Great move getting off of the grid.
(All I can say now is that I am anti-system, pro small as fuck government)
As the people at the head of the table continue to think they know what is best for all of us no matter where we live, checking out and doing things the way we wish is totally refreshing and breathes new life back into one's very being.
To me, homesteading doesn't mean that you need to live a life without modern conveniences!
I ran the rat race for many years, having four children dictated that. Over the past, for t 6 years I have established a new way of living and looking at things. Life is simpler now and I feel a real sense of accomplishment.
45 years ago we bought our land, knowing that one day we would be able to live a life void of all the nonsense that continued to keep us under the thumb of others.
Homesteading is a learning experience, whatever degree you decide to take it to.
For us, growing our own food to avoid all of the shit that is used to produce the amount of food needed to feed the masses was our first goal. Providing heat by the way of natural resources was a must. Having a water supply by the way of a well and pond has paid huge dividends as clean water is such a huge issue and getting bigger all of the time. Hunting and fishing took on a new meaning. We live in a very rural area and have developed some great friendships which brought on a whole new meaning to the word community. Alternative energy sources have given us an opportunity to leave less of a footprint on the land.
Life is much simpler now and this new way of living has shown us just how important it is to be one with nature.
@anomadsoul, with your journey just beginning, if there is ever anything I may be able to give you a little insight about please don't hesitate to ask.
Good luck with your new life. Homesteading is a trip that will enrich your life.