Finding meaning in a simple life?

[Kestra]

I know this guy, I'll call him Gerry Moorcastle. He has an incredibly clear purpose in life. His meaning in life is profound. He believes that civilization is going to collapse within his lifetime. He is about 30 or 35. So after getting a liberal arts degree he decided to learn carpentry, useful to make money and as a traditional skill. That is how he earns his living. In his off hours he is building a large permaculture homestead in a rural area. He has a huge garden, a pond for fish and duck, the whole deal.

I wish I had the guts/ability to take on that type of project. It feels important to me, but I can't quite figure out how to mesh a homestead type situation with the other things i want/need in life. I think an urban homestead might be better for me. Or two residences? Urban and rural, both tiny? Something for future thoughts.