material consumption Archives

Taking It to the Bank

Deacon Mike Hayes May 23, 2013

The consumption society has made us feel that happiness lies in having things, and has failed to teach us the happiness of not having things. — Elise Boulding

Daily Jolt March 12, 2012

FAST from buying things today. PRAY a prayer of gratitude for not having everything that you think you need. GIVE away excess things in your…

Minimalist Clutter

Sarah Rich June 22, 2011

Blogs on “minimalist living” clutter the internet these days with suggestions on how to pare down one’s possessions, work commitments and daily routines. The minimalist…

Busted: Rabbi Michael Lerner

Robert Anthony Siegel March 2, 2006

FBI Chief J. Edgar Hoover once called Michael Lerner the most dangerous man in America because of his anti-Vietnam war activities. A sixties radical and…