Why Simplify V

My last reason for opting for voluntary simplicity may make me sound like a conspiracy theorist who has been over-influenced by the Matrix films but there is a great pressure in modern multinational capitalist societies not to question the world around us but simply to fork over our cash and consume what we are told will benefit us. Hypnotised by advertising and vapid television entertainments we are living a semi-conscious existence.

Simple Living promotes independence of thought - A simple life demands one investigate one's commercial and social interaction minutely and take control of what and how one consumes.

There are many ideas, theories and variations on the notion of voluntary simplicity. Below are links to some articles all with slightly differing but ultimately consonant notions of the term.

The Value of Voluntary Simplicity by Richard Gregg. Gregg first coined the term "voluntary simplicity" and laid out the main ideas behind it in 1936.

Voluntary Simplicity by Duane Elgin. Elgin is a leading modern theorist on voluntary simplicity. Some of his ideas are a bit "hippy" for my taste but this and the following article by him contain useful information.

Choosing a New Lifeway: Voluntary Simplicity by Duane Elgin. This is a chapter from Elgin's book, Promise Ahead: A Vision Of Hope & Action For Humanity's Future.

Exploring the Simple Life by Clay and Judy Woods. This is a site made a couple who've lived the simple life for years. Look around it has lots of sound advice.