{"product_id":"elegant-simplicity-by-satish-kumar-9780865719101","title":"Elegant Simplicity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsume less and celebrate more for inner peace and ecological integrity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConsumerism drives the pursuit of happiness in much of the world, yet as wealth grows, unhappiness abounds, compounded by the grave problems of climate change, pollution, and ecological degradation. We've now reached both an environmental and spiritual dead-end that leaves us crying out for alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElegant Simplicity\u003c\/em\u003e provides a coherent philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit. In it, Satish Kumar, environmental thought leader and former monk, distills five decades of reflection and wisdom into a guide for everyone, covering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe ecological and spiritual principles of living simply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShedding both \"stuff\" and psychological baggage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpening your mind and heart to the deep value of relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbedding simplicity in all aspects of life including education and work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerging science and spirituality for a coherent world-view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElegant Simplicity\u003c\/em\u003e is a life guide for everyone wanting off the relentless treadmill of competition and consumption and seeking a life that prioritises the ecological integrity of the Earth, social equity, and personal tranquility and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868409942252,"sku":"9780865719101","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5859173482496.jpg?v=1759756976","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/elegant-simplicity-by-satish-kumar-9780865719101","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}