#self-reliance — Public Fediverse posts

A quotation from Theodore Roosevelt

[… T]he individual virtues, and the necessity of character as the chief factor in any man’s success — a teaching in which I now believe as sincerely as ever, for all the laws that the wit of man can devise will never make a man a worthy citizen unless he has within himself the right stuff, unless he has self-reliance, energy, courage, the power of insisting on his own rights and the sympathy that makes him regardful of the rights of others.

Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) American politician, statesman, conservationist, writer, US President (1901–1909)
Autobiography, ch. 1 “Boyhood and Youth” (1913)

More about this quote: wist.info/roosevelt-theodore/8…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #theodoreroosevelt #teddyroosevelt #character #citizen #courage #individuality #moralcode #personalcode #personalresponsibility #rights #selfreliance #success #virtue #worthiness

A quotation from Emerson

It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who, in the midst of the crowd, keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American essayist, lecturer, poet
Essay (1841), “Self-Reliance,” Essays: First Series, No. 2

More about this quote: wist.info/emerson-ralph-waldo/…

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David's Shield Blast-Proof Survival Book Review. The Ultimate Guide to Survival⚡

Take a closer look at the full review:
https://usefularticles.livejournal.com/4916.html

David's Shield: The Ultimate Blast-Proof Survival Guide promises to equip readers with essential techniques, survival strategies, and practical advice for a variety of emergency situations.

#survival #offgridliving #offgrid #selfreliance #selfsufficient #sustainability #selfsufficientbook #selfsufficientliving #survivalliving #survivalbooks

Former #ForeignMinister @EdnaAdan argues that #Somaliland’s #Sovereignty cannot be bought or negotiated away, saying the country’s #Independence is built on decades of #Peace, #Democracy, & #SelfReliance. #HornOfAfrica

https://saxafimedia.com/somaliland-sovereignty-not-for-sale-edna/

A quotation from Homer

Some of the words you’ll find within yourself,
the rest some power will inspire you to say.
You least of all — I know —
were born and reared without the gods’ good will.
 
[τὸν δ᾽ αὖτε προσέειπε θεά, γλαυκῶπις Ἀθήνη:
‘Τηλέμαχ᾽, ἄλλα μὲν αὐτὸς ἐνὶ φρεσὶ σῇσι νοήσεις,
ἄλλα δὲ καὶ δαίμων ὑποθήσεται: οὐ γὰρ ὀίω
οὔ σε θεῶν ἀέκητι γενέσθαι τε τραφέμεν τε.’]

Homer (fl. 7th-8th C. BC) Greek author
The Odyssey [Ὀδύσσεια], Book 3, l. 25ff (3.25) [Athena to Telemachus] (c. 700 BC) [tr. Fagles (1996)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/homer/46674/

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A Guide for Living an Off-Grid, Self-Sufficient Lifestyle🌲

https://djtropica.wixsite.com/offgridliving
Come today to discover more

Off-grid living is a blog offering real-life insights, must-read books, and practical guidance for embracing a truly self-sufficient lifestyle

#offgridliving #offgrid #selfreliance #selfsufficient #survival #sustainability #selfsufficientbook #selfsufficiency #selfsufficientliving #survivalliving #gardening #selfsufficienthomestead

Mastering Off-Grid Living with few Essential Books and Proven Systems for Self-Sufficiency🌿🍃🍀

Take a closer look at the full review:
https://djtropica.wixsite.com/offgridliving/post/mastering-off-grid-living-with-essential-books-and-proven-systems-for-self-sufficiency

This post explores practical off grid living ideas and shares valuable resources, including self sufficient living books.

#offgridliving #offgrid #selfreliance #selfsufficient #survival #sustainability #selfsufficientbook #selfsufficiency #selfsufficientliving #survivalliving #gardening #selfsufficienthomestead #becomeselfsufficient

The Longings of Women: A Novel

"An "extraordinary" novel of the intertwined lives of three troubled women"

Sale: $25.99 to $1.99

by Marge Piercy
Rating: 4.3/5 (654 Reviews)

#womensfiction #contemporary #literature #fiction #books #booksky #women #friendship #marriage #selfreliance

The Longings of Women: A Novel

Projects From 1900 That Will Help You In The Next Crisis

via the #InternetArchive
Added 2022

"The USA in 1900 wasn’t a backwards country. In fact, it had one of the most advanced economies in the world. The Industrial Revolution might have started in Britain, but by the Great Exhibition in 1851 the British were amazed at the variety and quality of things being made in the USA. Even so, if people could do something themselves they generally did. They didn’t hesitate to take on big jobs, either – many turn of the century DIY projects were a lot more ambitious than putting up some new shelves in the den. In this book we’ll look at some typical projects our not so distant ancestors were familiar with, and which can still improve our lives today."

https://archive.org/details/projects-from-1900-that-will-help-you-in-the-next-crisis/page/3/mode/1up

#SolarPunkSunday #DIY #LowTech #NoTech #FixIt #OnlineBooks
#OnlineLibraries #SelfReliance #Selfsufficiency #Homesteading #Farming #smokehouses #RootCellars #HuntingBow #WaterWells #Snowshoes

What self-reliance themed birthday present should I gift myself with this year? (Last year's was a food dehydrator. Previous years' purchases have been well-buckets, log-splitters, composters, longbows, butter churners, canning supplies, etc.)

