If you crave a life that's frugal, simple, and a little less ordinary, living off the grid might be for you. We are used to a fast-paced world of computers, smartphones, and instant gratification. Doing without all this may seem impossible. But the concept of simplicity and getting away from it all works. It leaves us with a sense of calm happiness, as…
Slowly, people are starting to embrace more intentional lifestyles. One of the ways people are doing this is through communal living. Another is by giving back to the community. We live in a consumer-driven world that promotes selfishness and a focus on things. Living more intentional takes back that focus. Spending time with family, friends, and building a community is a much more…
The words 'sustainable community' may seem unfamiliar to you. However, they are starting to creep into everyday language. Mindsets are starting to change, and people are starting to understand the idea behind sustainable living. Communities that emphasize shared resources and eating organic products are starting to develop. Sustainable living means a lifestyle change. It is embracing new perceptions and way of life. What are the…
Many probably won't have heard of Auroville in Pondicherry, India, but it currently houses over 10,000 people from all over the world. It is the world’s largest spiritual utopia. Auroville means “the City of Dawn”. The promise of a money-free existence, surrounded by people who believe in the energy, who wouldn’t want to live there. It was founded in 1968 by a French…
Few educators can match the expertise of the Pueblo Indians. Pueblo Indian writer Leslie Harmon recounts her years growing up in the Leguna Pueblo Reservation in the book "Yellow Woman and the Beauty of the Spirit." She recalled that everyone was a teacher and all activities had the potential to teach children. The book makes it unequivocally clear that people should not introduce…
The Amish people are associated with the notions of simplicity and convention. The community is synonymous with the unwillingness to conform to mainstream society. You may believe their insular policy compromises their health. Get ready for a surprise because the Amish community is one of the healthiest around. A look at some facts and figures shows that illness is rare among Amish folk. …
This Satellite Shelter Provides a Really Good Solution for the Homeless of the World. The world is a frightening place, wouldn’t you agree? But have hope, there could possibly be a bit of humanity left. One of the areas where we still see that spark of goodness is on the streets. Yep, you heard it right. In the same places where heinous crimes…
Andalusia is a beautiful province in Spain. It's calm, picturesque, and filled with greenery, wheat fields, and acres of olive trees, like many areas in southern Europe, home of the Mediterranean people, as Italians, Spaniards, and Greeks are often called. But these regions, and especially Andalusia, located on the far south of Spain, have had their limits and morale severely tested for more…