Creating a sustainable and compassionate community
As the holiday season approaches, we find ourselves immersed in a blur of shopping lists, festive decorations, and the anticipation of gatherings with loved ones. Amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of spending. Yet, there’s a profound joy that comes from giving—a […]
For decades now, Simply Living has been a unique activist group, spreading the idea that few other organizations espouse. In a nutshell, that theme is — We’ll all be happier and the Earth will be healthier if we stop buying so much “stuff” and we focus on more meaningful parts of life […]
As we approach America Recycles Day this Friday, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on our relationship with waste and consumption. At Simply Living, we believe in fostering sustainable communities through conscious living and education. While individual efforts in recycling and reducing waste are commendable and necessary, it’s crucial to […]
In honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, let’s take a moment to recognize how adopting a dog from a shelter aligns with values that support a balanced, eco-friendly lifestyle. While “reduce, reuse, recycle” is a principle we often apply to physical goods, it’s equally relevant when it comes to extending compassion and practical action toward our furry friends in need. Each adoption reflects a conscious choice to reuse resources, reduce the demand for harmful practices, and recycle love and companionship in a local, sustainable way.
Two summers ago, my neighbor approached me about planting some arborvitae along the fence-line in the alley between our two garages. Initially, I expressed hesitation because there was already a bush there providing fairly dense privacy and blocking access to my fence, and therefore, my backyard. This was important to me because I have been the victim of at least three garage break-ins. I simply can’t afford to keep replacing my lawnmower over and over. But I admitted I did love arborvitae, and so I looked into this plant providing dense coverage. Lo and behold, it was Asian honeysuckle.
Creating a compassionate and sustainable world through personal, community and cultural transformation.