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user-inactivated  ·  2707 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Why some Chinese millennials are taking up the hermit’s life in the mountains

The struggles of being isolated definitely illustrate the importance of being a part of a community. Even if you're in good health, emotionally, mentally, and physically, there's probably challenge after challenge out their. Chances are the few people that do choose to pursue asceticism/hermit lifestyles allow themselves an out if they decide it's ever time to change. Something along the lines of "I'm leaving guys. If I decide to come back though, mind if I give you a call? I might need help."