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Published On: Apr 26, 2006 10:02 PM
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Published On: Apr 26, 2006 10:02 PM
Self-Reliance
No one lives in a vacuum. It's cramped, dusty,
and noisy in there. Whether we like it or not, the orbits of our lives
inevitably lead to impacts; some for the better, and some for the worse. One
who can depend on himself can weather the negative impacts to a greater
degree.
Never forget those who care for you, but always remember those things which must be faced alone. Prepare for those times. Find within yourself the strength and ability to survive by yourself, and exercise it.
Keep in mind that betrayal can come from the unlikeliest corners, and however many people may be involved, betrayal is always personal. Thus the reaction to the betrayal is up to each individual. This is true whatever the nature of the betraying, whether it be by someone's actions (or lack thereof), words, or death. Death is the ultimate betrayal, although it is often the most merciful, as it shatters the fewest illusions.
Expect the unexpected, and deal with it as wisely and quickly as possible. Release or submerge those parts of yourself prone to worry and second-guessing -- they do not serve you; rather, you serve them. Listen to yourself. Depend on yourself. Rely on yourself.
Havamal 10
No better burden can a man carry on the road
Than a store of common sense;
Better than riches it will seem in an unfamiliar place
Such is the resort of the wretched
Havamal 37
A farm of your own is better, even if small
Everyone's someone at home;
A man's heart bleeds when he has to beg
For every single meal.
That's what I wrote in my big black book a couple of years ago, with some minor corrections. As you can see, my writing style's changed somewhat, and I'm not really sure what effect I was going for at the time. There's some good information there, but the phrase "pompous windbag" comes to mind as well. Some of the information doesn't seem to be strictly about self-reliance, and I can only assume it was affected by something I was dealing with at the time.
Never forget those who care for you, but always remember those things which must be faced alone. Prepare for those times. Find within yourself the strength and ability to survive by yourself, and exercise it.
Keep in mind that betrayal can come from the unlikeliest corners, and however many people may be involved, betrayal is always personal. Thus the reaction to the betrayal is up to each individual. This is true whatever the nature of the betraying, whether it be by someone's actions (or lack thereof), words, or death. Death is the ultimate betrayal, although it is often the most merciful, as it shatters the fewest illusions.
Expect the unexpected, and deal with it as wisely and quickly as possible. Release or submerge those parts of yourself prone to worry and second-guessing -- they do not serve you; rather, you serve them. Listen to yourself. Depend on yourself. Rely on yourself.
Havamal 10
No better burden can a man carry on the road
Than a store of common sense;
Better than riches it will seem in an unfamiliar place
Such is the resort of the wretched
Havamal 37
A farm of your own is better, even if small
Everyone's someone at home;
A man's heart bleeds when he has to beg
For every single meal.
That's what I wrote in my big black book a couple of years ago, with some minor corrections. As you can see, my writing style's changed somewhat, and I'm not really sure what effect I was going for at the time. There's some good information there, but the phrase "pompous windbag" comes to mind as well. Some of the information doesn't seem to be strictly about self-reliance, and I can only assume it was affected by something I was dealing with at the time.
Posted: Tue - March 9, 2004 at 02:51 AM