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Voluntary Simplicity: Duane Elgin
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Voluntary simplicity is the movement du jour. It repackages the gospel of Thoreau for a millenial time. Duane Elgin named this latest incarnation with his book, Voluntary Simplicity, published in 1981. Newer apostles include radical simplifiers like Vicki Robin and recently deceased Joe Dominguez, authors of Your Money or Your Life, who formulated a strategy for financial freedom.
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This is the original article on voluntary simplicity that inspired Duane Elgin to write his book by the same name in 1981. Gregg was a Harvard graduate and a student of Gandhi's teachings. In this article, Gregg explores the spiritual, social, and economic reasons for choosing a life path of greater simplicity.
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Elgin was quick to note that voluntary simplicity is not inherently a life of "...poverty, antagonism to progress, rural living, and the denial of beauty." It's not about renunication of wealth or social engagement; it's about focus.
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