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May 1, 2012
"Let your capital be simplicity and contentment." --Henry David Thoreau
10 Evolving Expressions of Simplicity
Voluntary simplicity gives voice to ways of living that are vital for building a workable and meaningful future. In the "garden of simplicity", as described in this classic article by Duane Elgin, there are many flowering expressions of the simple life, and he goes on to describe ten of them. According to Elgin, the great diversity of these expressions and their intertwined unity, are creating a resilient foundation for sustainable living and a future that nurtures harmony and community.