The Value Of Voluntary Simplicity

Author : Richard B. Gregg
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781775415466

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The Value of Voluntary Simplicity by Richard B. Gregg Pdf

Social philosopher Richard B. Gregg is credited with coining the term "voluntary simplicity" and is said to be "the first American to develop a substantial theory of nonviolent resistance." He was influenced by Gandhi, and traveled to India to learn from him. In turn Gregg was an influence on figures such as Martin Luther King Jr and Aldous Huxley. His book The Value of Voluntary Simplicity is a philosophical essay on the reasons for and benefits of living more simply.

Author : Richard Bartlett Gregg
Publisher : Wallingford, Pa., : Pendle Hill
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1936
Category : Simplicity
ISBN : OCLC:251012544

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The Value of Voluntary Simplicity by Richard Bartlett Gregg Pdf

Author : Mark Alan Burch,Amatai Etzioni,Jerome Segal,Clive Hamilton,Richard Denniss,Alan Durning,Richard Gregg,Philip Cafaro,Jim Merkel,Duane Elgin,Arnold Mitchell,Eric Freyfogle,Juliet B. Schor,John de Graaf,Mary Grigsby,David Shi,Henry David Thoreau
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Consumption (Economics)
ISBN : 0986453706

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Voluntary Simplicity by Mark Alan Burch,Amatai Etzioni,Jerome Segal,Clive Hamilton,Richard Denniss,Alan Durning,Richard Gregg,Philip Cafaro,Jim Merkel,Duane Elgin,Arnold Mitchell,Eric Freyfogle,Juliet B. Schor,John de Graaf,Mary Grigsby,David Shi,Henry David Thoreau Pdf

Intended as an invitation to an alternative way of life, this anthology, released by Wanganui publishers Stead and Daughters, brings together some of the most important literature on the post-consumerist living strategy known as 'voluntary simplicity.' By examining afresh our relationship with money, material possessions, the planet, ourselves and each other, the simple life of voluntary simplicity is about discovering the freedom and contentment that comes with knowing how much consumption is truly enough. And this might be a theme that has something to say to everyone, especially those of us who are everyday bombarded with thousands of cultural messages insisting that 'more is always better.' Voluntary simplicity is an art of living that is aglow with the insight that 'just enough is plenty.' The contributors to this anthology - all leading figures in the voluntary simplicity movement - are highly distinguished scholars, activists, educators, and artists. Brought together so comprehensively for the first time, the result is a collection of the very best writing on one of today's most important but neglected ideas. This progressive book is essential reading for the thoughtful non-conformist.

Author : Daniel Doherty,Amitai Etzioni
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0742520676

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Voluntary Simplicity by Daniel Doherty,Amitai Etzioni Pdf

A simpler life. In a shadow cast by the jarring beginning of the new millennium, simplicity has an undeniable appeal. Global conflicts, domestic security concerns, and a stalling economy can make keeping up with the Joneses feel like, at best, a misguided luxury. Now is not a time for excess; it is a time, it would seem, to focus on 'what really matters.' Thus the appeal of voluntary simplicity, a notion that combines the freedom of modernity with certain comforts and virtues of the past. The authors in this volume speak to the what, why, and how of voluntary simplicity (and even to some extent the where, when, and who). Those included range from contemporary academics to thinkers from the turn of the last century, from ardent supporters to staunch critics. They approach the subject from a variety of perspectives-economic, psychological, sociological, historical, and theological. Each either implicitly or explicitly helps us explore the desirability and feasibility of voluntary simplicity.

Author : Duane Elgin
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780688121198

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Voluntary Simplicity (rev) by Duane Elgin Pdf

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. Voluntary Simplicity is not a book about living in poverty; it is a book about living with balance. It illuminates the pattern of changes that an increasing number of Americans are making in their everyday lives -- adjustments in day-to-day living that are an active, positive response to the complex dilemmas of our time. By embracing, either partially or totally, the tenets of voluntary simplicity -- frugal consumption, ecological awareness, and personal growth -- people can change their lives. And in the process, they have the power to change the world. First published in 1981, Voluntary Simplicity was instantly recognized as a visionary work. The New York Times called it "seminal"; the Wall Street Journal noted that it was "considered the movement's Bible." Revised in 1993 to address the trend toward downshifting, this pertinent book helps us to adjust our thoughts, habits, and goals and embrace the key elements of simplicity: frugal consumption, ecological awareness and personal growth.

Author : Mary Grigsby
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0791460002

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Buying Time and Getting By by Mary Grigsby Pdf

An exploration of the voluntary simplicity movement including comments from simple livers and a look at class, race, and gender in this movement.

Author : Marie Sherlock
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-26
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780307537850

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Living Simply with Children by Marie Sherlock Pdf

Raising children ranks as one of life’s most rewarding adventures. Yet between Mom and Dad working full-time jobs, endless carpooling of overscheduled youngsters, and the never-ending pressures to buy and consume, family life can be incredibly—needlessly—complex. What if you could find a way to spend more time with your children, replace unnecessary activities with meaningful ones, and teach your children an invaluable life lesson in the process? Living Simply with Children offers a realistic blueprint for zeroing in on the pleasures of family life: • How (and why) to live simply and find more time to be with your children • Activities and rituals that bring out the best in every family member • Realistic ways to reclaim your children from corporate America • Helping children of any age deal with peer pressure • Raising kids who care about people and the planet • How to focus on the “good stuff” . . . with less stuff Including sections on limiting television, environmentally friendly practices, celebrating the holidays, and tapping into the growing community of families who embrace simplicity, this inspiring guide will show you how to raise children according to your own values—and not those of the consumer culture—as you enjoy both quality and quantity time with your family.

