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Months 1-3, 2019
Today's Simpler Living Nudge
1/8/19
In face of an economic system and an advertising industry that pressure us, we CAN take control of our own buying patterns! We can beat this addiction of overconsumption day by day... and then share ideas of simpler living with others.
This Month: The Five Life Standards of Voluntary Simplicity
This Week: Learn from the World Community
Tue, Jan 8
Yes we can !!!
Rita Jean
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Siouxland Social Justice eNews
Fri, Jan 11
I haven't before noticed the inclusion of videos. Thanks for adding yet another service.
Peace, Northwest Iowa Sierra Group Sierra Group
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1/15/19
SLW! eNews #88
In This Issue--FREE Daily NUDGE // First-Hand Podcast on Immigration // Jerry's Top 10 Progressive Podcasts // What to Expect Here in 2019 // Will the New Tax Laws Affect Our Charitable Giving? // Much More!
Excellent though not political podcasts: Homilies by Fr. Richard Rohr // On Being with Krista Tippet
1/20/19
Thank you, Jerry! Rohr and Tippet are two of my favorites! We go to Snowmass every Sept. for Centering Prayer retreat started by our recently passed-on Fr. Thomas Keating. I look forward to reading your recommendations.
Peace,
Maureen Sauvain
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
1/26/19
Let's say what overconsumption often represents--addiction. As any addiction, it is powerful. It takes great will power, faith, and the right tools to beat an addiction. The addiction of overconsumption is reinforced by our culture. It is encouraged, fed, promoted by peer pressure and by advertising. We are told it is patriotic to buy, that our economy depends on it, that we are ''worth it.'' We are worth much more than our stuff! It is not patriotic to destroy the Earth for ''economic growth''!
You go man!! Great Simpler Living Nudge !
Rita Jean
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2/15/19
eNews #89--One Way God Talks to Me
Sat, Feb 23
Enjoyed your shopping tricks--now you just need to add dumpster diving to your shopping!
S D (Sandy) Irving, Raleigh, NC
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Siouxland Social Justice eNews
Fri, 2/15/19
Sat, 2/16
Thank you for all you do. Namaste
Elaine Knudson
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
3/1/19
This Month: Global Justice
This Week: Language
Our language shapes the way we think. Inclusive language opens us to more inclusive lives. Inclusive language may seem a little awkward because it feels new or different, not because it's wrong.
Some of the inclusive language gets silly though. Our pastor says things like ''God changed God's mind'' because she doesn't want to use the pronoun ''his,'' but she's afraid to call God a ''her.''
What do you propose? Use ''He'' half the time and ''She'' the rest of the time? Or can you relate to a genderless God?
Rita Swan
childrenshealthcare.org
Greetings, Rita,
I prefer using God instead of he/his or she/hers. I hope it makes the listener pay attention. I did that recently as lector. I use ''The Christ'' instead of he when appropriate.
In other cases using both works, for example, we're singing a spiritual Sunday that uses ''brother,'' so I suggested using ''brother'' in stanzas 1 & 3, ''sister'' in 2 & 4. The choir agreed.
Likewise, I have no trouble using Mother instead of Father (or alternating) in congregational hymns. I don't want to be obnoxious but I hope people hear me and make a note (pun intended).
Peace,
Jerry
3/20/19
SLW! eNews #90
This was a very helpful and super entertaining blog this month.
Amy Beveridge
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
3/15/19
Simplicity is not romanticizing poverty, monks, the Amish or people who struggled through the Great Depression. We only diminish those people's devotion or struggle, and we tend to try to make the journey of discipleship look silly or 'for others,' unrelated to us, untouchable. Poverty is NOT fun. Two thirds of the world population live in poverty involuntarily. We have a choice.
Excellent !! Thank you for a great nudge and thought for the day.
Rita Jean
I have a book 'Plain Living' by Catherine Whitmire. Parker Palmer wrote the Forward for the book. I pull it out frequently. It is actually becoming a bit 'dog eared,' wonderful lenten reading.
