Group Discussions

Watched this video from Redacted and Gen. Mike Flynn. Interesting breakdown on why the Arctic is becoming more important, geopolitics, resources, and shipping routes. It also covers Greenland and icebreakers.

Hey everyone! I came across this video and had to share it. Now that the holidays are over, it’s a great time to start pickling.

If you love pickles, this is an easy watch. Nicole walks through a bunch of simple, quick recipes, from classic dill cucumbers to things like pickled jalapeños, garlic, and even shrimp. Nothing complicated, and definitely better than store bought.

If you’ve ever wanted to try pickling but felt unsure, this video makes it feel doable.

I found this channel on this platform, A Homesteading Journey, and this video really says what a lot of people are feeling. Rising costs, inflation, housing, and unstable jobs are making the American Dream feel out of reach. It’s a long video, but it’s worth watching because it explains why more families are turning to homesteading, frugal living, and self-sufficiency.

This is a great video. It explains in a very real way how the system keeps us trapped, and why stepping away, even a little can change how you feel about life. When you start stepping away from the system, even in small ways you actually feel more free. It can feel daunting at first, but this explains really well how the system is designed to keep us trapped through debt, pressure, and constant consumption. Once you see it, it’s hard to unsee it.

Dec 1st we moved away from the city to a small town of just over 7,000 people. The closest major city is about 3 hours away, and the nearest town with all the amenities is 45 minutes out. Since moving here, it honestly feels like stepping back 20 years. Don’t get me wrong, I still have ties to the system – work, bank accounts, all of that, but mentally and spiritually, I’m much calmer. Life feels simpler.

For the first time in a long time, I’m genuinely excited about things like starting my garden this year. I feel like I’m living with more intention instead of just reacting to the grind.

Curious what small changes others have made that helped them feel more free.

A lot of people talk about going off-grid, but this video (its a longer one) really changed how I think about it. It’s not just about power or water, it’s about freedom from systems that quietly shape your life. Jeff Burkinshaw from the Gridlessness channel talks about why his family left suburban life for a remote homestead in Canada, not out of fear, but to live more intentionally. Worth watching if you’ve ever felt pulled toward a simpler, more grounded way of living.