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	Voluntary simplicity - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Voluntary simplicity is a lifestyle considered by its adherents to be a sustainable, ecologically sensitive alternative to the typical, western consumerist lifestyle.
		Electronics of all kinds require a complex industrial base and knowledge of physics and materials science, which may be part of a military-industrial complex, and so may defeat some of the purposes of voluntary simplicity movements, or lead in the long run to other forms of domination.
		Voluntary Simplicity by Duane Elgin, first published in 1981 and revised in 1993, is the sacred text for those wanting to liberate themselves from enslavement to a job and the pursuit of status symbols.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /voluntary_simplicity.htm (792 words)

	The Communitarian Network
		Voluntary simplicity refers to the choice out of free will rather than by being coerced by poverty, government austerity programs, or being imprisoned, to limit expenditures on consumer goods and services, and to cultivate non-materialistic sources of satisfaction and meaning.
		Voluntary simplicity works precisely because consuming less, once one's basic creature-comfort needs are taken care of, is not a source of deprivation, so long as one is freed from the culture of consumerism.
		This idea is of considerable import when voluntary simplicity is examined not merely as an empirical phenomenon, as a pattern for social science to observe and dissect, but also as a set of values that has advocates and that may be judged in terms of the values' moral appropriateness.
	www.gwu.edu /~ccps/etzioni/A262.html (9152 words)

	Voluntary Simplicity
		Seeds of Simplicity - A program of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy at Cornell University, Seeds of Simplicity is a national, nonprofit public-membership organization working to help build a strong voice for voluntary simplicity as an authentic social justice and environmental movement.
		Voluntary Simplicity Overview - Essay on voluntary simplicity and why it is gaining acceptance, as well of some of the movement's roots in the 70's.
		Voluntary Simplicity Study Circles by Janet Luhrs - Article from In Context on Janet Luhrs' study circles in sustainable agriculture and voluntary simplicity.
	www.supercrawler.com /Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Voluntary_Simplicity (1544 words)

	The Garden of Simplicity - Natural Life Magazine November/December 2003
		A compassionate simplicity means feeling a bond with the community of life and drawn toward a path of reconciliation — with other species and future generations as well as, for example, between those with great differences of wealth and opportunity.
		A compassionate simplicity is a path of cooperation and fairness that seeks a future of mutually assured development for all.
		A natural simplicity feels a deep reverence for the community of life on Earth and accepts that the non-human realms of plants and animals have their dignity and rights as well the human.
	www.life.ca /nl/94/elgin.html (1668 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		He concluded that “people who explore voluntary simplicity do so because they are hoping to instill their lives with meaning, shift their priorities, and find alternatives to material consumption as a means of building a sense of self with which they are satisfied.” Voluntary Simplicity continued to become more visible in the media.
		Voluntary Simplicity authors have called for a shift from a focus on the self to a focus on society.
		If the Voluntary Simplicity lifestyle is a small overlap between otherwise very different agendas of the two “camps,” then the activist portion of the movement may fracture into ineffectual (from a social change perspective) pieces.
	www.utm.edu /staff/johnston/Johnston-amsj2.doc (5932 words)

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		Andrews (1997) popularized study groups called “simplicity circles.” She wrote, “The life of voluntary simplicity is a life lived consciously, a decision to live in harmony with life, to show reverence for life, to sustain life.
		She goes on to explain, “Simplicity is a process, a way of looking at the world and myself.” “A better term to describe this approach to living would be soulful living (author’s italics).
		Pierce saw Voluntary Simplicity as open to interpretation also, and said, “For some people, the primary focus of voluntary simplicity is to enhance the quality of their lives.
	www.utm.edu /staff/johnston/papers/Johnston-amsj.doc (5313 words)

	Northwest Earth Institute Enviromental Education (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Meaning of Simplicity: The concept of simplicity, as a religious practice or philosophy of life, has a long history.
		Inner simplicity and outer simplicity are both involved.
		The Practice of Simplicity: There are countless practical benefits in moving toward simplicity.
	www.nwei.org /pages/simplicity.html (309 words)

	Voluntary Simplicity
		And to some, voluntary simplicity can be seen as an abstract, feel-good concept that, while drawn from good intentions, does not really play a part in one's every day life.
		Voluntary simplicity activists argue that this idea of success is not all its cracked up to be.
		Voluntary Simplicity is an effort to slow down the conveyor belt and reduce the amount of stuff that comes towards you on a daily basis.
	www.vuu.org /sermons/km020721.htm (3537 words)

	E-sangha, Buddhist Forum and Buddhism Forum -> How I Apply A Life Of Voluntary Simplicity To My
		Voluntary Simplicity is the tool I use to counter this desire to constantly expand my life with more complexities, stress and problems and to live within my comfortable boundaries for a serene life.
		The key word in Voluntary Simplicity is "voluntary," which means that the giving up of the material clutter is not coerced either from the outside or from the inside.
		Simplicity is an affirmation, not a denial of oneself.
	www.lioncity.net /buddhism/index.php?showtopic=9804 (2310 words)

