September 10, 2010 | Posted by DDFD Here is a quick post to get your mind on self reliance. We are returning to a time long ago when you had to be more responsible for yourself. That’s actually a good thing. However, it is also tough for some . . . These days we are more responsible for our: Retirement (401k’s and [...]
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September 7, 2010 | Posted by Mark Z If reading my family’s posts on SRE and our own blog make you want to try the lifestyle yourself, there may be a golden opportunity to do so, if you have school age children, a sense of adventure, and act quickly! Of the many places in Alaska that hold a special place in my heart, [...]
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August 25, 2010 | Posted by Joan Crain Emotional self-reliance is not something we can produce on demand when a crisis interrupts life. It has to be nurtured gradually over time and developed with patience, so when a crisis occurs, we are already equipped to cope — with calmness. Do you have the confidence to be able to help yourself and others and [...]
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August 23, 2010 | Posted by DDFD To all of our many dedicated readers, The Self Reliance Exchange can be found at the following web-based resources– just click the link to our pages: Twitter Facebook Flickr Zimbio Many of these resources will include additional photos not appearing here on the Self Reliance Exchange. We will be adding more web-based resources very soon [...]
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August 18, 2010 | Posted by DDFD Recently, in a conversation with Clair Schwan, we touched upon the distinction of the “ideal” versus the “real”. Clair was discussing the over enthusiasm of people to achieve an ideal solution that doesn’t necessarily answer the real problem. It got me thinking– how often do we get wrapped up in the “ideal” that we miss [...]
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August 2, 2010 | Posted by DDFD Many times I get funny looks from people when they hear what I can do and what I know about being self reliant. Do I care? No, frankly, I don’t give a damn! In fact, I enjoy the feeling of empowerment and superiority knowing I am capable and they are vulnerable and dependent upon others [...]
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July 19, 2010 | Posted by DDFD If you are a regular reader of the Self Reliance Exchange, you are probably seeking to be more self reliant. How are you doing on your journey? Have you learned to do more for yourself? Have you picked up some tips or tricks to better your family’s well-being? Have you made a commitment to learn [...]
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July 12, 2010 | Posted by Brad Harrington The phrase “self-reliance,” as defined by Merriam-Webster, means: “Reliance on one’s own efforts and abilities.” While this seems fairly straightforward, a few clarifications are in order – for there are many who believe that such a method of living is impossible in any type of a social context. Because we might choose to not grow [...]
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May 21, 2010 | Posted by Mark Z At the risk of stating the obvious, optimism is key to self-reliance. I believed this to be true before hearing my sister, a Doctor of Psychology, speak on optimism recently, but she taught me that the tie is closer than I had suspected. Many terms we commonly use have slightly different meanings than what become [...]
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May 10, 2010 | Posted by DDFD It may sound funny using relationships and self reliant together, but we aren’t about going it alone. Relationships and self reliant living do go together. It is nice to know we can help ourselves independently, but this doesn’t mean we would forsake family, friends, and neighbors. There is a sense of community in the self [...]
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