Contact Living Simply for the Earth Voluntary simplicity is a powerful personal means of reducing the environmental impact of personal consumption. Participants explore the social aspect of voluntary simplicity, and how simple living promotes strong, interdependent communities based on shared respect, mutual aid, and collective self-reliance. Readings and discussions sample key Eastern and Western works on simple living introducing its many meanings, arguments for and against voluntary simplicity, and its relevance to personal and family health, community, conflict, environmental stewardship, economic development, and spiritual growth. Individual and group activities including journaling, simulation games, readings, reports and discussions evoke awareness and stimulate dialogue as well as support individual experiments with simpler living. The process and content of such workshops can be developed in collaboration with sponsoring groups or individuals.
Specialized presentations are also available on request.
Contact Choosing Simplicity - A general introduction to voluntary simplicity which reviews some of its historical background and current relevance for a general audience. Simple Business - An introduction to voluntary simplicity for a business oriented audience, exploring environmental and social stewardship roles of business in society and what a cultural trend toward simpler living might hold for business in the future. Simplicity and Environment - A presentation designed specifically for those concerned with environmental stewardship and conservation. Presents voluntary simplicity as a pathway to a more sustainable society. Simplicity and Spirituality - Explores the deep relationship between simple living and spiritual development in language that respects all spiritual traditions.