#SelfReliance #Homesteading #DIY #SolarPunkSunday

One of the most #SolarPunk events to happen in Southern #Maine! This Saturday!!!

#BrunswickME - 2nd Annual #DIYFestival

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm

#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011

"Roll up your sleeves and bring your curiosity— our 2nd annual #DIY Festival is packed with #inspiration, #creativity, and #PracticalSkills! From #repairing the things you love to #preserving the #harvest, we're bringing together #makers, #growers, and #doers of all kinds to celebrate #SelfReliance, #community, and #craft. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone.

DEMONSTRATIONS BY:

#UMaineCooperativeExtension (Strawberry Jam #canning preservation) | #MerrymeetingBayTrout Unlimited (#Flyfishing and #FlyTying) | #ArtVan (#ButtonMaking & #Crafts) | #RepairCafe | Design Your Own #Puzzle in the Children's Library | #BlockPrinting & more!

LECTURE SERIES in the MORRELL MEETING ROOM:

10:00 - Explore #NativeGardens with members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Earth Care Team

10:45 - Join the #MARIAProject from #BigelowLaboratory for #OceanSciences to learn what you can do with #MaineAlgae

11:30 - Enjoy a performance from Curtis' own Friday morning #Ukulele Friends

Noon - Try out a free #Pilates lesson with Routine. Bring your own mat if you can. 20 person limit.

Source:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/16450234

#SolarPunkSunday #LibariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineEvents #RepairCafesMaine #PuzzleDesign #FoodPreservation #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SelfCare

Master these 15 essential bushcraft skills to thrive in the wilderness with confidence and traditional knowledge. From fire-making to shelter building, these time-tested techniques will transform your outdoor adventures. #Bushcraft #WildernessSkills #SelfReliance #OutdoorSurvival https://www.survivaltrends.com/

https://www.survivaltrends.com/

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#AIGenerated #OffGrid #SelfReliance #Preparedness

Master these essential survival skills before disaster strikes and your homestead becomes your lifeline. From water purification to food preservation, these abilities separate survivors from victims. #SurvivalSkills #Homesteading #Preparedness #SelfReliance https://www.survivaltrends.com/

https://www.survivaltrends.com/

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#Homesteading, #Foraging, #Gardening & #DIY #Skills — Practical #SelfReliance

https://practicalselfreliance.com/

heart of the world

She's not much for recipes. The bowl sometimes
invites her, and she oils it, cracks a duck egg
or two, throws in a bit of stock or well water,

maple syrup and leavening, and says to it:
sit there and I'll be back with something for you.
"Something" might be a beet leaf, or an apple,

or a spray of young mint -- once it was a whole
handful of chives. Chopped and thrown in,
the whatever might vanish under oats or rye,

buckwheat flour, or crumbs from the last loaf,
and then salt -- late, so as not to insult the yeast.
Last, she may tug the spelt barrel from beneath

the counter, and dip a porcelain bowl into
the cool brown powder five -- six -- seven
times. She stirs the makings between heaps

with a pair of chopsticks. Never quite
the same thing twice! In summer she'll oil
a crock pot and turn the lump in to bake;

in winter, a Dutch oven. In either case,
the secret is prop the lid onto a chopstick,
letting a little steam out over time.

The end is not the prettiest bread you'll ever see,
nor the best tasting, she'll admit. But slice it,
add a little butter to it still hot,

and sit, eating slowly, in a western window
as the sun goes gold, then falls. Are you not
now the grace at the red heart of the world?


-- shonin #poetry #baking #bread #selfreliance

#BrunswickME - Science for #SelfReliance: #Gardening with Responsible #PestManagement + #BeneficialHabitat

May 20, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant St
Brunswick, #Maine 04011

Free

"This event was originally scheduled for April 16. The date has been updated to May 20.

Join #MOFGA’s Crop Specialist, Caleb Goossen, for a discussion on #organic management of common pests in the #VegetableGarden. Caleb will start by sharing strategies used to minimize the presence of pests from the outset using cultural practices such as promoting the presence of '#beneficials'. But sometimes pests show up anyway, despite our best efforts or during particularly challenging growing seasons. So, Caleb will also discuss what can be done when pests emerge."

Source:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/science-for-self-reliance-gardening-with-responsible-pest-management-beneficial-habitat/

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule #GrowYourOwnFood #OrganicPestManagement #MaineEvents

Are you truly independent, or just used to doing everything alone?

https://de320.isrefer.com/go/UNTHINKABLE/Stuartn/
 
#IndependentWoman #SelfReliance #EmotionalIndependence #StrongNotHard #ConsciousLiving #InnerStrength #ThinkandGrowEducation #RayBehan #Indoctrination #Meditation

Modern Victory Garden – Mother Earth News https://www.allforgardening.com/1753376/modern-victory-garden-mother-earth-news/ #garden #gardening #ResilientGardeningTechniques #SelfReliance #VictoryGarden

Indiana just changed the game for homeowners! A new law stops HOAs from flatly banning amateur radio antennas. This is a massive win for self-reliance and emergency preparedness. 📡💪 #HamRadio #HOAVictory #SelfReliance

https://bdking71.wordpress.com/2026/04/15/hoa-victory-how-indianas-new-law-is-breaking-the-silence-for-future-radio-operators/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social