Is it that I’ve entered the golden years and I’m slower and need more? Or could it be I’m actually wiser? But all this to say, Energy Independence is CRITICAL to our own independence and puts us all on the same playing ground to create, discover and bring greater joy to our life. Solar energy is available to us all for free!!! We need to learn to capture, store and use solar energy with respect. Energy is life, and it means the world to me.
Thank you for your comments. I look forward to our journey towards energy independence!