We are the leaders that we have been waiting for. We are the social innovators and entrepreneurs that we have been seeking.
Duane ElginLiving simply is not about living in poverty or self-inflicted deprivation. It's about living an examined life where one has determined what is truly important and enough โฆ and then just let go of all the rest.
Duane ElginOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify, simplify.โ Or, as Plato wrote, โIn order to seek oneโs own direction, one must simplify the mechanics of ordinary, everyday life.
Duane ElginTo consciously evolve, we require clear vision of a compassionate future that draws out our enthusiastic participation in life.
Duane ElginAn elegant simplicity is an understated, organic aesthetic that contrasts with the excess of consumerist lifestyles. Drawing from influences ranging from Zen to the Quakers, it celebrates natural materials and clean, functional expressions, such as are found in many of the hand-made arts and crafts from this community.
Duane Elgin