Marilyn Schwieterman
Months 4-6
Today's Simpler Living Nudge
4/8/19
It takes 1000 gallons of water to produce one pound of aluminum. If your state does not have a deposit on beverage containers, petition your state representatives to require it. Reduce or cease using aluminum cans altogether. Both producing and recycling aluminum are financially and ecologically costly.
Excellent ! Excellent ! Excellent ! Thank you.
Rita Jean
Why is recycling aluminum costly?
Elysha
I've heard that tin cans are the most profitable to recycle compared to plastic and paper. Is there a difference between tin and aluminum on recycling? Which products come in tin cans and which in aluminum?
Rita Swan
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
4/9/19
At church, home or office heat only the part of the building you are using, not the whole thing, with high efficiency space heaters.
Unfortunately, pianos and organs have to be kept within a certain temperature range 24/7. Also the 'high efficiency' space heaters that we bought are phenomenally expensive with the amount of electricity they use.
Rita Swan
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
4/11/19
Consider using spot lighting rather than general lighting. Convert incandescent bulbs to LED or other high efficiency bulbs. Turn off incandescent lights whenever not in use; turn off fluorescent lights if you do not expect to return within an hour.
Great reminders and info.
Rita Jean
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
4/13/19
Legacy Resource--'Stories & Songs of Simple Living: 9. enough is as good as a feast' by Joyce 'EarthMama' Rouse--lyrics & audio
Today, I listened to the song--NICE. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy Irving, Raleigh, NC
Today’s Simpler Living Nudge
5/15/19
Put a bucket in your shower to catch the cold water while you're waiting for the hot. How many relatively easy uses can you think of for the water in the bucket besides watering your indoor plants?
Flushing the toilet. Getting new grass growing. Cleaning paint brushes. And onward!
Rita Jean
Hi Jerry,
Appreciate your Simpler Living nudges!
We use the bucket from the shower to flush the toilet in winter and water the vegetable garden in the growing season. We draw kitchen hot water into a watering pot for indoor plants. We use the motto, 'If it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down.'
Rev. Clark Callender, Morrisville, Vermont
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SLW! eNews #92 - 5/15/19
Tired of Being Guilted?
https://simplelivingworks.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/simpler-living-weekly-nudge-137/
May 24
Thank you so much, Gerald, for your piece below on not being guilted into supporting vet groups. I agree. I never support any organization which glorifies the military, and most vet organizations (to a slight extent even Veterans For Peace) hold up a willingness to kill as somehow being a good thing, even as they ask for money to counter the inevitable results of participating in war.
I have to disagree, though, with your contention that 'we can't avoid paying our taxes.' Of course we can! One of the best ways is, of course, by living simply! I'm surprised you did not make the connection. Altering one's income and lifestyle in order to remain below a taxable level is done by untold thousands of us, and, of course, is perfectly legal. But it is also possible to resist paying for war even if one 'owes' federal income tax. I have done that all my life. And there's a community of support for people who resist. See www.nwtrcc.org.
I hope you will relay that information to your readers.
Peace works,
Robert Randall
Brunswick, GA
via FaceBook
Privilege could however be proactive to dismantle and transform the colonialist system of unfair taxation, systemic corporate war-racism, xenophobia, othering. Misogyny, blame-the-poor mentality for the seduction of consumerism and hoarding the abundance of creation. It is possible to give alms of temporary comfort, and change the system at the same time, instead of shaming with privilege's choice of temporary friendship.
When Jesus encounters the lame man at Bethesda, the medical system at the time that benefited only those with helpers to get them into the healing pool, Jesus didn't sit down, hug him and offer him scripture. He gave him what he asked for, healing and forever commitment, and restored his dignity. He changed the system.
Carol Gray
Today's Simpler Living Nudge-- 6/14/19
Non-conform Freely Celebration--Flag Day. Fly an Earth flag to show that our allegiance is first to Earth, then to a country, culture or civilization.
