As we move forward in 2012, and the economic situation becomes worse, or better (depending on your frame of mind and what you are currently reading). I am reading more articles about the upcoming collapse of the United States economy. In these futuristic visions, the end of the world can be prevented by preparation.
The author of a blog called the economic collapse wrote an article called “20 Things You Will Need To Survive When The Economy Collapses And The Next Great Depression Begins”, In it he says "I listed 20 of the things that you would need in the event of a major disaster, a national emergency or a total economic collapse. These are things that you are going to want to make sure that you have ready right now, because after the crisis begins it may be too late to prepare….
#1) Storable Food
#2) Clean Water
#3) Shelter
#4) Warm Clothing
#5) An Axe
#6) Lighters Or Matches
#7) Hiking Boots Or Comfortable Shoes
#8) A Flashlight And/Or Lantern
#9) A Radio
#10) Communication Equipment
#11) A Swiss Army Knife
#12) Personal Hygiene Items
#13) A First Aid Kit And Other Medical Supplies
#14) Extra Gasoline (But Be Very Careful How You Store It)
#15) A Sewing Kit
#16) Self-Defense Equipment
#17) A Compass
#18) A Hiking Backpack
#19) A Community
#20) A Backup Plan
In the comments to that article, the readers suggested the following additional items….
A K-Bar Fighting Knife
Salt
Extra Batteries
Medicine
A Camp Stove
Propane
Pet Food
Heirloom Seeds
Tools
An LED Headlamp
Candles
Clorox
Calcium Hypochlorite
Zip lock Bags
Maps Of Your Area
Binoculars
Sleeping Bags
Rifle For Hunting
Extra Socks
Gloves
Gold And Silver Coins For Bartering
Once again, a lot of these things are not going to be needed right away. The economy is going to go through a lot more ups and downs before it totally dies."
Now in contrast to the above, I do not believe that the end of the world is not here nor is likely to be here soon. However, as we struggle with our own economic situations, we have to be aware of the good things life brings. If we will lose perspective on what is important, as I believe the people who share the above perspective have we will have lost some meaning for living.
Watch the joy in a toddlers face as they see something new, hear the sound of laughter as they see their friends or parents in the morning. Listen to the sounds of an August shower, birds singing, and the music of life that surrounds us everyday. An old song from my generation was called, You have to stop and smell the roses, (which I shared on December 15, 2010) I still think the words and the sentiment of the song are important
"There's a whole lot more to life than work and worry
The sweetest things in life are free
And there right before your eyes
You got to Stop and Smell the roses
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the roses along the way"
Life is exciting, wonderful and as an older friend of mine keeps telling me "it is better than the alternative"
The author of a blog called the economic collapse wrote an article called “20 Things You Will Need To Survive When The Economy Collapses And The Next Great Depression Begins”, In it he says "I listed 20 of the things that you would need in the event of a major disaster, a national emergency or a total economic collapse. These are things that you are going to want to make sure that you have ready right now, because after the crisis begins it may be too late to prepare….
#1) Storable Food
#2) Clean Water
#3) Shelter
#4) Warm Clothing
#5) An Axe
#6) Lighters Or Matches
#7) Hiking Boots Or Comfortable Shoes
#8) A Flashlight And/Or Lantern
#9) A Radio
#10) Communication Equipment
#11) A Swiss Army Knife
#12) Personal Hygiene Items
#13) A First Aid Kit And Other Medical Supplies
#14) Extra Gasoline (But Be Very Careful How You Store It)
#15) A Sewing Kit
#16) Self-Defense Equipment
#17) A Compass
#18) A Hiking Backpack
#19) A Community
#20) A Backup Plan
In the comments to that article, the readers suggested the following additional items….
A K-Bar Fighting Knife
Salt
Extra Batteries
Medicine
A Camp Stove
Propane
Pet Food
Heirloom Seeds
Tools
An LED Headlamp
Candles
Clorox
Calcium Hypochlorite
Zip lock Bags
Maps Of Your Area
Binoculars
Sleeping Bags
Rifle For Hunting
Extra Socks
Gloves
Gold And Silver Coins For Bartering
Once again, a lot of these things are not going to be needed right away. The economy is going to go through a lot more ups and downs before it totally dies."
Now in contrast to the above, I do not believe that the end of the world is not here nor is likely to be here soon. However, as we struggle with our own economic situations, we have to be aware of the good things life brings. If we will lose perspective on what is important, as I believe the people who share the above perspective have we will have lost some meaning for living.
Watch the joy in a toddlers face as they see something new, hear the sound of laughter as they see their friends or parents in the morning. Listen to the sounds of an August shower, birds singing, and the music of life that surrounds us everyday. An old song from my generation was called, You have to stop and smell the roses, (which I shared on December 15, 2010) I still think the words and the sentiment of the song are important
"There's a whole lot more to life than work and worry
The sweetest things in life are free
And there right before your eyes
You got to Stop and Smell the roses
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the roses along the way"
Life is exciting, wonderful and as an older friend of mine keeps telling me "it is better than the alternative"
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