The Basics of Preparing - PREPPING - for TEOTWAWKI (The End Of The World As We Know It).
Spiritual -
THE most important preparation one can make for troubled times, or any time.... is the preparation of the soul. There can be no hope or lasting future for people who have not made peace with the Almighty. I understand that not all believe in a 'christian' God. While I cannot speak directly to the many religious beliefs in the world, I can speak readily to my own.
My belief in Christ is a source of hope in any situation. When the days are bright and beautiful and filled with numerous blessings, I can rejoice in them with my Lord. But when the days are dark, and dangerous and filled with loss and fear..... what can I cling to then?
My Lord is still a light in these times. In fact, He is the ONLY LIGHT in these times. His presence is strong and powerful, and His words promise that there is an END to all evil in the world. And for those who cling to Him, He promises that He will never forsake us, and will make all things right.
So find your peace with the Almighty Creator and look forward to having hope, even in the midst of TEOTWAWKI.
Mental -
The second most important preparation one can make for troubled times, or any time.... is the preparation of the mind. Without knowledge and discipline how would one go about building a shelter, growing a garden, finding food in the wilderness, or protect themselves from an enemy that has entered your gates? You MUST study. You MUST practice. Books, Videos, Classes are essential to being as prepared as possible in any situation, including TEOTWAWKI. This process is never ending, since there is always something new to learn. You can never sit back and say, "I know everything now." You and your family need to continually glean new skills and knowledge to face a time when there is no one else to provide for our needs. Whether you are on your own for 5 days or 5 minutes, you could have a need that only YOU can meet.
This also includes, overlapping the physical portion of preparedness, the preparation of your BODY. You must work towards making and maintaining your body in a strong and healthy condition as much as possible. If you are sickly, weak, and dependent on many medications, this will weaken your overall preparedness for hard times.
Physical -
The last, but still very important preparation one can make for troubled times, or any time... is the gathering of supplies. This can seem daunting, monetarily and practically. Where does one start? Some of this knowledge will come as you prepare yourself mentally. But to start we can consider what are your most urgent needs?
Security is essential. You must be prepared to protect yourself, your family, and your supplies. If you do not protect them, you are basically giving up your life and the lives of those in your care. In a matter of seconds, your life and your children's lives can be irrevocably lost. You can purchase guns and ammo from most sporting good stores, and take gun safety courses from most police stations, gun ranges, and the national rifle association. You can also sometimes find private courses available in your community. You can also learn several styles of self defense fighting through video courses and in local schools if they are available in your community.
A GOOD first aid kit is essential. You must be prepared to quickly clean a wound, stop bleeding, and have knowledge and ability to assist someone who is injured or very sick. In a matter of minutes, a person can bleed to death. You can purchase ready made kits in numerous sizes, or purchase individual pieces to build your own.
Shelter is essential. This can include blankets, tents, and the ability to make a shelter in the wilderness if necessary. In a matter of hours, a person can freeze to death. It is also equally necessary to shelter oneself in excessive heat situations. You can count blankets and tents you already own, purchase 'emergency' ones at many stores, and learn how to build lean to's, and other emergency shelters.
Water is essential. Staying hydrated is necessary at all times. When you are under stress, and may not have access to clean water, stored water will mean the difference between life and death, literally. In a matter of days, a person can die of dehydration. You can purchase many sizes of pre-bottled water, as well as purchase water purification filters, tablets and systems.
Food is essential. Maintaining a steady, NOT excessive caloric intake will ensure that you have the strength and mental acuity to deal with what is happening around you. In a matter of weeks, a person can die of starvation. You can purchase many canned, dried, or 'emergency ration' foods. You can also learn to make many of your own long term storage foods. With a good quantity of a few ingredients in your home, you can assure that your family will NOT starve, and will have a balanced diet. With some forethought and planning, you can make this diet INTERESTING and much more endurable for yourself and your family.
The best way to BEGIN is to prepare for a few days to start with. You can use backpacks, buckets, totes, or boxes to pack away the items you may need initially.
You then expand and prepare for a longer time period. Find a stretch of time to use as your goal and start gathering.
What will you need for 3 days?
3 months?
1 year?
7 years?
As you begin preparing for longer term, you will find yourself moving away from purchased/packaged emergency supplies, and move more into learning skills and gathering tools, seeds, and finding a homestead to build up around you. You will begin to be more independent, and leave mainstream society. You will realize that the 'old ways' that our ancestors lived, was more sustainable and therefore a much firmer foundation for hard times.
It is a thrilling adventure to relearn the 'old ways' and to capture that independence back. As you realize the numerous ways you have been enslaved and compromised security and freedom, you will be encouraged and strengthened to continue this path.
THE most important preparation one can make for troubled times, or any time.... is the preparation of the soul. There can be no hope or lasting future for people who have not made peace with the Almighty. I understand that not all believe in a 'christian' God. While I cannot speak directly to the many religious beliefs in the world, I can speak readily to my own.
My belief in Christ is a source of hope in any situation. When the days are bright and beautiful and filled with numerous blessings, I can rejoice in them with my Lord. But when the days are dark, and dangerous and filled with loss and fear..... what can I cling to then?
