About Self-reliance (AboutSelf-reliance.blogspot.com)
Introduction
We are pleased to introduce a new blog site that explores
self-reliance. In “About Self-reliance,”
(AboutSelf-reliance.blogspot.com) we will discover practical ways in which to
be more self-reliant in the areas of (1) Spiritual Strength (2) Health,
(3) Preparedness , (4) Education, (5) Employment & Work,
and (6) Finances. You are encouraged to
participate in the ongoing discussion through your comments on the site.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines self-reliant as, “Having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment.” We might expand that definition to include becoming more independent rather than dependent, and becoming more self-sufficient and self-supporting where possible.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines self-reliant as, “Having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment.” We might expand that definition to include becoming more independent rather than dependent, and becoming more self-sufficient and self-supporting where possible.
There is an important balance to be sought between total
reliance on ourselves and our reliance on others. Total reliance
upon ourselves to meet all of our wants and needs is neither possible
nor desirable. Neither is it desirable
to depend on others for our temporal needs, when we have the ability and capacity to
provide for those needs. Regardless
of our abilities or disabilities, we each have a certain ability and capacity to think, to feel, and to act in ways
that provide for our temporal needs. One of the
purposes of this life and the next is to expand our capacities and increase our abilities as
circumstances permit.
We also know that there is value in having a support system
of family, friends, and colleagues upon whom we rely for different kinds of
support. There are many opportunities in
life to “be our brother’s keeper,” and to “bear one another’s’ burdens that
they may be light.” We also believe
strongly in our absolute reliance on God’s grace after we have done all we can do to be faithful and
obedient to God’s laws and ordinances.
There are some who will come to this site nearly perfect in their
abilities and capacities in some areas of self-reliance. Others may be just learning about these
principles and practices. Additionally,
others with various kinds of disabilities and handicaps will participate in this site to
learn how to grow and develop in these six areas within their ability and
capacity to do so. We encourage all to contribute to our understanding of this vital subject.
