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A Real Hermit
A photographic story about a hermit that lives in the woods of Ohio, describing his lifestyle in a tiny cabin.
http://hermit.bizhosting.com/hermit.html
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A Real Life Magazine: Simple Organic Living
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.
http://www.areallife.com
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Affluenza: PBS Program on the Epidemic of Overconsumption
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.
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/affluenza/
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Alternatives for Simple Living
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.
http://www.simpleliving.org/
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Barenakedfamily.com
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.
http://www.barenakedfamily.com/
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Better Times Webzine
An e-zine of sustainable, simple, and frugal living, published by the Oscar Romero Catholic Worker House.
http://www.bettertimesinfo.org/
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Center For a New America Dream
Non-profit movement of anti-consumerism - simplifying lifestyles by reducing waste and only buying what is needed in order to be happier and preserve the earth.
http://www.newdream.org/
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Cyber Simplify your Life
Provides practical hints on how to create your own meaning for information to prevent overload, communication crisis and technostress. Includes coaching tips and stress-reduction exercises.
http://cybersimplify.com/
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David's Page
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.
http://www.geocities.com/davd.geo/
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Deliberate Life
Comprehensive articles on simple living, homesteading, homeschooling and sustainability, for those who want to change the world by improving their lifestyle.
http://www.deliberatelife.com/
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Desiderata
A famous poem and declaration of what is essential to one's life and how to live peacefully.
http://hobbes.ncsa.uiuc.edu/desiderata.html
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Fringe Wisdom: Spirituality, Love, Food, Nature, and The Art of Being Human
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.
http://www.fringewisdom.com
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Getting a Life
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.
http://www.gettingalife.org
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Hermitary
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.
http://www.hermitary.com/
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Hitch Hike Mike: Mike Gitelman
A Canadian hitchhiker and traveller, with his autobiographical writings on his voluntary homelessness, and a description of his simple life in a tree house.
http://www.hitchhikemike.com
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Idaho Freedom
Forums about homesteading, voluntary simplicity and homeschooling for those wanting to return to a simpler lifestyle.
http://outbackacres.proboards18.com./
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Life: News about Sustainable Healthy Living
News and articles about sustainable living, health, family, livelihood, and mostly voluntary simplicity, since 1976.
http://www.life.ca/
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Live Simple
An E-book that sets out specific suggestions for simplifying possessions, home, daily routines, personal goals, and use of resources.
http://www.december.com/simple/live/index.html
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Live Simply With Style
Authors Mary Helen and Shuford Smith offer retirement, travel, and photography tips for a simple lifestyle.
http://www.livesimplywithstyle.com
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Living Lightly on the Earth
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.
http://www.scn.org/earth/lightly/index.html
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Living Simply
Quick tips and short but informative articles on simplifying your life and prioritizing your time to get more out of life.
http://www.geocities.com/livingsimplynow/
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Living Simply at Suite 101
Tips, information, encouragement, and discussion for those who wish to take control of their lives and learn to relax and simplify.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/living_simply
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Living Without a Car: Thoughts and Ideas
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.
http://www.geocities.com/sydneysiteau/nocar.html
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New Liberty Village
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.
http://www.geocities.com/newlibertyvillage/
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Northwest Earth Institute
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.
http://www.nwei.org/
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Path to Freedom - One Step at A Time
Strives to inspire individuals to "think globally, act locally" by motivating them to live a simpler and more fulfilling life.
http://www.pathtofreedom.com
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Pioneer Thinking - Capturing the Essence of Simple Living
Internet natural living community. Share health, home, and beauty tips, mens health, and crafts.
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/main.html
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Real Simple
An online magazine devoted to simplifying life and making it more meaningful for busy people, based on the print magazine.
http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/
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Simple & Frugal
A growing site with the goal of providing information and tools for those wishing to simplify their lives and live more frugally.
http://www.simpleandfrugal.com/
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Simple Abundance
Sarah Breathnach's official website for her series, 'Simple Abundance'. Simple appreciation of every day life and beautiful things.
http://www.simpleabundance.com/
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Simple Living Resource Guide
Resource guide for people interested in voluntary simplicity, simple living, and downsizing, maintained by the Pierce Simplicity Study.
http://www.gallagherpress.com/pierce/index.htm
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Simply Living
An non-profit organization in central Ohio, educating people to live responsibly and sustainably in a joyful relationship with the earth and one another.
http://www.simplyliving.org/sl/
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Slow Lifestyle Manifesto
The author takes an anti-workaholism stance, and promotes a slower lifestyle. The site offers humorous stories of the slow lifestyle and a forum to discuss the benefits of slowing down.
http://www.slowdownnow.org
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The Center for Whole Communities
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.
http://www.wholecommunities.org
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The Journal of Voluntary Simplicity
Subscription information for the quarterly journal about simplifying our lives. Includes information on related books.
http://www.simpleliving.com/
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The Simple Times Newsletter
Free twice-a-month e-mail publication dedicated to the pursuit of simple living. Includes regular topic list.
http://members.aol.com/DSimple/times.html
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Thoughts on Voluntary Simplicity
Explains the difference between voluntary simplicity and frugality; articles on topics such as building the simple life.
http://www.word-works.com/simple.htm
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Voice Yourself
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.
http://www.voiceyourself.com/
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Voluntary Simplicity from Natural Life Magazine
Articles on voluntary simplicity from the online version of Natural Life magazine, a periodical promoting natural living, home business and environmentally friendly products.
http://www.life.ca/home/simplicity/index.html
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Voluntary Simplicity Overview
Essay on voluntary simplicity and why it is gaining acceptance, as well of some of the movement's roots in the 70's.
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/960415c.htm
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Voluntary Simplicity Study Circles by Janet Luhrs
Article from In Context on Janet Luhrs' study circles in sustainable agriculture and voluntary simplicity.
http://www.context.org/ICLIB/IC33/Luhrs.htm
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Welcome to Raven Talk
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
http://www.raventalk.com
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Wilderdom: A Project in Natural Living & Transformation
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.
http://www.wilderdom.com
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