We all depend on (rely on) others for support. The angst comes from a few sources: 1) If someone gives me something, I owe them or they control me. (other definitions of dependent). 2) A belief in lack- if I rely on this, and it goes away, I won’t be able to stand it! 3) The things we tell ourselves about it (I’m weak, embarrassed).

People generally feel betrayed when their bodies “let them down”, by hurting, getting ill or tired, or not being able to perform some task. Where did we get the belief that our bodies should just keep ticking along, no matter what we ask of them?