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“The world is moving into a new era where the human community must work together if we are to realize a future of sustainable prosperity. This transition represents both a great challenge and an extraordinary opportunity. We are being called to make a shift toward green lifestyles, supported by a mature democracy, and guided by the collective wisdom of science and spirituality.” —Duane Elgin
NEWS: Duane will be speaking at the University Club, University of California, Irvine on Friday July 30th at 5:30pm. It will be a special evening of dinner and conversation. More info
Welcome! For over 40 years I’ve been researching, writing, and speaking about our world in transition and how we can respond in positive ways—individually and collectively at every level: physical, psychological, and spiritual. Four core themes have oriented my work over these decades:
- Sustainable Ways of Living—The evolution underway to discover a “sustainable prosperity” with simpler ways of living.
- Our World in Transition—Understanding the big picture of humanity’s evolutionary journey.
- The Living Universe—The integrative paradigm emerging from the combined wisdom of science and spirituality.
- Mature Media Democracy—Trans-partisan work for media accountability and citizen empowerment.
I see each these as vital to our time of transition and this website makes available a range of related resources—articles, videos, reports, and book overviews.
To learn about my upcoming online courses and to receive my newsletter, please sign up for his email list. My speaking schedule can be found here. Here is my latest newsletters.
Newly published books
A newly revised and updated edition of Voluntary Simplicity was published on January 1, 2010.
"A sustainable planet is not an unreachable goal. Elgin articulates an opertating manual
of possibility and hope."
—Elizabeth Dowdeswell, former director, United Nations Environment Program
Read more... Purchase Voluntary Simplicity from the Simple Living Network
The Living Universe explores a new paradigm that is vital for building a sustainable future; namely, a shift from regarding the universe as fragmented and dead to seeing it as unified and alive.
"No book describes more accurately or guides us more powerfully to the world now waiting to be born."
—Marianne Williamson, author, A Return to Love
Order the paperback from these sites: Berrett-Koehler Publishers or The Simple Living Network
Watch this video about the living universe.
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Other key resources on global trends, consciousness, and a sustainable Future
Two mini-documentaries explore these themes: “The Human Journey” and “Is Humanity Growing Up?”
Key reports include: Global Consciousness Change and Collective Consciousness and Cultural Healing (see articles)
A range of approaches to green living that are thriving in the world can be found in these articles: “Cool Lifestyle for a Hot Planet,” and “The Garden of Simplicity”
Also see the mini-documentary “Crash or Bounce.”
Photo of Duane in the banner (top of page) is by Jocelyn Knight.
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