The Autonomous Life; Essential Skills For Independent Living And Resilience In A Changing World - E-book - ePub

Living life on your terms is what it's all about. However, what's the deal? It is something you build, brick by brick; it is not just a dream. The world is ever-changing and unpredictable. It might sometimes make you feel as though you're racing in circles, trying to reach stability that constantly appears to be just out of reach. The truth is, though, true freedom does not include waiting for the world to grant you a flawless existence.
No, it's about figuring out how to survive whatever comes your way. Allow me to share some truth with you. We didn't always have the option to turn to others for support. Sometimes all we had on our shoulders was tenacity and the resolve to live. Those that preceded us? Even when the ground trembled, they understood what it meant to stand tall. And that's the kind of resilience I mean-the ability to go on, develop, and thrive even in the face of a trembling environment.
That is life on its own terms. It's not necessary to isolate oneself from everyone or everything in order to be autonomous. It's knowing that even when everything seems to be falling apart, you can handle things. It's the understanding that you possess the abilities and knowledge necessary to forge your own course. There are days when it's all about posture. Some days, you have to learn how to crawl before you can walk.
Nevertheless, no matter how many times life knocks you down, what matters most is always getting back up.