I very much enjoyed reading the article "Savoring the natural life" , written by ZHANG CHUMEI and published by 21^stCENTURY on June 18, 2008.  Here are favorite passages that I extracted from the article :

"Long before free plastic bags were banned in China earlier this month, some people had begun distancing themselves from the downsides of modern life. These people, many of them young, have turned to a life style known as -simple living-".

"Instead of joining the race to drive the best car, wear the best clothes fill their schedule to the max, these individuals had decided on a life of -voluntary simplicity- .  They buy only when necessary and limit their reliance on modern conveniences like mobile phones and refrigerators. Their goal is to live a more healthy and eco-friendly life".

"Some young people, well educated and sensitive, have begun to examine their lifestyles. They realize that happiness and fulfillmentdo not lie in having more money or bigger things, but rather in time spent with loved ones and community".

Gao Like, Head of Media and International Culture Colleague at Zhejiang University quotes:

"People must find a balance between life quality and material pursuit.  We should learn to discard the modern things that are unnecessary".

"Life is not a problem to be solved, but as an experience to be savored".

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