Self Reliance and Bravery- Part Two
In my previous article Self Reliance and Bravery- Part One, I wrote how being brave has helped me become more self-reliant. One part of bravery includes having the courage to ask for help. Some individuals may feel scared or embarrassed when they ask for guidance. Bravery does not stop there. Leadership makes a huge impact [...]
Self Reliance and Resentment
I want to discuss resentment and self reliance. I believe one negates the other and I’ll show you how. I’ve noticed a great deal of talk lately which centers around resentment toward supposedly “rich” people. I say supposedly because there are so many opinions on what exactly is considered being rich. As I do not [...]
Comfort Yourself- BHALTS/Hungry
A part of being self-reliant is listening to my body’s needs, and being able to provide them for myself. When a newborn cries out for nourishment, their mother knows when to breastfeed her child. Small children depend on their guardians to cook for them. Growing up, I had the privilege of requesting meals for family [...]
The Clock is Ticking
“The clock is ticking” used to be a parental threat or a gentle reminder that time matters. The determining factor was the tone of voice that conveyed the words. As we grow older and as seasons and summers come and go, are we remembering that advice? The lazy days of summer can be the best [...]
Mental Preparedness is a Moral Obligation
Suppose you could see into the future and you KNEW you would lose your job next year. Would you live your life differently now? What if you knew you would suffer a preventable, terminal illness later in life? What if you knew your town would be blown away by a tornado in two years and [...]
Personal Health Insurance – It’s All About You
This article isn’t about personal health insurance, at least not the traditional type of insurance that most of us think about when we hear the phrase. I’m really talking about something more akin to our own personal self-assurance with respect to our health, and taking action to ensure a good state of personal health. The [...]
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