Simplicity and Social Justice

I'm seeking connections between the concepts of voluntary simplicity and social justice. Can one be socially just without also moving towards a more counter-culture state of voluntary simplicity? Just some food for thought...

Starting the Journey

I've been thinking a lot about this Ganhdi quote I came across the other day, which reads "there is enough on earth for everybody's need, but not for everyone's greed." When are we, as both individuals and a society, going to recognize the effects of our own greed? With headlines lamenting the crashing market, rising gas prices, and crippling recession, I cannot help but wonder when we're going to wake up. I've started to make small steps - reading up on the voluntary simplicity movement and attempting to live more mindfully - but I know I have a long way to go. I'm looking forward to the journey of finding a greater sense of both inward and outward peace.