The Laughing Wolf

Some Additional Thoughts On Preparedness

Civilization is a fragile thing, and we are oft reminded of this terrible fact. It is particularly compelling when events like 3-11 rip apart a country and the world. It is a fact upon which our enemies count, for they know the quickest way to destroy a civilization is to do so from within. We must not do their work for them.

I choose to be prepared, in as many ways as possible, both because it is the right thing to do and because I believe in survival with style. While I have absolute responsibility only for myself, I have made preparations to extend at least some coverage to extended family and friends. In a true rotary impeller situation, I am even prepared to pick up strays if I feel they will be an asset or it is the right thing to do for other reasons.

That said, there are limits on what I can do and have done. This is particularly true in what I have done for others. What I have done is to provide a base, upon which they can build if they have the intelligence and integrity to do so. I cannot force someone to prepare, but if they choose to do so then my work will assist them. If they choose not to, then those preparations can be used for myself or others, for neither I nor any follower of the Way are obligated to provide for those who will not provide for themselves. I remember the story of the ant and the grasshopper before it became an evil tale of corporate greed, and side with the ant.

Today, think about preparedness in all its forms, and how you can incorporate it into your life. It need not be a burden, but rather you can use it to enrich your life and help ensure the continued well being of your husband, wife, children, and others. This is true in things large and small, and it can be most appreciated often in the small.

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