Unrest in the Middle East – Lessons and Insights for the Self Reliant
Seldom do we focus our comments on current events here at Self Reliance Works, but the “grass fire” in the Middle East begs for a little review. If for no other reason, it has something to teach us, and it will likely be teaching us lessons for years to come. It’s wise to learn from [...]
Homeless People – Who, Why and What?
The number of homeless people in America is on the rise. It’s something we all need to guard against because it’s an undesirable situation to say the least, and it’s affecting a demographic range that is well outside the norm of “the impoverished.” There are few things that will test your resourcefulness more than being [...]
Fourth of July – A Time to Reflect on our Declaration of Independence
To many of us, the fourth of July is another three-day weekend, a time for barbecues with friends and family, a night of fireworks, and a bunch of flag waving and perhaps a parade. That’s the way many Americans view our national holidays – a break from work and a time to play. We’ve even [...]
Nanny-State Governing Kills Self Reliance
Freedom-loving, independent, self reliant people are chafing under an increasingly bureaucratic system of government in nearly every country. Former President Reagan observed, “Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.” Nanny-state governing has the same effect on countries as overparenting [...]
Self Reliance is Being Challenged by Big Government
Ever wonder where all your money goes each and every month? With the word budget being almost like a bad word in our society, it’s no wonder more and more people are expecting the Government to bail them out. Have we truly turned the corner to becoming less self-sufficient, or is this just a phase [...]
World Famine – And We’re Part of that World
Have you ever been involved in a world famine? Probably not, but you’ve seen photos and video about it. It involves extreme hunger caused by lack of food. Lack of food is the immediate cause, but what is the root cause? After all, if we get rid of the root cause, then the problem will [...]
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