	Voluntary Simplicity
		“Voluntary Simplicity” is a focus on purposeful living in a complex, consumptive society.
		In this workshop, we explored the meaning of voluntary simplicity, the material and psychological distractions that prevent us from caring for the earth, and to see the connection between our lifestyle choices and the condition of the earth.
		In “Discussion Course in Voluntary Simplicity”, “Simplicity is a movement, a practice, and for many, a purposeful way of living in a complex, consumptive society”.
	www.circularchurch.org /voluntary_simplicity.htm (839 words)

	Voluntary simplicity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		People who practise voluntary simplicity act consciously to reduce their need for purchased services or goods and, by extension, their need to sell their time for money.
		In North America, religious groups including the Shakers, Mennonites, Amish, and some Quakers have for centuries practiced lifestyles where some forms of wealth or technology are excluded for religious or philosophical reasons.
		The modern version of Voluntary Simplicity was named by the seminal book of the same title by Duane Elgin.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/voluntary_simplicity (586 words)

	Voluntary Simplicity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This is a primer for the Voluntary Simplicity movement.
		He asserts that voluntary simplicity could play a role in revitalizing civilization and preventing cultural stagnation.
		First, he explains that living voluntary means living consciously and aware, shifting out of "automatic" which we can so easily run on.
	flip.summersault.com /books/voluntary-simplicity.html (410 words)

	Phinney Neighborhood Association - Voluntary Simplicity - Study Circles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A study circle is a group of 6 to 12 people who get together on a regular basis to discuss readings and support one another in meeting their individual goals.
		Many voluntary simplicity study circles have formed in Washington state and throughout the U.S. These groups are usually free for participants and leadership in the group is rotated or shared.
		Simplicity as Compassion: Voluntary Simplicity from a Christian Perspective is a curriculum designed for communities of faith published by Earth Ministry.
	www.phinneycenter.org /programs/voluntary/vsStudyCircles.html (296 words)

	voluntary simplicity
		I have been conducting workshops and study circles on voluntary simplicity for only four years, and so cannot claim to be an expert.
		Without a focus on the need for simplicity on a broader scale, the movement can be in danger of becoming another individualistic fad that is disconnected from the bigger picture of the need for transformative change in our economic, social and governance systems.
		Indeed, in deep simplicity we discover that our inner desires to simplify our lives are reflected in our yearnings to heal our relationship with the Earth - we find a sacred space where the outer and inner reflect the same energies and flows.
	www.leas.green.net.au /voluntarysimplicity.htm (1657 words)

	Voluntary Simplicity - KUED 7: Get Involved
		"Voluntary Simplicity" is a way of living that is outwardly more simple and strives to achieve a balance between the inner and outer facets of our lives.
		The "Voluntary Simplicity Discussion Course" is an eight-week course developed by the Northwest Earth Institute, a non-profit educational organization, to help you establish a group wherein you can exchange ideas, get motivated, and take steps for change.
		A Voluntary Simplicity booklist is available on the Salt Lake Public Library's website.
	www.kued.org /getinvolved/simplicity.html (381 words)

	Excerpts from Elgin's Voluntary Simplicity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Poverty is involuntary whereas simplicity is consciously chosen...
		Poverty generates a sense of helplessness, passivity, and despair; simplicity fosters personal empowerment, creativity, and a sense of ever-present opportunity.
		It means singleness of purpose, sincerity and honesty within, as well as avoidance of exterior clutter, of many possessions irrelevant to the chief purpose of life.
	www.scn.org /earth/lightly/vsvolxrp.htm (309 words)

	WSC Event: Voluntary Simplicity Discussion Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Voluntary Simplicity is practiced by a growing number of people who are re-evaluating the things that are most important to them.
		Voluntary Simplicity can serve as a healing balm on a stressful life.
		The course is designed to help people better understand material and psychological distractions in their lives and share with one another suggestions for simpler and more rewarding living.
	www.willystreet.coop /events/events/simplicity.htm (339 words)

	Omniseek: /Science & Tech /Science in Society /Futurism /Voluntary Simplicity
		Cecile Andrews: The Simplicity Circles Project and Seeds Of Simplicity For a growing number of people, simplicity has been the path that has led them to experience the joy in life, to cherish its richness and vitality.
		Simplicity circles are study circles where people support each other in learning a new, simpler, more fulfilling way to live.
		The term "Voluntary Simplicity" was popularized by Duane Elgin, author of the book Voluntary Simplicity first published in 1981.
	www.omniseek.com /srch/{46142} (242 words)

