self-directing

Whereas the Decepticons were just fooling themselves about being self-directing.

Matthew Yglesias » The Ontology of Transformers 2009

He chalks up part of the success of his stint on Thor to the series '"self-contained, self-sufficient and self-directing" nature before adding, "Of course, now that the Siege of Asgard Big Crossover Event is looming before me, I have to do some serious and hard thinking about the future."

Is Marvel preparing for a ‘Siege of Asgard’? | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment 2009

The purpose of Yoga is to live in a way that leaves you clear and self-directing at the moment your body is up for recycling.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

But it's a step along the road to restarting a sense of direction and self-directing your evolution.

Douglas LaBier: Redirect Your Life Towards Sanity in Today's Turbulent World 2010

But it's a step along the road to restarting a sense of direction and self-directing your evolution.

Douglas LaBier: Redirect Your Life Towards Sanity in Today's Turbulent World 2010

A true biomechanical automaton, self-moving, self-directing, wrapped in human flesh.

Clockwork Angel Cassandra Clare 2010

But it's a step along the road to restarting a sense of direction and self-directing your evolution.

Douglas LaBier: Redirect Your Life Towards Sanity in Today's Turbulent World 2010

The purpose of Yoga is to live in a way that leaves you clear and self-directing at the moment your body is up for recycling.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

The upshot here is that most people are capable of self-directing their lives during the adult years.

Douglas LaBier: Our So-Called "Midlife" -- Why Happiness and Depression Both Appear to Increase 2010

The purpose of Yoga is to live in a way that leaves you clear and self-directing at the moment your body is up for recycling.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010