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X-WR-CALDESC:Join LEC for our final Winter Reading Series to discuss the bo
 ok\, 'How to Be Alive: A Guide to the Kind of Happiness That Helps the Wor
 ld'\nAbout the book:\nThe author of 'No Impact Man' and founder of the No 
 Impact Project returns with this trailblazing guide to living a meaningful
  and fulfilling life while also contributing to the wellbeing of our commu
 nities and the planet.\nWhen Colin Beavan embarked upon a yearlong experim
 ent to lead a zero net-impact existence in the middle of New York City\, h
 e had no idea what a profound effect it would have upon himself and others
  around him. For Colin\, the project--chronicled in a book\, a documentary
 \, and an ongoing lecture series--formed the basis of a radical 'lifestyle
  redesign' that reached beyond just environmental activism. And\, in the c
 ourse of his travels and lectures\, he encountered scores of people who we
 re similarly breaking from traditional ideas about work\, home\, and even 
 family in order to take their futures\, and the planet's\, in their own ha
 nds. In the process they made a startling discovery--a happier way of life
  that is also having a deeply positive impact on the world.\nFor most of u
 s\, though\, even contemplating this kind of transformation is overwhelmin
 g and confusing. 'In How to Be Alive\,' Beavan shares his insights on find
 ing the path that's right for you. Drawing on everything from classic lite
 rature and philosophy to current science\, and combining that with his own
  experiences alongside those of the many people he has met along the way\,
  Colin explores a broad array of transformational lifestyle adjustments--s
 mall and large--that offer security and meaning in a world confronted by e
 cological crises\, economic upheaval\, and ongoing war and social injustic
 e. In the process\, he helps readers embark on the quest for a 'good life'
  of their own--lives both better for them and the planet.\n\nWe will be me
 eting via Zoom.\nEvent is free to attend\, pre-registration is requested\,
  and free-will donations are greatly accepted.\nRegister via Eventbrite:\n
 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-reading-series-how-to-be-alive-tickets
 -210735003067\n
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DESCRIPTION:Join LEC for our final Winter Reading Series to discuss the boo
 k\, 'How to Be Alive: A Guide to the Kind of Happiness That Helps the Worl
 d'\nAbout the book:\nThe author of 'No Impact Man' and founder of the No I
 mpact Project returns with this trailblazing guide to living a meaningful 
 and fulfilling life while also contributing to the wellbeing of our commun
 ities and the planet.\nWhen Colin Beavan embarked upon a yearlong experime
 nt to lead a zero net-impact existence in the middle of New York City\, he
  had no idea what a profound effect it would have upon himself and others 
 around him. For Colin\, the project--chronicled in a book\, a documentary\
 , and an ongoing lecture series--formed the basis of a radical 'lifestyle 
 redesign' that reached beyond just environmental activism. And\, in the co
 urse of his travels and lectures\, he encountered scores of people who wer
 e similarly breaking from traditional ideas about work\, home\, and even f
 amily in order to take their futures\, and the planet's\, in their own han
 ds. In the process they made a startling discovery--a happier way of life 
 that is also having a deeply positive impact on the world.\nFor most of us
 \, though\, even contemplating this kind of transformation is overwhelming
  and confusing. 'In How to Be Alive\,' Beavan shares his insights on findi
 ng the path that's right for you. Drawing on everything from classic liter
 ature and philosophy to current science\, and combining that with his own 
 experiences alongside those of the many people he has met along the way\, 
 Colin explores a broad array of transformational lifestyle adjustments--sm
 all and large--that offer security and meaning in a world confronted by ec
 ological crises\, economic upheaval\, and ongoing war and social injustice
 . In the process\, he helps readers embark on the quest for a 'good life' 
 of their own--lives both better for them and the planet.\n\nWe will be mee
 ting via Zoom.\nEvent is free to attend\, pre-registration is requested\, 
 and free-will donations are greatly accepted.\nRegister via Eventbrite:\nh
 ttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-reading-series-how-to-be-alive-tickets-
 210735003067\n
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SUMMARY:Winter Reading Series - 'How to Be Alive'
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