Water
Several years back I was asked to write the cover article for the premier issue of "Preparedness Times." This publication made its debut in October of 1992. Sadly it is no longer published; even in its infancy it was outstanding publication. I include the article in entirety. [On occasion people say that I write like an engineer.
Well I guess sometimes I do sound like an engineer because "I are one." However, I've been working for years to repent of that!] "Doctor, quick! Give me a pill to solve my problems."
Modern Day Fast-Track Personal and Family Preparedness(?)
By James G. (Jim) Phillips
In the past weeks, months and years I have received numerous inquiries on how-to, when-to, why-to and where-to do things about personal and family preparedness. There is considerable interest, at times even a fervor, surrounding preparedness.
One of the common themes heard is, "I'm not sure where to go from where I am." Through the years most families have done "something" in the area of family preparedness. However, most people seem dissatisfied with their actual level of family and personal readiness. With limited resources, especially time and money, just where should the emphasis be placed?
I've found that most individuals know they should be doing more (or perhaps different) things, but find the problem so massive, complex or confusing in appearance that they end up doing little or nothing. To them a beginning point is not apparent, or a single course of action is not clear, and so it becomes easier to ignore the problem. In the most extreme cases, some individuals or families even deny the need for much or even any emphasis on preparedness and have found a number of "strong justifications" for their stance.
What is to be done?
The real problem is ignorance (also known as lack of understanding, truth, wisdom, or light). There is nothing wrong with ignorance. However, there is something very wrong with failing to diligently seek after and gain knowledge when the knowledge gap is discovered.
Your search for total preparedness may seem similar to that of your neighbors, but for each it will involve a different course. Each of us has different needs. We all go forward from where we are, and every case is unique. Without question we all have somewhat different resources upon which to draw.
So where do we begin and what course is to be taken?
So often people want me to give them lists:
-A list of what to buy.
-A list of what to do.
-A list of what to prepare for.
People want lists of things, thinking that if they simply follow the lists, all will be fine. In reality this is a terrible trap.
Having said this, let me give you my list! However, this is not a list of things, but rather a list of principles.
A Principle Base
In the area of preparedness and survival, my goal is to impart basic understanding and
knowledge, i.e., PRINCIPLES. The reason for this approach is simple. Even in a very lengthy discussion or course there is not sufficient time to cover all the possible combinations of situations and conditions that can arise. The challenge is even more severe when available time and space is limited, as here.
Well I guess sometimes I do sound like an engineer because "I are one." However, I've been working for years to repent of that!] "Doctor, quick! Give me a pill to solve my problems."
Modern Day Fast-Track Personal and Family Preparedness(?)
By James G. (Jim) Phillips
In the past weeks, months and years I have received numerous inquiries on how-to, when-to, why-to and where-to do things about personal and family preparedness. There is considerable interest, at times even a fervor, surrounding preparedness.
One of the common themes heard is, "I'm not sure where to go from where I am." Through the years most families have done "something" in the area of family preparedness. However, most people seem dissatisfied with their actual level of family and personal readiness. With limited resources, especially time and money, just where should the emphasis be placed?
I've found that most individuals know they should be doing more (or perhaps different) things, but find the problem so massive, complex or confusing in appearance that they end up doing little or nothing. To them a beginning point is not apparent, or a single course of action is not clear, and so it becomes easier to ignore the problem. In the most extreme cases, some individuals or families even deny the need for much or even any emphasis on preparedness and have found a number of "strong justifications" for their stance.
What is to be done?
The real problem is ignorance (also known as lack of understanding, truth, wisdom, or light). There is nothing wrong with ignorance. However, there is something very wrong with failing to diligently seek after and gain knowledge when the knowledge gap is discovered.
Your search for total preparedness may seem similar to that of your neighbors, but for each it will involve a different course. Each of us has different needs. We all go forward from where we are, and every case is unique. Without question we all have somewhat different resources upon which to draw.
So where do we begin and what course is to be taken?
So often people want me to give them lists:
-A list of what to buy.
-A list of what to do.
-A list of what to prepare for.
People want lists of things, thinking that if they simply follow the lists, all will be fine. In reality this is a terrible trap.
Having said this, let me give you my list! However, this is not a list of things, but rather a list of principles.
A Principle Base
In the area of preparedness and survival, my goal is to impart basic understanding and
knowledge, i.e., PRINCIPLES. The reason for this approach is simple. Even in a very lengthy discussion or course there is not sufficient time to cover all the possible combinations of situations and conditions that can arise. The challenge is even more severe when available time and space is limited, as here.