When the neighbor child comes to the door selling posters or overpriced holiday wrap, send a contribution directly to the person in charge at the school or church. That way, your contribution supports the program (not just a fraction of it after the fundraising company has its cut) and is tax deductible. Express your concern to the PTA or official that business interests may be taking advantage of the kids. Offer to help raise funds another more direct way.
This month: Alternative Giving
This week: Volunteering
More Nudges here:
http://simpleliving.startlogic.com/indexoth.php?place=Nudge19.php#060919
We should return to the old model of fundraisers like bake sales and car washes where the parents themselves have to participate in the project. Parental involvement is tremendously helpful in student achievement especially for the elementary kids.
Rita Swan
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge -- 6/22/19
Jesus experienced a slow and painful death for our sakes. The possibilities for new relationship with God and others that he invites us to can be lived out NOW with Creation. Pledge to help bring about reduction in the negative environmental impact of our companies, churches or schools.
Certainly a challenge for all of us. But thank you. We have to keep trying.
Warren Alderson
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Highlights Here—for details & links at a secure site, visit https://simplelivingworks.wordpress.com/2019/06/16/simpler-living-weekly-nudge-141/
6/15/19
Simpler Living Works! eNews #93
In This Issue -- OverPopulation Update // Latest Podcast Episodes // FREE Daily NUDGE // Much More!
Hi, Gerri,
Thanks much for your ongoing emails. Today I had to sit through a long (way-too-long) sermon by a conservative guy at a 100 year anniversary at a Church where I served. He blamed the non-growth of our mainline Churches on the birth control pill. I wanted to stand up and shout at him, but knew that would not be the right response. Fortunately, some other people in the congregation were looking at their watches, confirming my feeling that he was much too windy. I'm sure they realized it, too. Your article linked to me in your email about U.S. population is very informative. I hope to use some of the facts presented there in my ongoing work to spread the real word about the need for control. Keep up the good work! Hope you and Rita are well.
Bob Fritzmeier
Months 7-9
Today's Simpler Living Nudge
7/11/19
Many people feel that the only thing that matters is the financial return, not their consciences. They fear that social screens will mean lower returns. The irony is that companies with screens have been keeping up with and in some cases out-performing those that have none! Socially responsible investing may also be profitable.
You are so right.
Rita Jean
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Daily Nudge—7/16/19
Saving for retirement? Security is more than money. In old age, friends, family and faith provide comfort. Network now! Put relationships in your account, not just funds.
So true!!
Elysha
THis is a good one!
Darrel Fickbohm
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Siouxland Social Justice eNews
7/15/19
Mon., 7/22, 4-5:30pm--Tell Council to Save the Hill!
Thank you for the information re how to send a message to the Sioux City Council. I used it to send a letter about the ill-conceived housing development idea.
Karen Heidman
Team,
Check this out! Gerald Iversen positioned the hills action at the very top of his Siouxland Social Justice eNews monthly publication. His publication reaches nearly (if not over) 1,000 progressive recipients.
A big thanks to you, Gerald!
Jeanne Bockholt (and all)
Northwest Iowa Group Sierra Club
Re: Episode 42 :: Clyde Griffith: New Celebrations
05/15/17
I can’t agree anymore than what I just read. Thanks again.
Major Oge
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Re: Episode 93: Adrienne Raimo, Columbus Minimalists
05/15/17
[…] Last week we had the pleasure of speaking with Gerald Iverson of Simple Living Works! about minimalism, simple living, and, of course, nutrition. Listen here […] Minimalism | One Bite Wellness
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Re: Episode 3 :: Saga of Simply Enough
08/28/17
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Poke Mogo
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Re: Episode 3 :: Saga of Simply Enough
08/29/17
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Re: Episode 101: Paul K. Chappell of Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
10/06/17
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Tailor and Kelle
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Re: Episode 76 :: Celebrating Ugly Food
01/30/18
Max Planck, said “a vivid intuitive imagination, for new ideas are not generated by deduction, but by artistically creative imagination.”
