There’s a difference between being independent & self-reliant. To be self-reliant, we need to curiously learn, to leverage our inner strength, to move forward with belief. Self-motivation & resilience is the key to self-reliance.
Self-reliant women are as vulnerable, feminine as any other. In fact, innocently sensitive, stupid at times! Though, in specific scenario’s need to humbly stretch little wings for basic survival, modest success. Trust, test abilities, passion, potential. True essence of beauty is being calm, comfortable with our natural selves.
One thing self-reliant women can do better is intuitively ‘receive’. People conditioned to give, sometimes find it tough to receive. It’s moments when I stopped just to be rather than do, felt more peaceful, beautiful. Surrendering worries, wishes to divine will with faith, gratitude brings inner harmony, balance.
Also, with self-reliance we learn a bit of soft self-love, self-care. Compassion, respect for self is equally as important as nurturing loved ones. Empathy, generosity towards the world begins with believing in self.