Sky
Several years back I was asked to write the cover article for the premier issue of "Preparedness Times." This publication made its debut in October of 1992. Sadly it is no longer published; even in its infancy it was outstanding publication. I include the article in entirety. [On occasion people say that I write like an engineer.
Well I guess sometimes I do sound like an engineer because "I are one." However, I've been working for years to repent of that!] "Doctor, quick! Give me a pill to solve my problems."
Modern Day Fast-Track Personal and Family Preparedness(?)
By James G. (Jim) Phillips
In the past weeks, months and years I have received numerous inquiries on how-to, when-to, why-to and where-to do things about personal and family preparedness. There is considerable interest, at times even a fervor, surrounding preparedness.
One of the common themes heard is, "I'm not sure where to go from where I am." Through the years most families have done "something" in the area of family preparedness. However, most people seem dissatisfied with their actual level of family and personal readiness. With limited resources, especially time and money, just where should the emphasis be placed?
I've found that most individuals know they should be doing more (or perhaps different) things, but find the problem so massive, complex or confusing in appearance that they end up doing little or nothing. To them a beginning point is not apparent, or a single course of action is not clear, and so it becomes easier to ignore the problem. In the most extreme cases, some individuals or families even deny the need for much or even any emphasis on preparedness and have found a number of "strong justifications" for their stance.
What is to be done?
The real problem is ignorance (also known as lack of understanding, truth, wisdom, or light). There is nothing wrong with ignorance. However, there is something very wrong with failing to diligently seek after and gain knowledge when the knowledge gap is discovered.
Your search for total preparedness may seem similar to that of your neighbors, but for each it will involve a different course. Each of us has different needs. We all go forward from where we are, and every case is unique. Without question we all have somewhat different resources upon which to draw.
So where do we begin and what course is to be taken?
So often people want me to give them lists:
-A list of what to buy.
-A list of what to do.
-A list of what to prepare for.
People want lists of things, thinking that if they simply follow the lists, all will be fine. In reality this is a terrible trap.
Having said this, let me give you my list! However, this is not a list of things, but rather a list of principles.
A Principle Base
In the area of preparedness and survival, my goal is to impart basic understanding and
knowledge, i.e., PRINCIPLES. The reason for this approach is simple. Even in a very lengthy discussion or course there is not sufficient time to cover all the possible combinations of situations and conditions that can arise. The challenge is even more severe when available time and space is limited, as here.
Well I guess sometimes I do sound like an engineer because "I are one." However, I've been working for years to repent of that!] "Doctor, quick! Give me a pill to solve my problems."
Modern Day Fast-Track Personal and Family Preparedness(?)
By James G. (Jim) Phillips
In the past weeks, months and years I have received numerous inquiries on how-to, when-to, why-to and where-to do things about personal and family preparedness. There is considerable interest, at times even a fervor, surrounding preparedness.
One of the common themes heard is, "I'm not sure where to go from where I am." Through the years most families have done "something" in the area of family preparedness. However, most people seem dissatisfied with their actual level of family and personal readiness. With limited resources, especially time and money, just where should the emphasis be placed?
I've found that most individuals know they should be doing more (or perhaps different) things, but find the problem so massive, complex or confusing in appearance that they end up doing little or nothing. To them a beginning point is not apparent, or a single course of action is not clear, and so it becomes easier to ignore the problem. In the most extreme cases, some individuals or families even deny the need for much or even any emphasis on preparedness and have found a number of "strong justifications" for their stance.
What is to be done?
The real problem is ignorance (also known as lack of understanding, truth, wisdom, or light). There is nothing wrong with ignorance. However, there is something very wrong with failing to diligently seek after and gain knowledge when the knowledge gap is discovered.
Your search for total preparedness may seem similar to that of your neighbors, but for each it will involve a different course. Each of us has different needs. We all go forward from where we are, and every case is unique. Without question we all have somewhat different resources upon which to draw.
So where do we begin and what course is to be taken?
So often people want me to give them lists:
-A list of what to buy.
-A list of what to do.
-A list of what to prepare for.
People want lists of things, thinking that if they simply follow the lists, all will be fine. In reality this is a terrible trap.
Having said this, let me give you my list! However, this is not a list of things, but rather a list of principles.
A Principle Base
In the area of preparedness and survival, my goal is to impart basic understanding and
knowledge, i.e., PRINCIPLES. The reason for this approach is simple. Even in a very lengthy discussion or course there is not sufficient time to cover all the possible combinations of situations and conditions that can arise. The challenge is even more severe when available time and space is limited, as here.
