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Originally Posted by ZephyrusX  I really like that.  |
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by ZephyrusX I think North America does over value independence and I do see value in learning to ok with depending upon others. I suppose striking a meaningful balance would be the ideal or interdependence. |
Yup. Not to say that self-reliance is bad, of course! It, too, can be a great thing, depending on the circumstances.
I think the key is to go with whatever mixture of independence, dependence, and interdependence works for you, and any other people involved, as individuals. And the exact mixture that works best will usually change many times over the course of one's life, sometimes when you expect it, sometimes when you don't. It's not an aspect of life that can be neatly generalized about. It's one of those richly nuanced and highly subjective areas, like selfishness vs. selflessness.
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Originally Posted by ZephyrusX Sooner or later, we all fall upon hard times, and if hurts our ego or pride to reach out for help, we are not going to fair very well through life. Its unbelievable how much mental stress some people will put them selves through if they lose their independence (I'm speaking to my self again  ). |
Hehe, you can talk to yourself in my presence all you want. Your conversations with yourself are usually very interesting to watch.
