Most of us know by now that there’s an urgent need for us folk in the West to simplify our lives, slow down, buy less stuff and live more lightly on the Earth, in order to avoid environmental meltdown. We also know that living more simply would probably bring us better health, lowered stress, much deeper life satisfaction and accelerated spiritual growth (not to mention fewer repair bills and a lot less dusting). But how to achieve that? It sounds great, but it’s easier said than done. For there are many factors - some of which we are not even aware of - which keep us tied to our treadmills, hooked on our habits, overworking, over-consuming, stressing out, dashing about and burning out. This inspirational book - written by a psychotherapist who has personally explored many different forms of simple living - uncovers those hidden dynamics. Through a skilful blend of explanations, poetic musings, humorous anecdotes and self-help exercises, she leads the reader towards a deeper understanding of the principles of simplicity and the creation of an individually-tailored plan of action. The book also includes other useful resources for the would-be simplifier. ‘Simple living,’ Marian says, ‘...is delight-filled living.’ In seven (simple!) steps, she will take you there.
Cygnus Reader Susanna Riviere of SW London writes: ‘I urge everyone to buy and read this wonderful book and give it to a friend. I have read a wide range of spiritual, self-development and ecological books. This one simple but comprehensive book sums them all up. The author writes from a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom. Her aim is not to make us feel guilty about our current lifestyle; rather, she helps us understand why we behave as we do and work out how we can change to benefit ourselves and the wider environment. The Lilypad List is inspiring and practical as well as warmly and amusingly written. It is the ideal handbook for anyone who wants to live a simpler, less stressful life in the 21st century.’ 182pp, 153mm x 230mm, illus. in b&w, softback, 2004
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