Earth
Several years back I was asked to write the cover article for the premier issue of "Preparedness Times." This publication made its debut in October of 1992. Sadly it is no longer published; even in its infancy it was outstanding publication. I include the article in entirety. [On occasion people say that I write like an engineer.
Well I guess sometimes I do sound like an engineer because "I are one." However, I've been working for years to repent of that!] "Doctor, quick! Give me a pill to solve my problems."
Modern Day Fast-Track Personal and Family Preparedness(?)
By James G. (Jim) Phillips
In the past weeks, months and years I have received numerous inquiries on how-to, when-to, why-to and where-to do things about personal and family preparedness. There is considerable interest, at times even a fervor, surrounding preparedness.
One of the common themes heard is, "I'm not sure where to go from where I am." Through the years most families have done "something" in the area of family preparedness. However, most people seem dissatisfied with their actual level of family and personal readiness. With limited resources, especially time and money, just where should the emphasis be placed?
I've found that most individuals know they should be doing more (or perhaps different) things, but find the problem so massive, complex or confusing in appearance that they end up doing little or nothing. To them a beginning point is not apparent, or a single course of action is not clear, and so it becomes easier to ignore the problem. In the most extreme cases, some individuals or families even deny the need for much or even any emphasis on preparedness and have found a number of "strong justifications" for their stance.
What is to be done?
The real problem is ignorance (also known as lack of understanding, truth, wisdom, or light). There is nothing wrong with ignorance. However, there is something very wrong with failing to diligently seek after and gain knowledge when the knowledge gap is discovered.
Your search for total preparedness may seem similar to that of your neighbors, but for each it will involve a different course. Each of us has different needs. We all go forward from where we are, and every case is unique. Without question we all have somewhat different resources upon which to draw.
So where do we begin and what course is to be taken?
So often people want me to give them lists:
-A list of what to buy.
-A list of what to do.
-A list of what to prepare for.
People want lists of things, thinking that if they simply follow the lists, all will be fine. In reality this is a terrible trap.
Having said this, let me give you my list! However, this is not a list of things, but rather a list of principles.
A Principle Base
In the area of preparedness and survival, my goal is to impart basic understanding and
knowledge, i.e., PRINCIPLES. The reason for this approach is simple. Even in a very lengthy discussion or course there is not sufficient time to cover all the possible combinations of situations and conditions that can arise. The challenge is even more severe when available time and space is limited, as here.
Well I guess sometimes I do sound like an engineer because "I are one." However, I've been working for years to repent of that!] "Doctor, quick! Give me a pill to solve my problems."
Modern Day Fast-Track Personal and Family Preparedness(?)
By James G. (Jim) Phillips
In the past weeks, months and years I have received numerous inquiries on how-to, when-to, why-to and where-to do things about personal and family preparedness. There is considerable interest, at times even a fervor, surrounding preparedness.
One of the common themes heard is, "I'm not sure where to go from where I am." Through the years most families have done "something" in the area of family preparedness. However, most people seem dissatisfied with their actual level of family and personal readiness. With limited resources, especially time and money, just where should the emphasis be placed?
I've found that most individuals know they should be doing more (or perhaps different) things, but find the problem so massive, complex or confusing in appearance that they end up doing little or nothing. To them a beginning point is not apparent, or a single course of action is not clear, and so it becomes easier to ignore the problem. In the most extreme cases, some individuals or families even deny the need for much or even any emphasis on preparedness and have found a number of "strong justifications" for their stance.
What is to be done?
The real problem is ignorance (also known as lack of understanding, truth, wisdom, or light). There is nothing wrong with ignorance. However, there is something very wrong with failing to diligently seek after and gain knowledge when the knowledge gap is discovered.
Your search for total preparedness may seem similar to that of your neighbors, but for each it will involve a different course. Each of us has different needs. We all go forward from where we are, and every case is unique. Without question we all have somewhat different resources upon which to draw.
So where do we begin and what course is to be taken?
So often people want me to give them lists:
-A list of what to buy.
-A list of what to do.
-A list of what to prepare for.
People want lists of things, thinking that if they simply follow the lists, all will be fine. In reality this is a terrible trap.
Having said this, let me give you my list! However, this is not a list of things, but rather a list of principles.
A Principle Base
In the area of preparedness and survival, my goal is to impart basic understanding and
knowledge, i.e., PRINCIPLES. The reason for this approach is simple. Even in a very lengthy discussion or course there is not sufficient time to cover all the possible combinations of situations and conditions that can arise. The challenge is even more severe when available time and space is limited, as here.
