So, I realize a lot of you out there think that those who are labeled "preppers" are a just little wacko. You can go ahead and believe that (I don't care about labels anyway). But, history bears out the fact that when crud "hits the fan", whether it's a family issue, a local problem, or a regional emergency of some sort, those who live by the adage "God helps those who help themselves" fare much better than those who have excuses. And that has been true whether you're talking about Spiritual Preparedness, Temporal Well-Being, Emotional Resiliency, Financial Stability, Practicably Educated, Willing to Work with Neighbors, and so on.
"Those who are prepared shall not fear." You've heard it a million times. But how do you become so when you're on a tight budget or you just don't have time, etc. etc.? Well, believe it or not, we understand where you're coming from. We are reminded often that we are lacking in many areas. But in a recent meeting with our Hurricane Preparedness Specialists we discussed "Making Preparedness A Way of Life". There are many great ideas. Some things that hit home for me were to start by buying a little extra of necessities (food and otherwise) when you shop...especially non-perishables that you know your family will use. Level up to buying for a week instead of for a day or two. Expand that to a few weeks. Learn to rotate and live more and more out of your supplies and less and less from the supermarket. Add to it as you can until you have at least some basics for a few months. It really adds up quickly after you've been at it for a year.
Expand and improve as you can. Take a class that will help you improve your financial situation. Learn a new skill. Learn to produce some of your own food. Learn to fix things and “Make do or do without” more often. Become part of a community that can count on each other in a pinch, and encourage your neighbors to do so. Get God involved by asking for ideas, help, and then turn off the idiot lamp, put your phone down, and listen more often. Remember that the more self-sufficient you are, and the more you can work with neighbors who are also self-sufficient, the better off we will be when so many can only depend on outside entities of questionable reliability and/or which may exact a steep price for the goods they provide. We believe in you. You will be blessed as you take action…any action in a good direction. Go for it!
I'm including a big, hefty handout, but don't be discouraged as you read through it. Make notes on what you feel you can do and begin. Also, I felt like the attached video takes a good angle too, as far as the concept of “Making Preparedness A Way of Life” is concerned.
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