	Voluntary Simplicity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Voluntary Simplicity is a movement towards a life that is outwardly simple and inwardly rich.
		Voluntary Simplicity means clearing out the things that clutter our lives, clutter our minds, and clutter our souls to give us room to connect with our passions and purpose in life.
		In 2000 the Voluntary Simplicity journey continued with the Simplicity Circle meeting every other week to continue the study of The Circle of Simplicity and other topics of interest or ideas related to simplicity.
	www.healthythoughts.com /ht18/simplicity.htm (555 words)

	Voluntary Simplicity & Simple Living Resource Guide - What is Voluntary Simplicity?
		Proponents of simplicity as a way of life reject the notion that our life goal should be to amass as much material wealth and prestigious accomplishments as we possibly can.
		Simplicity can best be achieved by paring your life down to its essentials--those things, activities and relationships you either truly need or genuinely cherish.
		Simplicity involves unburdening your life, and living more lightly with fewer distractions that interfere with a high quality life, as defined uniquely by each individual.
	www.gallagherpress.com /pierce/whatisvs.htm (361 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: Buying Time and Getting by: The Voluntary Simplicity Movement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It's difficult to get a handle on the voluntary simplicity movement because, by its nature as a counterculture, there are no leaders and there is no generally acknowledged definition of the movement, if indeed there is really a movement at all.
		Although she says, several times, that she is sympathetic to the ideas of voluntary simplicity, and she participated in at least one circle, rather than just observed, she found that as a group, simple-livers are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and heterosexual.
		The book's conclusion is a comprehensive list of steps the voluntary simplicity movement can take to achieve its goals, for instance, expand the group beyond its heterogeneous boundaries in order to get new input and different ideas on how to make voluntary simplicity work.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0791460002 (541 words)

	Voluntary Simplicity
		Voluntary simplicity is a growing movement of people who have realized that happiness and fulfillment do not lie in having more money, or new and bigger things, but rather in the time with loved ones and connection with community.
		Voluntary simplicity, as great as its benefits are, is not always viewed in a positive light.
		Simplicity is about enjoying, even delighting in, a life that is uncluttered in every possible way—physically, emotionally, spiritually—in terms of things, relationships, obligations.
	www.greatriv.org /vs.htm (1477 words)

	Natural Life Topic - Home - Voluntary Simplicity
		Most of the ideas or concepts that animate this movement are reactions to the experience of life in the fast lane.
		There is also a rich store of concepts of simplicity in the world’s philosophical and religious heritage, notably Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism.
		Simplicity For Sale by Larry Roth - Develop your own simplicity, and don't be taken in by those who will be happy to sell you all the cheap your money can buy.
	www.life.ca /home/simplicity/index.html (926 words)

	Voluntary Simplicity & Simple Living Resource Guide - What is Voluntary Simplicity?
		Simplicity leads to spirituality; spirituality leads to simplicity.
		If you say yes to one thing (like a job promotion), recognize that you are saying no to something else (perhaps more time with family).
		She can be reached via email or at (831) 626-8486 (Pacific time).
	www.gallagherpress.com /pierce/recipe.htm (705 words)

	Houston Simplicity Network, front page
		Houston Simplicity Network is affiliated with the Seeds of Simplicity, a national nonprofit organization.
		Simplicity circles are support, study, and reflection groups of half a dozen or so people.
		Seeds promotes simplicity nationally to grassroots and the press.
	www.simplicity.tripod.com (1806 words)

	Powell's Books - Voluntary Simplicity (Rev): Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich by Duane Elgin
		Voluntary Simplicity (Rev): Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich
		When Voluntary Simplicity was first published in 1981, it quickly became recognized as a powerful and visionary work in the emerging dialogue over sustainable ways of living.Now, more than ten years later and with many of the planet's environmental stresses having become more urgent than ever, Duane Elgin has revised and updated his revolutionary book.
		Author of Voluntary Simplicity, Promise Ahead and Awakening Earth, he is a former senior social scientist at SRI International, where he coauthored numerous studies on the long-range future for the Environmental Protection Agency, the president's science advisor, and the National Science Foundation.
	www.powells.com /cgi-bin/partner?partner_id=25646&cgi=product&isbn=0688121195 (596 words)

	Society Lifestyle Choices Voluntary Simplicity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Fringe Wisdom: Spirituality, Love, Food, Nature, and The Art of Being Human - How to change the common point of view which is destroying our world, to one that teaches us to nurture, sustain life on this planet, and evolve.
		The Garden - A community of people on the internet who are striving for growth and transformatio, for creating a beautiful place in our own lives and on the Internet, and at the same time helping to preserve and restore some of the beauty of our planet.
		Idaho Freedom - Forums about homesteading, voluntary simplicity and homeschooling for those wanting to return to a simpler lifestyle.
	www.iper1.com /iper1-odp/scat/id/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Voluntary_Simplicity (1538 words)

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