Todays show is on how fear can either be harnessed to focus our prepping or how it can hinder us.
Fear is something we have all probably experienced in our road to prepping, it is probably the thing that really got us to wake up, and go “Hey something isnt right” This fear is a good thing, it focused us on the task at hand, to find out more information on where our economy is headed or disasters might befall us. This doesnt make you crazy or “out there” it makes you aware.
However this fear can hinder us in many ways
- Become so wrapped up in it, we become addicted to finding the latest daily news on the event, hour by hour
- Become that annoying prepper that badgers his/her friends and families with facebook posts/emails and conversations about “how the world’s going to end”
- Go out and just buy our preps at times and prices we shouldnt (personal experience, see silver prices late 2011!)
- Become so enamored with one event or thing that we overlook another
- Let it interfere with our family/friend relationships, where we end up alienating the people we want to help
I dont say this because I am picking on one person or another, but because i have done this to some extent or another,
But I had an epiphany about my prepping.
- Yes Fear can be good, it keeps you sharp and helps you to stay focused
- This fear shouldnt rule your life, no point in losing your family when you are trying to save it
- Prep Intelligently, in a rational and calculated manner
- Recognize the fear (event), mitigate the risk (prep) and accept that some things are out of your control and ENJOY LIFE!
What do you think?
Anything I should add to this list, or do you disagree?
I appreciate this mini cast. I have become terrified since the Newtown current event, and it’s inescapable! I have literally found myself in so much shock, I wonder if anything is safe. I think you have good points, and it is easy to get wrapped up and scared. Point is, though, there will be a time when you will need to talk to and negotiate with people (mitigating). Good funny stuff about Alex Jones. I can’t stand his fear mongering. It will be the cause of idiots going crazy.
Alex has his moments, i love that he is out there because he brings some stuff to light that wouldnt normally be out there however you can just generalize his views you must ake them with a grain of salt (like min as well) check on them and then make your own decisions. Thank you for the support Christy!
Like ive said Alex is a good thing to have around he brings about some info that we normally wouldnt hear however he does often freak out over stuff you cant change and go to the outer limits on some stuff. Even if the Bilderbergs are trying to kill us all, what can we do? nothing more than if they werent, be prepared in body, material goods and spiritually.