Self-Reliance Responce

To some level of indulgence, to be self-seeking is one of the most repulsive characteristics contained in a being. Though not realized, this trait is one of the key ingredients in the human soul. It is a necessity. Most humans consider caring for your self and looking out for your preeminent interest to be selfishness. However there is a thin line between to be altrustic and to be selfish. In Emerson’s text, the author challenges individuals that above all, including society, nation, religion, or even any other institution of thought, one must first have the capacity to manage their own affairs, make their own judgement, and provide for themselves. This ideology is not the equivalent to narcissism.

Words layered upon words are trivial with the speaker as though there is no unambiguous way to illustrate the neccessity for individuals to take matters into their own hands. Emphasism on this neccessity is drawn through Emerson’s use of diction. In no doubt are there infinite ways in demonstrating and voicing the author’s thoughts. “Do not look outside of your self”. The capability of another being does not disqualify another personally to be incapable. Candidly, to take matters into your hand, can be terrfiffying. Free will is wanted by almost all, but is not always wisely willded. The words “Do not” is in its self a command. It is a challenge from the aurthor to his audience to not allow society’s label be who they are. Emerson employs readers to consider them selves as precious. The author’s words are not a condemnation but rather encouragement. Despite all it is that hinders man from believing the author believes that there is a gift hidden in every soul. Should they hand it over to be exploited by any form of institution then it is the identical to saying free will is not essential for them.

To destroy a person, the best way is for them to have everything they want without quarrel or effot. When faced wih the real world, as a one steps out of their sheltered shell, everything they have come to know begins to crumble. Should that being be able to rely on them selves, then the key ingredient to defining themselves in society is discipline. The most difficult things to speak of are one’s own self. It is always difficult since life must illuminate good deeds to be considered. Perhaps even equivalnet to another in society. Society tends to have the ability of shaking any foundation, which is why when dealing with society discipline has to prevail above everything else.

There are times when expectation from society takes over, even free will that was never in a person’s hands is felt in some way to be taken away. To a great extent there is constant revelation towards how undemanding censure can be passed around. “Society somewhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its strangers”. Reflected in Emerson’s eyes, the world on its own does not favor its inhabitants. Thus, it appears rather odd to live a life that seeks to please those who seek your down fall.

The best way to win those whose mind are set tradittionally to leave decisions and choices in the hands of others, is to endow with flamboyant images. “Cast the bantling on the rocks”. In other words, emit burdens that were not even yours away. One can easily imagine that rocks do not feel. Something that does not feel is sure to avoid any pain. Such is with society. Society does not feel. It does not know the capacity of the pain it is capable of inflicting on those who live their lives shaped on what it has laid out to be the truth. When pictured, one can easily visualize the face of liberation a person living for what is expected of them, to what they are free to do for themselves.

Waiting can last forever and it is up to anyone to wait. However, it must first be understood that waiting for a change and allowing someone to change you are two different things. It is not selfish to seek one’s own self interest. It is rather wrong to wait and let someone lay down what your interest are and are not.