April
2010
Self Sufficiency at SongCroft
Self-Sufficiency skills is a state in which someone can self sustain themselves without using outside resources. In FACT... that is literally impossible to obtain. 
Each and every living creature on this planet is dependent upon resources in order to survive. What is gained by self-sufficiency? A greater sense of freedom and greater control of one's life. Listen to Marilene Richardson as she talks about learning to be self sufficient at www.songcroft.com. To find out more be a fan on facebook or follow them on twitter. Or subscribe to the Newsletter.
This program was 1st aired on KSER 90.7 FM “Seein Green”
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