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Voluntary Simplicity Discussion Group Hosted by Glynwood Center
This fall, from September 16 through November 4, Glynwood will provide meeting space Tuesday nights from 7:30 until 9pm for local residents studying the Northwest Earth Institute's curriculum on Voluntary Simplicity. This curriculum examines the view that all people can improve their quality of life while reducing expenses and environmental impact. Participants will be encouraged to explore their values, attitudes, and actions through discussion with other people. NWEI programs promote dialogue among equals - with no teacher - and assume that we gain our greatest insights through self-discovery.
Voluntary Simplicity is a movement and a purposeful way of living in our complex consumerist society. To simplify is to clarify for ourselves just what is important in our lives and to mindfully organize around those essentials. Mainstream culture promotes the belief that the more we own, the happier we are; that the more we work, the more successful we will be. While for some this may be true, the discipline of Voluntary Simplicity is to measure the balance that is truly ideal for each of us, and to be at ease in our lives and comfortable with our choices.
The cost of the discussion course is $20 for the study guide and readings. For more information or to register, please email Shasta Crombie or phone her on 265-7898.
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