The Myth of Self-Reliance - The Paris Review
La liberté se trouve dans l’autosuffisance, dit Lawrence : « Pouvoir compter sur soi, c’est la clé de l’indépendance. Pour être libre, il faut être autonome, surtout pour les petites questions personnelles et matérielles. Dans la grande affaire de l’amour, ou de l’amitié, ou des relations humaines en général, on se rencontre, on communie entre indi
... See moreTom Hodgkinson • L'art d'être libre: Dans un monde absurde (LIENS QUI LIBER) (French Edition)
As we think about the definition of connection and how easy it is to mistake technology for connecting, we also need to consider letting go of the myth of self-sufficiency. One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on “going it alone.”
Brené Brown • The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
But our culture drives us precisely in the wrong direction. We go to great lengths to promote individuality. We’re encouraged to adopt an independent view of ourselves. Not only do we view the individual as the fundamental unit of humanity, but we evaluate individuals at every turn and set people against one another with relentless competition. In
... See moreFrank Forencich • The Art is Long: Big Health and the New Warrior Activist
“Adults” are supposed to be independent, though of course no person actually is. We all rely on the hard work and social-emotional support of dozens of people every single day. You’re only seen as less adult, and supposedly less of a person,[3] if you need help in ways that disrupt the illusions of self-sufficiency.