Kelly Curran
True Science
logicalscience.com
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Re: 1st-of-March Bonus—Don Hall on Transitioning Our Communities into Earth-Size and Livable for All Life
03/08/18
Good post! Thanks!!
Tienda Aceite Oliva
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Re: Episode 36 :: Duane Elgin, speaker, educator, consultant
03/25/18
Ciao. This website was… how do you say it? Relevant!! Finally I have found something which helped me. Many thanks.
Esquinaldo
scienceriders.com
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Re: Episode 3 :: Saga of Simply Enough
06/08/18
Wow what a Top article. I will share on my facebook.
Pokeon
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Re: BONUS Episode–Casady’s on Climate Mobilization
06/08/18
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Dianne Sinclair
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Re: Episode 78 :: James Howard Kunstler
07/18/18
This is cool!
Gil Sticklen
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Re: Episode 106 :: WHOSE Birthday? – Advent 3&4+Christmas Eve
08/21/18
Thanks for finally talking about > Episode 106 :: WHOSE Birthday? – Advent 3&4+Christmas Eve | Simple Living Works! Podcast < Loved it!
Judi Maxbet
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Re: Bonus 9/1/18 Episode: Jay Moses—How a Local Church Invites in Multiple Faiths to Influence One Another
09/13/18
I believe this’ an important conversation, that also dovetails into discussions of “race?” See Dr. John M. Perkins recently released manifesto, #OneBlood. I’ve found it to be a very hopeful book.
Steve Rush Garrett
https://www.facebook.com/jesuspeople.usx
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Re: Episode 48 :: Mike Mercer, Northwest Earth Institute
12/17/18
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Home Creation
Tangaro
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04/27/19
Re: Episode 15 :: Author Cecile Andrews, Champion of Simplicity Circles
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Raul Leroy
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06/27/19
Re: Episode 4 :: Beyond a Consumer Lifestyle – 1
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It’s great to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t
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07/15/19
Re: Episode 4 :: Beyond a Consumer Lifestyle – 1
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Bianca Beauchamp
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8/16/19
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FB 7/22/19
This Week Four in the Simpler Living Daily Nudge–Personal Finance, Credit & Debt + Break Forth into Joy! Beyond a Consumer Lifestyle (free online video)
FB: Happy to Be a Presbyterian
Unfortunately, credit cards and convenience checks are the only way some people are able to stay in their homes or purchase necessities. The wages of one person are, in most cases, not enough to support a small family, especially when huge bills come, either expectedly (such as property taxes) or unexpectedly (such as car repairs and illness).
Laura Monteros
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8/20/19
UNsubscribe eNews
because I have a difficulty in reading your newsletter with the format you have chosen to send. There needs to be a better format for your use and possible break the information into different emails to highlight what you have in it. It's visually way to confusing. Keep it simple!
blessings,
Eileen Koff, CPO
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Re: Today’s Simple Living Nudge, 8/23/19
Bluegrass United Church of Christ in Lexington has just been designated by our denomination as a Creation Justice church.
Rita Swan
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Today’s Simpler Living Nudge 8/27/19
When considering renovating, building new or adding on, consider alternative construction, such as the geodesic dome, straw bale or rammed earth home. One of the best sources for information and the latest, most efficient technology is RealGoods.com -- Off-Grid Living since 1978 (800/762-7325).
This Month: Personal Choices, Happiness, Fulfillment
This Week: Homes & Buildings--Construction, Energy Generating, Appliances
Yep. I lived in a geodesic home for a number of years and really liked it.
Rita
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Re: Simple Living Works! eNews
Thu, 8/22
Thank you for your emails. I just wanted to give you feedback that the format being used makes it difficult to read them. There is no spaces between the sentences which means all the words are squished together. I don’t know if others get the emails the same way. Though I’d let you know.
