Another scale would be reliance on something or somebody…

Another scale would be reliance on something or somebody versus independence. We are always relying on other people for different things. Similarly this scale also deals with expectations. It is always best to try to reduce the expectations and or reliance. One of the principles of Judaism is to rely on God.

— from The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)

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