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A family which strives to maintain a life of voluntary simplicity through homeschooling, organic farming, music, yoga and ecology.
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A photographic story about a hermit that lives in the woods of Ohio, describing his lifestyle in a tiny cabin.
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A Real Life magazine offers unique, practical, upbeat inspiration to create a simpler, healthier, more balanced and fulfilling life in an earthy and intimate ad-free format.
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The online companion to the PBS program on the high social and environmental costs of overconsumption and materialism, helps to recognize and treat affluenza as well as educate the public.
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Organization that is working to equip people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly and celebrate responsibly. Started in 1973 as a protest against the commercialization of Christmas.
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Family whose values include getting rid of stuff to simplify their lives and live their dreams. Describes their eccentric traveling lifestyle and unschooling with photos.
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An e-zine of sustainable, simple, and frugal living, published by the Oscar Romero Catholic Worker House.
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Resources, advice, for the creation of a new culture.
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An illustrated guide to simple living and self-reliance.
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Covers David MacClement's effort living a comfortable but ascetic human life, to be autonomous of the globalized economy. Includes essays on sustainability, work, wealth distribution, and voluntary simplicity.
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Comprehensive articles on simple living, homesteading, homeschooling and sustainability, for those who want to change the world by improving their lifestyle.
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A famous poem and declaration of what is essential to one's life and how to live peacefully.
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A 501(c)(3) Non Profit educational organization that provides resources, information and support for families who want to make informed natural living decisions for themselves.
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How to change the common point of view which is destroying our world, to one that teaches us to nurture, sustain life on this planet, and evolve.
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Information, ideas, philosophy and articles on voluntary simplicity, sustainability and spirituality. It focuses on the practical application of the "Your Money or Your Life" program and the concepts of the "Ecological Footprint" to achieve a sustainable future.
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Offers resources and reflections on hermits, eremiticism, and solitude, which is a form of voluntary simplicity. Includes articles on historical and living hermits, news, book reviews, and philosophical essays on solitude.
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A Canadian hitchhiker and traveller, with his autobiographical writings on his voluntary homelessness, and a description of his simple life in a tree house.
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An E-book that sets out specific suggestions for simplifying possessions, home, daily routines, personal goals, and use of resources.
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Authors Mary Helen and Shuford Smith offer retirement, travel, and photography tips for a simple lifestyle.
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This site is based on an assumption that every human being has a right to an equal share of physical space on this planet, purely by virtue of being human.
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Quick tips and short but informative articles on simplifying your life and prioritizing your time to get more out of life.
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Tips, information, encouragement, and discussion for those who wish to take control of their lives and learn to relax and simplify.
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Suggests alternatives such as walking, bicycle and public transport. The practical aspects of living without a car in Sydney, Australia with links to relevant sites.
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Provides links and information about sustainable living, healthy eating, wellness, organic gardening, voluntary simplicity, the environment and wholistic parenting.
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A community and network of websites with articles on self-sufficiency, voluntary simplicity, and spirituality. A movement of ideas and freedom which is providing an online school of right living.
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Discussion courses on sustainability, deep ecology, living in place, and the practice of simplicity for groups and individuals in the Northwest and across the United States.
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Strives to inspire individuals to "think globally, act locally" by motivating them to live a simpler and more fulfilling life.
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Internet natural living community. Share health, home, and beauty tips, men's health, and crafts.
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An online magazine devoted to simplifying life and making it more meaningful for busy people, based on the print magazine.
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Community site exploring ways to make gift giving more meaningful, through giving of the self, for the soul and for the future. Emphasis on ecology, sustainability, simplicity and spirituality.
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A program of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Social Policy at Cornell University, Seeds of Simplicity is a national, nonprofit public-membership organization working to help build a strong voice for voluntary simplicity as an authentic social justice and environmental movement.
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Sarah Breathnach's official website for her series, 'Simple Abundance'. Simple appreciation of every day life and beautiful things.
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Sponsors a huge range of simple living resources as well as communities and books. A one-stop place for most subjects involving simplifying your own life.
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Resource guide for people interested in voluntary simplicity, simple living, and downsizing, maintained by the Pierce Simplicity Study.
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A non-profit organization in central Ohio, educating people to live responsibly and sustainably in a joyful relationship with the earth and one another.
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Humorous short stories ranging from true to the wildly absurd. The author takes an anti-workaholism stance: Slow Lifestyle Manifesto.
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Beautiful learning center dedicated to nurturing the relationship between people and the land, a community gathering place, and a working family farm in Fayston, VT.
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A community of people on the internet who are striving for growth and transformatio, for creating a beautiful place in our own lives and on the Internet, and at the same time helping to preserve and restore some of the beauty of our planet.
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Subscription information for the quarterly journal about simplifying our lives. Includes information on related books.
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About the book by Marian Van Eyk McCain. Online sales, information about the author and illustrator, and the author's other books.
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Providing people with practical tools and innovative approaches for managing and mastering basic life challenges.
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Free twice-a-month e-mail publication dedicated to the pursuit of simple living. Includes regular topic list.
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Explains the difference between voluntary simplicity and frugality; articles on topics such as building the simple life.
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Project started by Woody Harrelson and Laura Louie to encourage citizens to protest pollution of the air, soil, and water through everyday choices and behaviors. Includes information about their bike and bus tour, recipes, a guide to farms, and a forum.
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Essay on voluntary simplicity and why it is gaining acceptance, as well of some of the movement's roots in the 70's.
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Article from In Context on Janet Luhrs' study circles in sustainable agriculture and voluntary simplicity.
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Articles on voluntary simplicity from the online version of Natural Life magazine, a periodical promoting natural living, home business and environmentally friendly products.
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Raventalk is a portal for exploring how to create a sustainable planet future. Provides connections to people, activists and ideas which are working towards a healthy and sustainable planet for all living beings
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A weblog about voluntary simplicity guided by permaculture principles.
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Wilderdom refers to "natural living". They seek to explore human-nature relations and to derive sustainable solutions to modern-living. Wilderdom is also a sustainable living center in Australia.
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Thoughts on work, money, time and future with questions that make us reconsider what we are doing to impact our lives and the future.