Clara Fraschetti
Dayspring Coordinator
L'Arche Daybreak
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8/25/19
When some folks retire, they build a new, larger house, 'just in case the kids come to visit.' When others retire it's to show the world what status they have achieved during their working years. Ask, 'How much space can we justify taking up now that we're alone?' Then downsize! Isn't it cheaper and MORE JUST to pay for motel rooms when the kids come than to maintain a palace for those few visits?
This Month: Personal Choices, Happiness, Fulfillment
This Week: Homes & Buildings--Construction, Energy Generating, Appliances
Yep.
Rita Jean
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9/9/19
Advertising can give us information to meet our basic needs... food, shelter, etc. Objectionable ads create false expectations and needs that are really wants or desires. Are we really better people because of the beverage we drink? Will we be sexier if we buy a certain kind of car? Will we be more popular or successful if we wear certain kinds of clothes or perfume?
The Global Climate Strike is coming Friday, 9/20/19. Plan to attend an event near you, and bring a group from your church or community. Bring the strike into your congregation's worship on Sunday, 9/22/19. Sign the letter from 'religious leaders and people of faith' in support of the strike.
This Month: Non-Conform Freely
This Week: Media Literacy
Good nudge! Concrete. Thoughtful. Interesting.
Rita Jean
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9/8/19
Center for Science in the Public Interest (cspinet.org) fights alcohol and tobacco billboards. Citizens for Media Literacy promotes citizenship in the age of mass media.
Imagine if everyone knew how to read. Twenty percent of the world is illiterate and almost two-thirds of the illiterate are women.
Take a moment to reflect on what reading means to you. What are some of your reading memories? How does reading contribute to your self-confidence, your ability to succeed, your joy, and your ability to learn?
Every September 8th, on International Literacy Day, Population Media Center (PMC) celebrates successes and acknowledge tremendous need. In some countries, literacy rates--from young adults to the elderly--are still well below 50 percent. Women are disproportionately illiterate. PMC focuses on girls' education because we know it's one of the best paths out of poverty and subservience. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 includes literacy for all young people and the opportunity to learn how to read for all adults who are not literate. Everyone deserves the right to read. PMC's Work on Girls' Education
This Month: Non-Conform Freely
This Week: Media Literacy
Interesting and educational. As an avid reader it was a good reminder that I am blessed to have a college education. Want to donate to this cause?
Rita Jean
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9/10/19
When watching TV, ZAP the commercials (mute the sound). No need to be assaulted by aggressive car and soda pop commercials. Some consider ads 'the price of admission.' That's exactly what advertisers want us to think. The air waves belong to the people. We owe advertisers nothing!
This Month: Non-Conform Freely
This Week: Media Literacy
Great reminder!
Rita Jean
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9/11/19
Avoid wearing commercial logos which attempt to convey status and promote overconsumption. Fingernail scissors will cut embroidered logos off of sweaters. Only wear messages that convey values that you truly believe in. Be the Message!
This Month: Non-Conform Freely
This Week: Media Literacy
I am the message. Get to know me and you will know my message and who I am. Love, R
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9/14/19
In the name of 'research,' some advertisers - without our permission or even our knowledge - place cameras in grocery stores to photograph our eyes as we shop. When we look at cereal, for example, a camera records our reaction to various boxes and even measures the length of time we focus on each box. This /research' helps advertisers decide what sells.
This Month: Non-Conform Freely
This Week: Media Literacy
Kind of spooky to be sure!
Rita Jean
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Today’s Simpler Living Nudge
9/15/19
Are you a 'news junkie?' Most commercial news broadcasts and talk shows stress the sensational. Too much stimulation from them can develop cynicism, even paranoia. Yes, we need to be informed, to protect ourselves. But moderate the input from commercial broadcasts and consider the alternative press, including public and independent radio and TV, especially Free Speech TV, LINK TV and Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman. Want to give up something? Give up some media input... news and entertainment (wherever the line between them may be)... a-news-ment?
Hispanic Heritage Month, 9/15-10/15
This Month: Non-Conform Freely
This Week: Media Literacy
You forgot to mention PBS which has recently received awards for being able to present both sides in an issue so the viewers can decide for themselves. They received 14 Emmy awards.
