Self-Reliance

Life offers two fundamental orientations toward experience: we can approach it passively, primarily responding to circumstances as they unfold, or actively, deliberately shaping our circumstances through intentional choice and action. Two Approaches to Living # I’ve found that cultivating an active orientation yields the most fulfilling results in my own experience. This approach centers on taking initiative rather than waiting for external prompts or direction. The active mindset recognizes that meaningful outcomes typically require deliberate action rather than passive anticipation.

The Search for Solutions # I’ve observed a fascinating psychological pattern emerging in our collective consciousness: the persistent belief that somewhere, an authoritative figure possesses complete understanding of our complex problems and will inevitably arrive to resolve them. The 2020 presidential election provided a striking illustration of this phenomenon, as many Americans genuinely believed a change in leadership would instantly restore normalcy and resolve deep-seated societal challenges.