Daily life can often just feel like a flip of a coin. Seems we can have some influence on the path of our lives but not enough to ever really relax. It’s just part of life. But it is your coin. You get to flip it. That’s the attraction of choosing self-reliance. That said, there are some strong government and corporate forces that want your coin. Their explanations are seductive: more security, more resources, more stuff, more protection, more inclusion. The list goes on. So you’re faced with a decision on how much self-reliance do you want. Do you do it yourself or let others do it for you? The truth is, they don’t do it for you. They do it at you. Give them your decision-making power and they will use it to benefit themselves. Even when you think you’re part of the their group. Self-reliance can seem daunting. It can feel like every part of your life and the life of the family you choose is up to one person: you. But that is not true. Everyone has relationships, both family and chosen, to help. Self-reliance is not choosing to go it alone. Self-reliance is making it your choice, your decision, on how to live your life with those around you. Your coin to flip. The problem with large governments and corporations is that they want more and more authority over your life. Your coin. And always they want your resources, whether it’s your time or your money. Life can seem like it is a flip of a coin and it’s often hard to not see it that way. But it’s your coin and you always have a choice. Do I keep it and flip it myself or do I give it to some government or corporation and let them be in control of my life? Your life. Your coin. My life. My coin. - Editor