The essence of voluntary simplicity is living in a way what is outwardly simple and inwardly rich.
Duane ElginAs my spiritual growth expanded and developed, voluntary simplicity was a natural outgrowth. I came to realize the cost of material accumulation was too high and offered fewer and fewer real rewards, psychological and spiritual.
Duane ElginThe character of a whole society is the cumulative result of countless small actions, day in and day out, of millions of persons.
Duane ElginIf the material consumption of a fraction of humanity is already harming the planet, is there an alternative path that enables all of humanity to live more lightly upon the Earth while experiencing a higher quality of life?
Duane Elgin