As someone struggling with genuine, unwanted poverty, the "chosen poverty" people are some of the most oblivious, privileged people I've ever met.
And I don't mean anyone who chooses a simple life because that is what makes them happy, I mean the people who aren't really impoverished but live like they are and trumpet it like flagellants in the middle ages having a parade.
It is, as you say, an image they want to project of "enlightenment," when usually they are arrogant and self-important.
Spirituality is very important to me, but I've been poor my entire life, and it's awful. I really would like a way out. I don't want a lavish life, I do actually want a simple life, but simplicity to me includes it being simple to have my needs met (whereas when you are poor it makes that a struggle).
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