Many people talk about being prepared and some even find it hard to convince others of its value. It has a value that is shared by most people. Being prepared is really quite simple when you think about its true purpose and the value it adds to your life and the life of others.
Many people go through their lives everyday being prepared to one extent or the other without even realizing it. Many are, in fact, quite good at it even though they don’t recognize it as such. They prepare in simple but effective ways to keep order and a sense of "normal" in their lives.
To understand what preparedness means, it is necessary to understand what it does. Being prepared does one major thing for everybody no matter who they are or where they may be. It allows you to return your life and the life of your family to a state of “normalcy” in the fastest and most expedient manner possible, regardless of the circumstances which have disrupted your life.
Many people carry a spare tire in their vehicles so that in the event of a flat they can return to “normal” vehicle operation as soon as possible. The frustration of a flat tire dissipates quickly once the spare is in place and you’re back on the road, able to continue your trip and eventually arrive at your destination. Unfortunately, if you’re unprepared and your spare tire is flat, you will need a lot longer to return to a state of “normal”. This is but one simple example of the value of being prepared. The worst the crisis, the harder it is to return to "normal" and the more you will need to be prepared.
Everyone likes “normal”. "Normal" is natural for everyone. "Normal" is a good thing, with a small dose of “routine” thrown in every so often for good measure. "Normal" is comfortable and a lot easier to live with than being unprepared and winding up in a state of “NOT NORMAL”. "Normal" is good for your health and well-being. Many things have a tendency to disrupt those good feelings that a sense of "normal" creates. These should be prepared for in order to handle these disruptions in your life as quickly and efficiently as possible. Normal is something you should be prepared to maintain in your life and the life of your family.
Preparedness means being ready to return your life and the life of your family to a state of “normal” as quickly and expediently as possible, no matter what type of crisis or emergency.
Staying above the “normal” water line!
Riverwalker
RW,
ReplyDeleteI must say that I appreciate your work in the "preppers" movement.
While many of the good blogs out there have of late become nothing more than news parroting sites, you have maintained "Job #1" and that is to inform the people with survival topics and prepping tips.
Nothing wrong with a news article on occasion,..but the folks who follow survival blogs want meat,..not pablum,..heck they can get the news or poor me stories anywhere.
What you and a few others are doing is of great importance and much needed.
Keep up the great work my friend!
To: gott_cha
ReplyDeleteThanks. There are plenty of places to get the news. I see many things on blogs I read about yesterday. Plus there are many great political and financial sites out there that do a really good job. I just try to bring out a new idea every once in a while to keep people thinking along the right lines.
Your friend,
RW
I recently found your blog and I really like it. I guess I've been a 'prepper' most of my 40 years of marriage. Even so, I find your blog to be relevant in that it reminds me to be aware of my preps.
ReplyDeleteTo be able to return to a state of 'normalcy' as quickly as possible is the true reason for being prepared.
I've had neighbors
panic when their car is in the shop for 2 days -"How am I going to eat?, I can't get to the store." Or the electricity goes off for a day - "How am I going to cook". How about a water main break - "There's no water to drink, I'll have to go buy some".
Being aware of your surroundings, having back-up in the form of food, water, batteries, even needles and thread can keep your life in the normal range.
Thank you for your wonderful blog.
Bellen
Great points RW.
ReplyDeleteTo: bellen
ReplyDeleteThanks for the vote of confidence. I think we're all "preppers", some more than others. Being prepared can help with the little things that will help us survive everyday life.
Riverwalker
To: mayberry
ReplyDeleteThanks. When are you going to do a post on houseboat living that goes into a little more detail than mine? I know you have some expertise in this area and I think people would really like it - you know things like cost, etc.
RW
I could do that.....
ReplyDeleteTo: mayberry
ReplyDeleteMaybe how to build one that would fit on a small stock tank? Don't think it would need a nav system!
Ha!Ha!
RW
Comin' at you on TPN!
ReplyDeleteTo: mayberry
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Looking forward to it!
RW