Tag Archives: independence

Find Yourself by Socrates

Emerson and Self-Reliance

Are you interested in self-reliance and self-sufficiency? Well then, let me introduce you Ralph Waldo Emerson. If you haven’t heard of Mr. Emerson yet, then you’re in for a real treat. You see, Ralph Waldo Emerson is considered by many to be the father of the modern self-reliance and self-sufficiency…

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CHANCE by Sophocles

Why is Self-Reliance Important?

What do the words “self-reliant” mean to you? What sort of image do these words conjure up in your mind? If you’re like most people, you probably see someone living life on their own terms. They are independent. They are self-sufficient. You probably see them growing their own fruits and…

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Helping People by Abraham Lincoln

Who’s In Control?

One of my favorite television shows of all time is Star Trek. Now, I’m not talking about Star Trek: The Next Generation or Deep Space Nine or Voyager. I’m certainly not talking about the reboot of the franchise and those awful movies set in an alternate timeline. No, I’m talking…

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Helping People by Abraham Lincoln

Technology and Self-Reliance

We live in an amazing world. Our stores are filled with the items that would dazzle people from a generation ago. We eat nearly whatever we want, at any time that we want it. Our entertainment choices are enormous and, again, tailored to our own individual tastes and consumption schedules.…

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Be Simply Yourself by Lao Tzu

Naturally Independent

What is the most natural state? Some people would say relaxed. Yup, there’s a lot to be said about lying on a warm beach without a care in the world. Other people would say creativity is the most natural state. Yes, when we create we are reaching for our natural…

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9 Ways to Forge Loving Ties That Last a Lifetime in Your Children

9 Ways to Forge Loving Ties That Last a Lifetime in Your Children   For more info, click on: The Best Way to Live! Children have an amazing capacity to learn. They’re like sponges in the early years and they easily form memories that are cherished for a lifetime. There are…

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