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-grinders in northern Arizona say,"we love being off-grid.it is definitely hard work,but it puts everything in life into perspective.it is 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".