This site was developed and is maintained by Linda Breen Pierce, founder of The Pierce Simplicity Study and author of the books, Choosing Simplicity: Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World (Gallagher Press, 2000), and Simplicity Lessons: A 12-Step Guide to Living Simply (Gallagher Press, 2003).

In this site you will find a wide spectrum of resources related to voluntary simplicity, a way of life that addresses the widespread yearning in North America and other western countries for a slower pace of life with more time for joyful relationships, fulfilling work, and living one's dreams. For some, though not all, people, to live more simply involves working less, wanting less, and spending less.

But voluntary simplicity is not about doing without. In fact it's just the opposite -- it's about having enough. Enough intimacy with others and with nature, enough sense of purpose and fulfilling work, enough fun and joy. Voluntary simplicity is about living life fully, of experiencing life as a whole human being. It's also about caring for the earth and people throughout the world who truly do not have enough.

Included in this site are many book reviews, a few articles and essays, and information about organizations and activities related to simplicity. Just click on any of the general topics in the left column that interest you. If you find a link that is no longer working, please email Linda Breen Pierce.

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