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How can I be a hermit even if I am still a teenager?

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Teenagers can be hermits by avoiding friends, being homeschooled if possible and not seeking activities outside the home. You'll still have to communicate with your family, but you don't have to talk to anyone else.

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Can I experience being a hermit for just three months?

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Yes, you don't have to do it permanently if you don't want to. Sometimes just a break away from people is enough.

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Is it an absolute necessity to remain abstinent as a hermit? Am I allowed to have a significant other?

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I guess it might be possible, though the word hermit implies a solitary life. You don't need to be rigid about it, though. Perhaps you can find a partner that wants to live a very quiet, simple life as well.

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What do I do if I don't want to go full hermit?

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Just because you're a hermit doesn't mean you have to shut yourself off from the outside world. Find a way that suits you.

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Is it possible to be completely self sustaining in this day and age?

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Definitely. Simply find some land (legally) where you can build a house, a farm, a toilet and other necessities. Then start living! Don't forget water though, and bear in mind you can be self-reliant but you do need healthcare. So be near a hospital. Even if you know a lot of medical stuff, some things just can't be treated by yourself alone.

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What is the difference between a hermit and a recluse?

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Hermits tend to live in solitude for religious or spiritual reasons. As a recluse, you would avoid people for other reasons.

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Can I be a religious hermit for a year and then stop?

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Yes. You may find the benefits last even if you return to society. Or you may decide to regularly take hermetic breaks, for example, being a hermit each year for one month, especially during a period considered particularly holy to your religion, such as Lent or Ramadan.

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How can I be a hermit if I have a personal assistant?

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Do not speak to them. They can drop packages off at your door or leave notes. Also, as others have noted, you do not have to completely avoid all human contact to be a hermit.

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What's some good advice if I want to be a hermit?

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Remember, that the true goal of an hermit is to reach wisdom. Also, grow your own food, it will make you closer to the earth.

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Do most hermits attend worship services regularly?

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No, because hermits go solo. If you wish to be a hermit, then you probably will do them on your own.

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