Work Less, Simplify More
By reducing our economic impact, we can shrink our ecological footprint, while freeing up time and energy to contribute to community and a more sustainable world.
Right Lively ‘Hood
Finding meaningful, socially and ecologically responsible work cannot be done in a vacuum. Right livelihood depends on networks of relationship.
A Communitarian Conundrum
Despite widespread desire for community, structural and cultural obstacles to intentional community in the modern world loom large.
Shared Living—When Home Is a Community
An ex-resident of Casa Caballeros reflects on the wealth she found in the realms of personal growth, shared resources, spontaneous celebration, and financial freedom even in economic downturns.
Hard Times at Orinda
Watching their collective fortunes decline, the members of Orinda adopt a new spirit of frugality, find that they are living more sustainably, and discover true wealth in relationships with friends and family.
The Richness of Giving
Many traditional cultures around the world have an economy based not on buying and selling, but on giving, which fosters an intricate network of social connections.