We often live in a belief system of being so important to some people or situations, that we believe they cannot manage life without us. In a civil society, we always have the responsibility of empowering ourselves and others to become independent. This is our true help to them. Working on the following guidelines can be of some help in our life journey towards self-reliance.

Invariably, your family and friends love you, trust you and respect you. Do you want them to be dependent on you? Do you feel good to be always needed and wanted by someone? Do you think it is the right karm and beneficial for your relationship with them?

Secondly, how much ever loved, admired, skilful and helpful you may be, never make anyone become dependent on you. It creates ego in you. Help people and care for them.

Remember that everyone has a unique life journey that reflects and shapes their destiny. Your role is to empower them to walk on the right path, and strengthen them to cross any obstacles that may come on the way. Support them and show them their capabilities and how they can use them. Share your skills, ideas, resources, expertise and experience with everyone. But make everyone to be self-reliant.

Lastly, empower yourself spiritually every day. This will help you remain humble and treat everyone as equal and capable.