The Lion

About Duane Elgin: Author of Voluntary Simplicity and The Living Universe Awakening Earth.org Awakening Earth is the website of Duane Elgin. It offers books, articles, and videos in four major areas: 1) the big picture of the human journey with the world at the tipping point; 2) the importance of simplicity, sustainability, and community for building a green future; 3) the universe as a living system and how we can live in conscious relationship with it; and 4) the role of media accountability and citizen empowerment to respond to the challenges and opportunities we now confront. Duane ElginDuane Elgin Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and social visionary who looks beneath the surface turbulence of our times to explore the deeper trends that are transforming our world. In 2005, Duane received the Japanese “Goi International Peace Award” in recognition of his contribution to a global “vision, consciousness, and lifestyle” that fosters a “more sustainable and spiritual culture.”