The following are notes from a short course on sustainable
living. Much of the material appears similar to ideas about
simple-living and the New Road Map Foundation.
Definition of sustainable living. - satisfying life
- appealing life
- environmentally responsible
The typical native peoples habitat has three components.
- culture
- environment
- spiritual
The typical industrial society has a different focus
- culture
- environment
- economics
It is true that religion exists in industrial society but
people relate to economics first and religion is more
social.
In America about 15-18 percent of the people practice some
form of voluntary simplicity. Political analysts say a
country begins to change when 25 percent of the people believe
in an idea.
Sustainable living is non competitive. Each person has a different
definition and position in life.
The barriers to a quality life are: - time
- consumption
- spiritual disconnect
Kids today do not spent time playing, they are entertained. This
is a problem because play is where kid learn about themselves.
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jeff owens, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.xprt.net/~jko
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