To better understand the nature of self-power and other-power, it may be helpful to take advantage of a little wisdom from Japanese culture. The Japanese language has two words that stand for mindfulness-driven support from self or other: jiriki and tariki.
Jiriki (自力)
Jiriki means “one’s own strength” or the power that comes from your own inner resources—the equivalent of “self-power.”
Tariki (他力)
Tariki means “outside help” or the power you gather by working with others—the equivalent of “other-power.”
Jiriki + Tariki = A balanced, effective support system
Combining these two will lead you to purpose-driven changes in mental and physical behavior (what might be thought of as programming and meta-programming the human biocomputer).
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If you want to learn how to better call on your own deep wisdom . . .
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If you want to feel more at home with those close to you or with whom you spend a lot of time . . .
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If you’re willing to learn how to both give and accept help and encouragement . . .
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If you’re willing to build your own mutual-support system with friends and loved ones . . .
. . . all on behalf of building support for your own “right livelihood,” then there are plenty of resources to aid your efforts.
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