The monastic life is based on obedience, the anchoritic life on independence; one requires the renunciation of the will, the other the exercise of free choice.
Anchoritism in the Middle Ages: Texts and Traditions
I just wanted to share the above quote. Interesting!!! Yes, ordered life based on choice. Even without a rule, or vows, or a habit.
cf: The Moment
this solitary life 