When we take care of ourselves first, we’re not a burden to anyone. We don’t try to get others to do what we want them to do, instead of what they want to do. Self-reliance not only makes us independent, it allows us to give without expectation. Others can relax and enjoy being around us because they know there’s no obligation. It’s ironic, but when we don’t expect others to care for us, they actually want to. The biggest benefit we get from being self-sufficient is that we enjoy being with…

Ourselves.

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