Dependence vs. Independence

For many of us, we rely on others for some needs. What happens if we are no longer able to depend on them? When we are independent and can rely on ourselves, we are in a better place.

When our country began, we were dependent on the good graces of England for much of our needs. When we couldn’t control our own destiny, the Revolutionary War began, and we became an independent country. The United States of America.

It seems like in today’s climate, we are again losing our independence and relying on other countries for our needs…things like rare earth minerals, diesel fuel, energy, and food items like beef.

In today’s environment, when problems occur in one area or country, like a domino effect. It affects all of us…unless we are independent and not dependent.

We can’t always be self-reliant, but the closer we get, the better off we will be.