Simple Living 101
Tools for Activists (shy or bold) to Share the Joy of a Simpler Lifestyle Through Speeches, Workshops, Events, Study/Action Groups, Simplicity Circles and Social Media
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Most of the ART in this online version comes from Spirit of Simplicity: Quotes & Art, chapter 2 - Building Community.
To return to this Table of Contents page from any chapter listed below, click CONTENTS at the top of that chapter.CONTENTS
- Foreword 3
- Introduction: How to Influence Others 5
1: Motivational *Speakers
- Worship 7
- Flex Talk: a. Living More with Less (audio version Living Simply and Loving It!) and b. Celebrating Responsibly 12
- Flex Talk Appendices 27
- More Resources for Speakers 28
- Bible Verses 27
- Let's Talk About Christmas (worksheet)
- Christmas Budget Worksheet 33
- Alternative Giving Card - PDF 34
- Simple Living Works! video & script (updated version of Simple Living Struggles & Solutions)
2: Workshop *Leaders
- Welcome to the World of Enough 35
- Lifestyle Workshop Outline 38
- More Workshop Ideas 39
- Workshop Resources 40
- Coaching Groups by Internet
3: Event *Organizers
- How to Organize an Alternative Christmas Community Festival 41
- Planning an Alternative Christmas Workshop 51
- NEW -- How to Host an Alternative Gift Fair from Center for a New American Dream
- More Resources for Organizers 56
4: *Discussion Groups
- Different Kinds of Groups 57
- “10 Tips” Discussion Series: Christmas, Easter, Celebrations 57
- More Resources for Groups 60
- Examples, Books, Organizations & Publications 60
- Learning/Action Guides for Bible Classes and Study Circles: Christmas & Advent; Peace & Justice; Voluntary Simplicity & Sustainability 60
- Coaching Groups by Internet
5: Media *Workers
- NEW - Social Media: Jerry's Adventures in Social Media
- NEW - Other Activities to Try, including Prophetic Messages
- Local Media Contacts 63
New - 6: Prophetic Personal Promotion
- NEW--Send a Message!
Appendices
- Additional Resources 63
- Family Activities, Community Building, Celebrating: Advent & Christmas; Celebrating Year-round; Easter & Lent; Environment (Care of Creation); Media Literacy; Music/Worship 63
- BONUS Volunteer Additions/Contributions
- Christmas Campaign Kit
- Study/Discussion/Activity/Action Guides by age/type
- Simple Living Library
- Alternatives’ Simpler Living Community Network (incorporating SLOW Down Network) 66
- Promotion 72
Page updated 12 April 2016
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