Author : Mary Grigsby
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780791485521

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Buying Time and Getting By by Mary Grigsby Pdf

Buying Time and Getting By provides a detailed account of the voluntary simplicity movement, which took off in the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The concept of voluntary simplicity encompasses both self-change aimed at bringing personal practice into alignment with ecological values and cultural change that rejects consumerist values and careerism. While simple livers struggle with self-change, they work toward the broader goals of a sustainable global environment, sustainable communities, increased equality in access to resources, and economies aimed at human quality of life rather than profit. Author Mary Grigsby looks inside the movement at the daily lives of participants and includes their own accounts of their efforts. She also uses reflexive empirical analysis to explore race, class, and gender in relation to the movement. The influence of the dominant culture and institutionalized power in shaping the movement are balanced with the importance of participants' dynamic identity work.

Author : Mark A. Burch
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-24
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550925371

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Stepping Lightly by Mark A. Burch Pdf

While the voluntary simplicity movement has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, it is still often stereotyped as being mainly concerned with a thrifty lifestyle. But simple living has much deeper implications than just cleaning closets or selling off a second car. In Stepping Lightly, Mark Burch considers the deeper rewards of voluntary simplicity for individuals, and how the practice of simple living can be an essential part of the solution to our social and environmental problems. Thoughtful and eloquent, this book will appeal to a wide range of readers interested in committing themselves to stepping lightly into a more sustainable future.

Author : Linda Breen Pierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0967206715

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Choosing Simplicity by Linda Breen Pierce Pdf

This ground breaking work goes beyond the books that tell you how to simplify your life. This book reveals what has happened in the lives of real people who have done it. Based on the author's three-year study of over 200 people from 40 states and eight countries, Choosing Simplicity is a delightful and rich blend of real-life profiles and guidelines on simplicity. Interwoven throughout the stories are the author's insights and guidance for those who want to explore simplicity and those who have already embarked on this journey. The book also includes a 16-page Resource Guide with reviews of 42 books on simplicity, information on related web sites, organizations, simplicity study circles, workshops, newsletters and magazines.

Author : Thomas Princen,Michael Maniates,Ken Conca
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0262661284

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Confronting Consumption by Thomas Princen,Michael Maniates,Ken Conca Pdf

Essays that offer ecological, social, and political perspectives on the problem of overconsumption.

Author : Vicki Robin,Joe Dominguez
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780143115762

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Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin,Joe Dominguez Pdf

A fully revised edition of one of the most influential books ever written on personal finance with more than a million copies sold “The best book on money. Period.” –Grant Sabatier, founder of “Millennial Money,” on CNBC Make It "This is a wonderful book. It can really change your life." -Oprah For more than twenty-five years, Your Money or Your Life has been considered the go-to book for taking back your life by changing your relationship with money. Hundreds of thousands of people have followed this nine-step program, learning to live more deliberately and meaningfully with Vicki Robin’s guidance. This fully revised and updated edition with a foreword by "the Frugal Guru" (New Yorker) Mr. Money Mustache is the ultimate makeover of this bestselling classic, ensuring that its time-tested wisdom applies to people of all ages and covers modern topics like investing in index funds, managing revenue streams like side hustles and freelancing, tracking your finances online, and having difficult conversations about money. Whether you’re just beginning your financial life or heading towards retirement, this book will show you how to: • Get out of debt and develop savings • Save money through mindfulness and good habits, rather than strict budgeting • Declutter your life and live well for less • Invest your savings and begin creating wealth • Save the planet while saving money • …and so much more! "The seminal guide to the new morality of personal money management." -Los Angeles Times

Author : Linda Breen Pierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0967206790

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Simplicity Lessons by Linda Breen Pierce Pdf

Simplicity Lessons is a practical guide for those who long for a slower pace of life with more time for relationships, fulfilling work, and living ones dreams. Working on your own or as part of a simplicity study group, you will explore the major a

Author : Jerome M. Segal
Publisher : Henry Holt
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0805056793

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Graceful Simplicity by Jerome M. Segal Pdf

Argues that Americans have found that economic abundance is not fulfilling in itself, and suggests ways to change how we think about money and the simple life

Author : Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781559391559

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Choosing Simplicity by Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin Pdf

Choosing Simplicity discusses the precepts and lifestyle of fully ordained nuns within the Buddhist tradition. The ordination vows act as guidelines to promote harmony both within the individual and within the community by regulating and thereby simplifying one's relationships to other sangha members and laypeople, as well as to the needs of daily life. Observing these precepts and practicing the Buddhadharma brings incredible benefit to oneself and others. Since the nuns' precepts include those for monks and have additional rules for nuns, this book is useful for anyone interested in monastic life. As a record of women's struggle not only to achieve a life of self-discipline, but also to create harmonious independent religious communities of women, Choosing Simplicity is a pioneering work.