Okay, so today I decided to dive into this whole “hermit future” concept. It’s been buzzing around, and I figured, why not give it a shot? See what it’s all about.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed a game plan. Just holing up in my apartment wasn’t going to cut it. I wanted to do this right, or at least, as “right” as you can when you’re intentionally cutting yourself off from the world.
- Stocked up on essentials. Think canned goods, pasta, rice – the whole nine yards. Didn’t want to be running out for a bag of chips halfway through.
- Downloaded a bunch of stuff. Movies, books, podcasts. Entertainment is key, people.
- Set some ground rules. No social media, limited news, and definitely no unnecessary online shopping.
The Thick of It
The first couple of days were… weird. I kept reaching for my phone, instinctively wanting to check Twitter or Instagram. It was like a phantom limb, this constant urge to connect.
But then, something shifted. I started reading more. Actually finished a book I’d been putting off for months. I dusted off my old guitar and started messing around with it. Even cooked some decent meals, instead of just ordering takeout.
It was surprisingly… peaceful. No constant notifications, no pressure to respond to emails, no endless scrolling. Just me, my thoughts, and a whole lot of time.
The Outcome
So, did I achieve full-blown hermit enlightenment? Not exactly. But I did gain some valuable perspective. I realized how much time I wasted on mindless distractions. How much I craved real, tangible experiences, instead of just staring at a screen.
Will I become a permanent hermit? Probably not. But I’m definitely going to incorporate some of these practices into my daily life. More reading, less scrolling. More creating, less consuming. It’s a work in progress, but hey, that’s life, right?
