03.22.07

Two Minutes To Midnight? Pt.3; Preparation

Posted in General at 5:16 pm by Kevin Scott

I chose the term Two Minutes To midnight for a reason - it signifies the amount of time we have left to prepare for whatever the future will hold for us in our parts of the world. Two minutes, two days, two years? Either way I would pass the assumption that our time for preparation is coming to a close and soon the time for action of preparation will commence. I’d like to pass on some knowledge now of my own preparations for the coming years ahead, for which some will disagree and use their own measures. I simply offer this for those who need inspiration, and others who would welcome the advice.

Preparation comes in steps. One does not suddenly realize a plan of action. Here are five common steps to undertake when beginning preparations - Measurement, assessment, calculation, comparison, readiness.
The idea gives way to measurements. Measurements give rise to assessments of a situation. Assessments give rise to calculations and plans. Calculations allow one to compare what the idea will bring forth in benefit upon the outcome. Calculations give rise to readiness; preparation.

The best way to be prepared is to be adaptable, to be able to fathom the unfathomable before it ever takes place. Sun Tzu once said, “The greatest warriors in history won battles when it was still easy to do so”. He was referring to being ahead of your situation/opponent in thought and preparation so before they can lay their plans down, you are five steps ahead of them and victory comes with ease. In order to be adaptable one must be quick of wit, have experience in situations that are ever changing, and not afraid to face unknown odds.

Now that some philosophy behind preparation has been conducted, lets examine a few possibilities. I’d guess personally that learning self-defense would be a high priority.  You should be able to protect yourself, loved ones, and those close to you. I would implore anyone to take up martial arts, divulge into as many styles as possible, and use the measurement of your body to assess what you are capable of from each. Calculate your capabilities to those of others. Be ready for anything and nothing all at once.

Have you given any thought to possible bunkers within local cities should you and others need to take refuge? What are defensible positions you could take up? What routes are there of attack on yours? Do you get the most daylight from your position? Who would have the high ground and most easily passable ground? Who would you band together with and salvage what may be left if bombs drop to keep order within your community? Disorder will only bring mayhem and one must use strong discipline to keep order, yet give strong rewards to keep from rebellion. Compassion without compassion for disorder and disobedience.

I have heard many talk of beginning to store massive quantities of food for the future to sit back on top of and let things pass them by until the world returns to normal. Would you not want to play a part in reshaping the world you would step back into when this is over? Hiding is the worst thing that can be done in my opinion. Hoarding your food for yourself and a few others is also a bad idea. It may run out. It may be taken by others. You may die defending your own food when simple compassion and sharing would bring others to your cause. Regardless of how bad things get, there will always be food available. We will be able to grow vegetables, hunt, and gather supplies. When times get desperate, we adapt by being prepared mentally to do so. Rough times occur. We grow stronger. We learn to live longer.

I suppose many now are beginning to see how militant I am inside and are wondering just how sane I may be. I assure you, I am quite rational, which is why I have begun such preparations within my own area. I know of deep basements with tunnels that connect to sewers, allowing me and others to move freely and have strongly defensive positions and some guerilla tactics I could implore to help keep me and others safe.

How prepared are you?

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