My Lord is still a light in these times. In fact, He is the ONLY LIGHT in these times. His presence is strong and powerful, and His words promise that there is an END to all evil in the world. And for those who cling to Him, He promises that He will never forsake us, and will make all things right.
So find your peace with the Almighty Creator and look forward to having hope, even in the midst of TEOTWAWKI.
Mental -
The second most important preparation one can make for troubled times, or any time.... is the preparation of the mind. Without knowledge and discipline how would one go about building a shelter, growing a garden, finding food in the wilderness, or protect themselves from an enemy that has entered your gates? You MUST study. You MUST practice. Books, Videos, Classes are essential to being as prepared as possible in any situation, including TEOTWAWKI. This process is never ending, since there is always something new to learn. You can never sit back and say, "I know everything now." You and your family need to continually glean new skills and knowledge to face a time when there is no one else to provide for our needs. Whether you are on your own for 5 days or 5 minutes, you could have a need that only YOU can meet.
This also includes, overlapping the physical portion of preparedness, the preparation of your BODY. You must work towards making and maintaining your body in a strong and healthy condition as much as possible. If you are sickly, weak, and dependent on many medications, this will weaken your overall preparedness for hard times.
Physical -
The last, but still very important preparation one can make for troubled times, or any time... is the gathering of supplies. This can seem daunting, monetarily and practically. Where does one start? Some of this knowledge will come as you prepare yourself mentally. But to start we can consider what are your most urgent needs?
Security is essential. You must be prepared to protect yourself, your family, and your supplies. If you do not protect them, you are basically giving up your life and the lives of those in your care. In a matter of seconds, your life and your children's lives can be irrevocably lost. You can purchase guns and ammo from most sporting good stores, and take gun safety courses from most police stations, gun ranges, and the national rifle association. You can also sometimes find private courses available in your community. You can also learn several styles of self defense fighting through video courses and in local schools if they are available in your community.
A GOOD first aid kit is essential. You must be prepared to quickly clean a wound, stop bleeding, and have knowledge and ability to assist someone who is injured or very sick. In a matter of minutes, a person can bleed to death. You can purchase ready made kits in numerous sizes, or purchase individual pieces to build your own.
Shelter is essential. This can include blankets, tents, and the ability to make a shelter in the wilderness if necessary. In a matter of hours, a person can freeze to death. It is also equally necessary to shelter oneself in excessive heat situations. You can count blankets and tents you already own, purchase 'emergency' ones at many stores, and learn how to build lean to's, and other emergency shelters.
Water is essential. Staying hydrated is necessary at all times. When you are under stress, and may not have access to clean water, stored water will mean the difference between life and death, literally. In a matter of days, a person can die of dehydration. You can purchase many sizes of pre-bottled water, as well as purchase water purification filters, tablets and systems.
Food is essential. Maintaining a steady, NOT excessive caloric intake will ensure that you have the strength and mental acuity to deal with what is happening around you. In a matter of weeks, a person can die of starvation. You can purchase many canned, dried, or 'emergency ration' foods. You can also learn to make many of your own long term storage foods. With a good quantity of a few ingredients in your home, you can assure that your family will NOT starve, and will have a balanced diet. With some forethought and planning, you can make this diet INTERESTING and much more endurable for yourself and your family.
The best way to BEGIN is to prepare for a few days to start with. You can use backpacks, buckets, totes, or boxes to pack away the items you may need initially.
You then expand and prepare for a longer time period. Find a stretch of time to use as your goal and start gathering.
What will you need for 3 days?
3 months?
1 year?
7 years?
As you begin preparing for longer term, you will find yourself moving away from purchased/packaged emergency supplies, and move more into learning skills and gathering tools, seeds, and finding a homestead to build up around you. You will begin to be more independent, and leave mainstream society. You will realize that the 'old ways' that our ancestors lived, was more sustainable and therefore a much firmer foundation for hard times.
It is a thrilling adventure to relearn the 'old ways' and to capture that independence back. As you realize the numerous ways you have been enslaved and compromised security and freedom, you will be encouraged and strengthened to continue this path.
Even more Prepping 101 from others point of view -
http://www.collapsenet.com/free-resources/collapsenet-public-access/item/702-collapse-preparation-101-newbie-introduction-and-checklist
http://survivalblog.com/2012/03/five-simple-steps-to-prepare-for-teotwawki-today-by-sb.html
http://survivalblog.com/2010/04/practical-steps-to-preparing-a.html
http://teotwawkiblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/preparing-for-teotwawki-where-to-begin.html
http://teotwawki.ws/?p=1084
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Nature-Community/1974-09-01/Prepare-Now-For-Survival.aspx
http://survivalblog.com/2012/03/five-simple-steps-to-prepare-for-teotwawki-today-by-sb.html
http://survivalblog.com/2010/04/practical-steps-to-preparing-a.html
http://teotwawkiblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/preparing-for-teotwawki-where-to-begin.html
http://teotwawki.ws/?p=1084
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Nature-Community/1974-09-01/Prepare-Now-For-Survival.aspx
Next up.....
YES, You can come to my house in TEOTWAWKI, Part IV
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