tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889130693339652420.comments2010-03-19T08:29:08.903-07:00Less Is More Simplicity with Cecile AndrewsCecile is author of three books, includinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03659455422428162868noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889130693339652420.post-7176839191572278552010-03-19T08:29:08.903-07:002010-03-19T08:29:08.903-07:00I just came across your blog and love it! I am a ...I just came across your blog and love it! I am a suburban mom who strives (and often struggles) to live simply and teach my kids to do the same with gratitude. It is often difficult in our affluent community. This posting makes me think of a reflection I had myself when returning from seeing my oldest, dearest friend. I felt that spending rich, wonderful time with her made it so much easier for me to stay away from many "bucket dippers" (as my 7 yr old refers to people who deplete you) in my neighborhood. I strive to spend time with more and more "bucket fillers". Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889130693339652420.post-53483905544681595982009-05-20T06:17:47.864-07:002009-05-20T06:17:47.864-07:00Cecile Andrews, In response to your post on Simpli...Cecile Andrews, In response to your post on Simplicity, Consumerism and Environmental Destruction :<BR><BR><B>Industrial Society Destroys Mind and Environment.</B><BR><BR>Industrial Society is destroying necessary things <B>[Animals, Trees, Air, Water and Land]</B> for making unnecessary things <B>[consumer goods].</B><BR><BR><B>"Growth Rate" - "Economy Rate" - "GDP"</B><BR><BR><B>These are figures of "Ecocide". <br />These are figures of "crimes against Nature". <br />These are figures of "destruction of Ecosystems". <br />These are figures of "Insanity, Abnormality and Criminality".</B><BR><BR><B>The link between Mind and Social / Environmental-Issues.</B><BR><BR>The fast-paced, consumerist lifestyle of Industrial Society is causing exponential rise in psychological problems besides destroying the environment. All issues are interlinked. Our Minds cannot be peaceful when attention-spans are down to nanoseconds, microseconds and milliseconds. Our Minds cannot be peaceful if we destroy Nature [Animals, Trees, Air, Water and Land].<BR><BR><B>Chief Seattle</B> of the Indian Tribe had warned the destroyers of ecosystems way back in 1854 :<BR><BR><B>Only after the last tree has been cut down,<br />Only after the last river has been poisoned,<br />Only after the last fish has been caught,<br />Only then will you realize that you cannot eat money.</B><BR><BR>To read the complete article please follow any of these links.<BR><BR><A HREF="http://www.powerswitch.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1796" REL="nofollow">Industrial Society Destroys Mind and Environment</A><BR><BR><A HREF="http://www.ilovephilosophy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=145350" REL="nofollow"> Industrial Society Destroys Mind and Environment </A><BR><BR><A HREF="http://lanternbooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=105" REL="nofollow"> Industrial Society Destroys Mind and Environment </A><BR><BR><A HREF="http://www.andinia.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1175" REL="nofollow"> Industrial Society Destroys Mind and Environment </A><BR><BR>sushil_yadav<br />Delhi, IndiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889130693339652420.post-14315803663706793892009-05-03T12:50:00.000-07:002009-05-03T12:50:00.000-07:00Hi Cecile,
I read your book Slow is Beautiful a co...Hi Cecile,<br />I read your book Slow is Beautiful a couple of years ago and loved it. I'm looking forward to your new book, and I'm so happy to find your blog. Thanks for all you do!<br />AbbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com