Destination: Self–Reliance
To Rely on One's Own CapabilitiesSelf-Reliance
(self–re·li·ance \-ri-ˈlī-ənts\)
Reliance on one’s own capabilities, judgments, and decisions in
a self-sufficient manner; independence, self-direction, resourceful.
It’s true, I love to practice the many bushcraft and wilderness survival skills you read about in my Fox Walker Novel series. This interest is fueled by the fact that I’ve always been extremely fond of learning ancestral skills. You know, all the knowledge and skills that our grandparents and great grandparents knew about for everyday life. Self-reliance skills that have been all but forgotten over the years, as technology has become more and more a part of our lives.
Self-reliance is not only about how to survive the elements of Mother Nature…it’s also learning how to survive everyday situations, as well. It’s about learning how to adapt to whatever gets thrown our way. It’s about staying strong by finding inspiration in even the most mundane. Even in our careers we often face uncharted territory…where the landowners keep changing and the borders keep moving. But rather than let it overwhelm us, we can embrace a sense of new adventure right around the corner.
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Inspiration: Re-Inventing Ourselves
Change can be scary and it brings to surface any insecurities. Some people dig in and stick with what is familiar rather than try something new, simply because it is easier. Easier is not always the better route…
Writing Tip: How to Evaluate and Use Critique
How We React to and Use Critique of Our Writing will be as Varied as Our Writing Styles and Individual Personalities. I can only offer some of my own observations here, and share with you how I make use of the critique process as experienced in a Read ‘n Critique group setting. Hopefully something from here will help you as well, or guide you to find your own process…
Ancestral Skills: Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Dyes made from natural materials have always fascinated me. Every culture has used this process (and some still do). Since Easter is right around the corner, I jumped at the chance to learn more about this topic and share it with you…
Preparedness: Self-Reliance Reference Books
There’s no way I can remember all the information and instructions I’ve read over the years dealing with self-reliance topics, and it’s not practical to try and memorize most of it. That’s why my reference books are so important to me…
Preparedness: 6 Excuses Why People Don’t Prepare
This week I promised to talk about the excuses that people use to NOT prepare. Even if you agree with the idea of preparing, do you find yourself anywhere in the list below? If so, I hope I can convince you that it is easier than you think…
Preparedness: Why Prepare?
Even if you live in the city you can incorporate many of the ideals for modern homesteading and being more self-reliant. So let’s talk about Why Prepare?
Writing Tip: Why We Need Our Writing Community
We’re perfectly happy spending time alone, in our created worlds and with our characters. In fact, sometimes we kick and scream a little at being dragged away. But we need to remember that although we work alone, we are not alone.
Preparedness: Raw Honey vs Processed Honey
When I wrote my blog: 5 Foods That Last Practically Forever, I ran across some interesting material on the topic of honey, especially raw honey vs. processed honey. I included some of the basics facts in my blog, but it appears readers would like to know more…
Inspiration: Our Connection with Mother Earth
My husband, Michael, and I have seen some awe-inspiring nature scenes in our travels around this vast country of ours…But the trip across ‘the pond’ to visit Ireland changed us forever.
Ancestral Skills: 5 Time Saving Gardening Tips
Over the years, as my garden expanded, so did the hours of work needed to plant and maintain it. I developed some tricks that worked well for me, and could be used for small or large gardens. I thought I’d share those tips with you today.
About Indy
Being outside in nature is the most basic part of who I am. Besides gaining knowledge about wildlife, I learn lessons about who I am, and surprise myself about what I am capable of achieving. Nature continually inspires me. It is a part of all my writings, no matter the genre or subject matter. 
American Dream
“If America could be, once again, a nation of self-reliant farmers, craftsmen, hunters, ranchers and artists, then the rich would have little power to dominate others. Neither to serve or to rule: That was the American Dream.”