Top Reasons to be Self Sufficient, Self Reliant, or Self Sustainable

After thinking about my own adventure in trying to be more self reliant I came up with these reasons why it’s a great Idea to be self sufficient.

Principle 1: It Brings Piece of Mind (When Ye are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear) DC 38:30

Yesterday I was driving home with my family. We were about 15 minutes from home. I had the thought “What if an EMP, Solar Flare… happened right now”. How would I get my family home? Your vehicle would not work unless it was old. I had this rush of planning come through my mind. I need… to many things. I thought, “Is home even where I would want to go? Do I have enough to survive?” I then remembered that I do have enough to survive. I have water, food, shelter and heat. But even though I could survive for a little while I can still become better.

Principle 2: True Self Sufficiency Happens in Communities

People tell me all the time how I need to be self sufficient in every way. Even though I do believe this idea to be good, If most people in your community are trying to do be self reliant you will need everyone’s talents. Community is the only way to really survive. The idea that if something was to happen, that you would turn neighbors, friends or even family away is bad. You might not think someone has talents or abilities to contribute, but everyone does. Accepting people in and establishing community is the only way to really build back society after fallout. Remember, “Charity Never Faileth” 1 Corinthians 13

Principle 3: Don’t rely to heavily on technology, Learn The Basics

I have this wonderful wheat grinder. I love it. Its quiet and makes the best wheat flour you can imagine. I get the impression that people feel like they are self sufficient because they have a wheat grinder like mine. They would be wrong. If the power goes out and you think for one minute that you can still make bread think again. Even though having a nice wheat grinder like this is super convenient and helpful in saving money by grinding your own wheat, It will do nothing for you when the power is gone. Think about getting a small crank grinding system. I love technology but I am learn how things work. We need to be able to do things manually. Learning the Basics can save your life. The further we become to understanding how food is grown, how engines work, how power is created, How to filter water… or anything else we become disabled in life. Those who know are worth so much more than those who have no intention to learn.

As you ponder on these ideas I invite you to go over the preparedness gaps in your life. You don’t have to be a prepper to be self responsible. Add comments if you feel I have missed something or if you would like to share some ideas of how to better be self sufficient. 

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