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Voluntary Simplicity
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A Five-Session Course for the Workplace, Faith Center, or Home Purpose:
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Topics Covered:
- 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. What are some common misconceptions about a simple life?
- Living More with Less: Accumulating material possessions is part of the American Dream. For some, the dream has become a nightmare. When do material possessions add meaning to our lives and when do they detract?
- Making a Living: A growing number of people wish to resolve the conflict between the desire to make and spend money and the desire for a more enjoyable lifestyle. Why is that so difficult in our culture?
- Do You Have the Time?: In modern society, our minds are focused on the "busyness" of the day, our current problems, and our future challenges. Are there alternatives to the fast pace of our mainstream culture?
- Living Simply and Sustainability : As a society, we engage in patterns of material consumption that are damaging the environment. How much do we really need?
