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You have probably heard those songs playing on the radio. You know, the ones with lyrics like "Lean on me" and "How can I live without you?" While these sentiments may seem affectionate, the message suggests that the singer cannot make it on her or his own. It is great to have friends, family, and lovers to support you, but you do not want to be so dependent on them that you cannot function without their help. You can live without someone; you can rely on yourself. Being independent gives you the strength to get through hard times and get things done. As actor Katharine Hepburn put it, "As one goes through life, one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move."