Independence vs Belonging — Honoring your freedom vs cultivating your community

Independence is the freedom to think, decide, and act according to our own judgement.
Belonging is being part of a community where we contribute, support, and grow together.

Being independent enables personal initiative and decisive action.
Belonging enhances collaboration, innovation, shared outcome and mutual support.

Not being independent, often requires greater buy-in, and slowing decision making.
Not belonging often feels like being a lonely wolf.