Simple Living (April 2011 Topic)

Our April Justice Café Topic is Simple Living.

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"Live simply so that all may simply live." ~St. Elizabeth Seton

Reflect & Explore (Before the Cafe)

• Reflect on what your spiritual tradition teaches about simple living
• Pay attention to how you balance energy for "being" vs "doing" in your daily life
• Consider what you buy and why
• Explore the topic further using the "learn more" links below
  
  

Learn More (Before and After the Cafe)

• Visit websites to learn more about the critical issues and real life stories
  
  • Live Simply (Progressio Ireland)
  • Simple Living (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America)
  • How Can We Live Simply in the 21st Century?
• Watch avideo clip about simple living

Continue the Conversation (After the Cafe)

• Visit the Conversation Blog
  • Connect with young adults in other cities in the main Discussion Blog
  • Post an update from your Justice Cafe conversation
  • Share action suggestions and continue the conversation
• Watch a video clip and post a comment
  
  

Act for Justice

• Advocate for legislation that addresses economic justice at www.ipjc.org
• Host a screening/discussion of film related to simple living such as:
  • No Impact Man, The Story of Stuff, Affluenza
• Drop one commitment from your schedule.  Use the time to nourish your spiritual life, act for justice and/or build relationships with loved ones