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The Simplicity Circle Study Guide for Waterloo Region helps a small number of people (6-10) to work and learn together without need of outside resources or leaders. This Guide provides all necessary information to start a circle of your own, including practical organization tips, facilitation skills, and healthy conversation habits. It is intended to support people interested in learning more about voluntary simplicity and putting it into practice in their own lives. Divided into ten weekly sessions, the guide provides structure and focus for discussion, background information on issues, and offers local resources and examples. The texts, from both international and local authors, illustrate the diverse range of lifestyles and concerns within the simplicity movement. This guide can be purchased at Queen Street Commons Café for $15 or by calling 519-743-3840 or 1-877-252-2072. You can also download a PDF version of this booklet here (3MB). Table of ContentsBeginnings 1Participating in a simplicity circle 5 Week One: Introductions 9 Ecological Ways of Living Duane Elgin 11 Living Deliberately Janet Luhrs 11 Simplicity Cecile Andrews 12 Week Two: The Simple Life 15 Plain and Simple Sue Bender 17 Meaningful Living David Vickery 18 Week Three: You've Got Time 21 Rich in Things, Poor in Time Wolfgang Sachs 23 Reflections on Working Less Kathy Mostardi 25 Week Four: Working for a Living? 29 Breaking the Job Lock Andrew Kimbrell 31 The Price of Spirit and Conscience in Work Liliete Correia 34 Week Five: Money isn’t Everything 37 Does Economic Growth Improve Human Morale? David G Myers 39 Putting Values ahead of Wages Rose Simone 41 Week Six: Living in a Consumer Society 45 How Much is Enough? Alan Durning 47 Creative Inventiveness Jennifer Mains 52 Week Seven: Eating Well 57 Food Security The Moment 59 Feasting Stephanie Mancini 60 Week Eight: Going Local 65 The Web of Life Scott Russell Saunders 67 Building Relationships Joe Mancini 69 Week Nine: Celebration 75 Celebrations Doris Janzen Longacre 77 Spirit of the Season fiona heath 78 Week Ten: Reflection 81 Continuing on the Path 83 Resources 85 |
