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In its present manifestation, voluntary simplicity is a middle - class movement of well - educated people «who like to think and read, who look thoughtfully at every aspect of their lives and consider the consequences of their decisions.»

If the voluntary simplicity movement has a geographical enter, it is the Pacific Northwest, particularly Seattle.

She wonders if the voluntary simplicity movement is like «a change in the geography of the ocean floor that's creating a swell on the surface but won't impact the shore.

With the late Joe Dominguez, she coauthored Your Money or Your Life, one of the bibles of the voluntary simplicity movement.

Though I'm interested in all aspects of holistic life, my blog has a special emphasis on natural parenting, nutrition and wellness, and voluntary simplicity.

SFCA Inc., the company that acquired Simplicity's assets following their bankruptcy, denied responsibility for the product and would not agree to a voluntary recall.

She created the blog Modern Love Guide, where she has written articles and posted podcasts about healthy relationships, voluntary simplicity, body image, divorce, turning 40, early retirement, battles with the internal critic, gratitude and following your dreams.

An earlier study that examined the long - term impact of study abroad by surveying 6,391 participants showed an impact on five dimensions of global engagement which included: civic engagement, knowledge production, philanthropy, social entrepreneurship and voluntary simplicity (Paige, Fry, Stallman, Josi & Jon, 2009).

Canada About Blog A daily blog and quarterly journal of engaged living, The Mindful Word features articles on topics such as mindfulness, spirituality, wholistic health, sustainability, conscious creativity and voluntary simplicity.

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The group is discussing voluntary simplicity, ecology, food and money... and all things pertaining to living more lightly on the Earth.

by Deborah McNamara on March 9, 2017 0 A Different Way living simply Miguel Arellano stories of change voluntary simplicity isn't always voluntary

Having a mother who attended Woodstock and built her first house with hand - cut logs, voluntary simplicity was not a new term to me.

Below, Elgin highlights Richard Gregg's thoughts on a life of voluntary simplicity.

A proponent of voluntary simplicity, she downsized her home and has been living in a co-housing community for eight years.

There are many ways to instill voluntary simplicity in your celebrations, and in the process take back some of your precious time, money and energy (not to mention lessening your impact on our environment).

This blog post is the first of an occasional series focusing on minimalist parenting, aka simplicity parenting, aka voluntary simplicity with kids.

In contrast, we offer up voluntary simplicity as an alternative value and practice, rooted in lessening unnecessary consumption and materialism, based on the understanding that rampant consumerism contributes to the degradation of our planet.

I loved Brooke McAlary's approach of sharing a very tangible list of 21 voluntary simplicity actions that I could take starting right then.

I'm not really surprised either, but I'll tell you this: it's nice to have a boss that walks the walk to match his talking the talk of what voluntary simplicity can look like in our «bigger - means - better» society.

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An historical overview of the practice of voluntary simplicity in America — with detailed exploration of important spiritual and community dimensions in this practice.

Simpler Living, Compassionate Life: A Christian Perspective An Earth Ministry publication that explores issues of voluntary simplicity from a faith and environmental perspective.

This is the most effective video in memory promoting Christian voluntary simplicity, especially for young adults.

Higher taxes will help, but a solution to our global climate crisis will also require a movement towards voluntary simplicity, as advocated by Henry David Thoreau and Mohandas Gandhi.

A move toward voluntary simplicity would not only benefit the planet — it might also provide us with more leisure time.

Kathleen Connolly, a Roman Catholic living in Florida, is a former member of the Board of Directors of Alternatives, an experienced workshop leader on voluntary simplicity and a contributor to Whose Birthday Is It, Anyway?

By embracing a lifeway of voluntary simplicity - characterized by ecological awareness, frugal consumption, and personal growth - people can change their lives.

The motto of voluntary simplicity begins to make sense: Live simply that others may simply live.

Go with voluntary simplicity, not a tower condo in the sky.

In a rare collection of voices, the authors of Simpler Living, Compassionate Life explore voluntary simplicity as a path to wholeness and abundance, and greater equity and meaning.

Specifically, he explores the psychological effects of individuals who choose to live simply («voluntary simplicity») and in a way to preserve ecological systems.

Episode 55: Provocative, profound words from the historian of the voluntary simplicity movement, David Shi.

Paul comments on impact of the Pope Francis» encyclical and his visit to the US on 1) alternative economics, 2) the creation crisis and 3) voluntary simplicity.

What a crash course in voluntary simplicity!

They're not concerned with the five life standards of voluntary simplicity.

Their new pastor, Amy Miracle — yes, that is really her name — is interested in voluntary simplicity.

And, no doubt, many Americans are seeking out some form of (in) voluntary simplicity in response to the financial crisis.

Voluntary is central to voluntary simplicity.

Various regional and national agencies help us promote voluntary simplicity by distributing our material, including Whose Birthday Is It, Anyway?

Their eldest daughter practices voluntary simplicity.

Today's New York Times profiles young families joining the «voluntary simplicity» movement (Chasing Utopia, Family Imagines No Possessions), where they leave consumerism in an organic food and truth - seeking roam about: a Gen - Y redux of Kerouac's «On The Road» and CSN's 1975 hit «Wooden Ships»

Today's New York Times profiles young families joining the «voluntary simplicity» movement (Chasing Utopia, Family Imagines No Possessions), where they leave consumerism in an organic food and truth - seeking roam about: a Gen - Y redux of Kerouac's «On

How much does a voluntary move towards simplicity in your life, your expectations, play into your concept of environmentalism?

For me, voluntary simplicity is a journey.

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It is important to note that the voluntary part of voluntary simplicity is to emphasize that some of us have the luxury of choice in the practice of simplicity, as opposed to people who have no choice because they live in poverty.

Also to prove that voluntary simplicity has no boundaries.