Rita Jean
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Today’s Simpler Living Nudge
9/17/19
Is there any difference between watching a concert by the Three Tenors or a game at the Three Rivers stadium? Professional sports, movies and the fine arts may be on different spots on the entertainment continuum, but they're on the same line, as long as there's a passive audience. A Beethoven symphony is engaging to some. So is a hard fought hockey game. And they may represent the same thing... struggle between good and evil. Let's support the Arts by DOING the ARTS ... drawing, writing, dancing, reading aloud. If we feel incompetent, let's take a class. (Continued tomorrow)
This Month: Non-Conform Freely
This Week: Alternatives to TV, Video Games, Movies, Gambling
I believe both types of activities have validity. Maybe we can talk about it tonight on the phone.
Rita Jean
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Today’s Simpler Living Nudge
9/18/19
Amateurs and professionals are on a continuum too. The difference is not between 'good' and 'bad' art and entertainment but between passivity and involvement. Passive entertainment makes money for somebody else, so it's promoted. Active entertainment takes no more time but takes our energy. 'The system' is designed primarily to keep us passive, to let professionals do the work while we pay them outrageous salaries. Non-conform freely. Reduce passive entertainment; increase active arts.
I think we will agree to disagree on this one.
Rita Jean
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
10/2/19
Learn about the power of 'cheap food.' Resist using foods that deprive other countries of food and have little or no nutritional value, such as coffee. Caffeine is an addictive drug. Other beverages can be just as socially inviting.
Careful there, you coffee drinker.
Rita Jean
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
10/5/18
Consider fasting one regular meal time or one day per week. Use the discomfort to deepen awareness of poverty. Offer the savings to the poor.
Yep. Done that.
Rita Jean
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
10/1/19
Reflect on Luke 12:22-32 or Matthew 6:25-33. Don't worry about what you'll eat or what you'll wear. That sounds like encouragement to live more simply.
Gerald: but I don't want to eat what they eat nor to wear what they wear.
Warren Alderson
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SLO Co. Social Justice eNews
11/2/19
This is the first time receiving this. Thank you for sending all this information to browse and consider.
Janet Jordan
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
11/3/19
Simplicity is a disciplined life--disciplined, not punished or deprived or joyless. We are given great freedom to care about all of God's Creation, rather than nurturing the perversions and idols that our society has created and worships - our 'stuff.' Stuff exists to meet our needs. But if we spend our time, energy and money nurturing it instead of our relationships with God, others and ourselves, it will own us, control us and ultimately destroy us and the Earth.
So honestly, accurately, and simply said, Gerald. Thank you!
Peace and Joy
Skip Londos
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Today's Simpler Living Nudge
11/4/19
The Jesse Tree - Many meaningful symbols help us focus on preparations for Christmas during Advent... the Advent wreath, Chrismons, and the Christmas tree. When so many commercial symbols try to distract us from the real meaning of the season, the Jesse Tree is a lesser known but also powerful, visual focal point.
yes but because it is commercialized it is a state and federal holiday! Hip Hip Hooray!
Warren Alderson
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11/16/19
Today's Simpler Living Nudge
Start saving Sunday comics to use for wrapping paper for gifts. Recycle Christmas cards by cutting at the fold. Write a personal message on the back and use as a post card. Save envelopes.
Better yet, drop the Sunday Paper.
Warren Alderson
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11/22/19—Simple Living Works! Weekly Nudge
Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis
In This Issue — Latest Podcast Episodes // Free Trade vs. Fair Trade // Collapse of Capitalism or Change of Business Model? // Getting Ready Early for an Alternative Christmas Festival/Workshop // FREE Daily NUDGE // Much More!
Very interesting post. Thanks to it, I have learn the distinction between 'Free trade' and 'Fair trade,' as it is explained in a simple, yet effective way. The topics covered seem very relevant (at the frontier between climate change crisis and spirituality. A good read.
Mada Jurado
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