Explorations of simplicity and simple living
'There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.' ~ Mahatma Gandhi, "Non-Violence in Peace and War" Here's a beautiful piece by mnmlist. Please excuse me for repeating, but some things are best left as they are... Simplicity, many people think, is an end in itself But they're getting it backwards Simplicity is the … Continue reading Simplicity is simple
I'm away on holiday... you wouldn't know because in a world of techno-automation, you can pretend to be at your desk, even when you're underwater. Today is my 30th Birthday, and I am in Spain with a gaggle of friends. Happy Birthday to me. Here is a wonderful article about there being too much stuff … Continue reading Enough Already – Bill Bryson
I've read a lot of books on spirituality, self-help, personal development and general self-do-goodery recently. I guess it's because my thirtieth birthday looms and I'm still bemused as to why I'm not yet fully enlightened. Yet the reason why I bring this up is not to give myself an anti-enlightened self-flagellation, but instead to wonder … Continue reading Serious amusement
I read this speech, given by Paul Hawken at the Portland University commencement address and it moved me so much I want to print it in its entirety here, lazy as that might be... Voila: "When I was invited to give this speech, I was asked if I could give a simple short talk that … Continue reading Paul Hawken’s – inspiring, simple
http://www.slideshare.net/cxpartners/secrets-of-simplicity This is a nice presentation about simplicity, worth a squizz. However, there are a few key points that the author misses: The difference between simplification and simplicity. One is an attempt to take a DVD player control and make it easier to use. The other is a desire to design life in a way … Continue reading Presentation about simplicity
Have you noticed that the wrinklier ones amongst us (being the older folks) often live a rather simpler life than us youngens. There comes a time in one's life, it seems, when you stop worring so much about whether your cardigan is in fashion, or what you 'should' be doing and focus instead on the … Continue reading If I had my life over
I’ve just finished Ancient Futures, by Helena Norberg-Hodge, a truly magical snapshot of a culture that has, until recently, lived in almost perfect symbiosis with its surroundings. It is a true manifesto for simple living, demonstrating how simplicity can and has brought about happiness in communities. It describes the balance needed to afford contentment and … Continue reading Ancient Futures
