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“Learn to pause… or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.” Doug King Whether we’re at home or at work, creating space in our physical, mental or spiritual environments can lead to enormous benefits. Because of the nature of space clearing (we don’t remember exactly what’s there until we start moving things around!) the particular [...]
“Show up, pay attention, tell the truth, be open to outcomes.” Native American Indian Principles for Life. At some point in this week between Christmas and New Year, amidst the celebrations, the meals together, the chatter, the music and games in our family gatherings, someone pipes up with “What are your New Year Resolutions?” And [...]
Here’s one of my all time favourite clothing and accessories companies. This guest article from Carolyn Whitwell of Bishopston Trading explains the story behind a business with heart. Satish Kumar, a keen advocate of Soil, Soul and Society says that any product we make should be beautiful, useful and durable. Here is a classic example [...]
Enough is Enough is the title of a report of the first Steady State Economy Conference, held in Leeds, UK earlier this year. The conference was organised by two non-profit organisations: Economic Justice for All and CASSE (the Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy). It had 2 main aims:: • To raise [...]
My compatriot in the downshifting world, the ebullient and lovable Tracey Smith, is going to be presenting a TV series on downshifting. She is currently seeking case studies who have done an extreme one – downshift that is – and she’s also looking for those of you who would describe yourselves as aspiring but exasperated [...]
“Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting.” Anon First of all – thankyou to all of you who read my blog and newsletter. Why am I saying this? Because, I would like to let you know that I am very grateful every day for those who are willing to spend [...]
“The objective is not to fill the container to the brim, but to make sure that the big rocks are there and that the container is not so full it can’t accommodate conscience-directed change.” Stephen Covey 1. What do you choose to own and what is merely passing through your life? 2. Which items that [...]
“Even people who want to live closer to Nature, balk when required to live within its rhythms” Stella, 8th Life. When we think of energy descent on a global scale or in terms of our own individual lives, what kind of a future do we imagine? Is it a high tech “Jetsons” lifestyle, a back-to-the-caves [...]
This site seeks to explore the heart and soul of downshifting to a more sustainable, ethical and holistic way of living and working, in keeping with the needs of the planet, humanity as a whole and ourselves as individuals. (read more)
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