As challenging as it may be to live off the grid,most off-gridders feel that the bennefits far outweigh the difficulties. Jorge and Ella Alvarez, off-gridders in northen AriZona say "We love being off-grid. It's definitely hard work,but it puts everything in life into perpective.It's surprising to find just how much you can do without. Many people think we have a harsh and depressing lifestyle. Nothing could be further from the truth. We see living off the grid as a gift that has allowed us to be more in touch with nature and each other."