I am a huge proponent of simplicity. Simple does not mean lack. Wouldn’t you rather have a really nice 1000 sq. foot house filled with things you love and value rather than a 4000 sq. ft house that someone else decorated? A slightly used car you love or one the neighbors expect you to drive? In the article and the link that follows are some tips on how to “make it with less, share more, and put people and the planet first. Let’s build a secure, sustainable economy beginning at home and in your community…”Here is the email from Daily Good…
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction. --E. F. Schumacher
Fact of the Day:
YES Magazine shares a list of 31 ways to jumpstart your local economy, make it with less, share more, and put people and the planet first. Ideas are categorized by 'at home', 'with friends' and 'in your community': Rent out a room in your home; Shorten the supply chain; Dip your toe in the barter economy; Pool funds with a group of friends for home repairs, greening projects, or emergencies; Use publicly owned lands for community gardens, farmers markets, business incubators, community land trusts (with affordable housing), community-rooted grocery stores. Full article follows: http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=3741
Submitted by: Adam Clark
Be The Change:
Try out one or more of the 31 ideas in your own life.
Namaste
John
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