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Living simply is not about living in poverty or self-inflicted deprivation. It’s about living an examined life where one has determined what is truly important and enough . . . and then just let go of all the rest.

By Duane Elgin
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Duane Elgin, MA, MBA, is an American author, speaker, media activist, and global visionary. He has spent decades advocating for and cofounding nonprofit organizations working for media accountability, citizen empowerment through communication, and sustainability.

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