As challenging as it may be to live off the grid,most off-gridders feel that the benefits far outweigh the difficulties. Jorge and Ella Alvarez, off-gridders in northern Arizona say,"We love being off-grid. It's definitely hard work,but it puts everything in life into perspective. 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 agift that has allowed us to be more in touch with nature and each other."