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What does independence mean to you?

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Posted on Jul 4th, 2008 by Siona : Synchronicity Coordinator Siona
Is independence always worthwhile value to pursue? Is it possible to be too independent? What is the relationship between independence and freedom?
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Independence is something at 17,...

Posted on Jul 14th, 2008 by jeanelle

Independence is something at 17, i do not have, but despertly want. I think for myself.  Peer pressure means nothing.  I have to live my life, my way.  I may not always do what is... More »

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Independence means that I have...

Posted on Jul 8th, 2008 by Alayna

Independence means that I have the ability to make my own descisions and walk my own path instead of following the infamous "in" crowd and doing what everyone else is doing or going to do.... More »

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 Independence  is  self  sufficient of...

Posted on Jul 8th, 2008 by KATE CHINWE : knowledge KATE CHINWE

 Independence  is  self  sufficient of ; A Nation, individual or institution e.t.c. Auto- dependence is independence. Freedom  is  Liberty .Freed from quilt, prison , maltreatments , persecutions and all sorts  of  unwanted  guestures  from  others... More »

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I think being independent is...

Posted on Jul 7th, 2008 by pookietooth : Sun lover pookietooth

I think being independent is difficult for human beings. We tend as a species to stay with groups of others like us, both for safety (or the illusion of it) and to help with food... More »

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Whiskey for breakfast

Posted on Jul 6th, 2008 by Joe : Two Scoops Joe

Whiskey for breakfast

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Independence is having the liberty...

Posted on Jul 5th, 2008 by Nancy : Future Social Worker? Nancy

Independence is having the liberty and freedom to: go off on your own make your own decisions not depending on your parents anymore!! not having to depend on anyone for anything not be restricted in... More »

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everything

Posted on Jul 5th, 2008 by boogie : anarchist boogie

everything

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Big issue. I am still...

Posted on Jul 5th, 2008 by Elke : Silent Rock Elke

Big issue. I am still depending on others for practical and mobility things. But on the other hand, nobody can iron my linnen dress better than my housekeeper :). Sometimes I find I could do... More »

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My father never answered the...

Posted on Jul 5th, 2008 by Valerie : Peaceful Warrior Valerie

My father never answered the phone in our house, except for the day that the recruiting officer called with my test results!  WOW did he come unglued!  " I went to your Vietnam and I... More »

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I believe independence is what...

Posted on Jul 5th, 2008 by Mila : love Mila

I believe independence is what made mother earth's heart bleed.  So I declare dependence, the inter kind! One who disregards the existence of earth, water, fire, air and vegetation disregards one’s own existence which is... More »

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