A group of students at Mundelein High School have decided to experiment with months of voluntary simplicity. What exactly is voluntary simplicity you say? In the tradition of Mr. Thoreau, some people choose to withdraw from certain elements/habits of their modern society. And they wouldn’t say their withdrawal is giving up something, but instead it helps them get something back. What do they get back? The possibilities are multitudinous. They might get back time, peace of mind, a deeper sense of self, a better understanding of the world, empowerment, thoughts to explore, perspectives to write about, etc., etc.

The plan for this class is to voluntarily withdraw from something different each month. What would it be like to live without television? Sugar? Cars? Cell phones? The internet? Computers? The possibilities are endless. Each participant will also individualize each month with some of their own simplifications, withdrawals, and experiments.

~ Experiments in Voluntary Simplicity