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Emergency Planning with Like-Minded Companions:

Far into my teen years, my parents always wanted to meet my friends and either encourage or dissuade the relationship. The decision was mine but, ultimately, I would find that my parents were correct that relationships improve, or harm, my life. An Emergency Plan should include working together with a trusted group of people to prepare for any emergency. Personal survival relationships should be based on moral and upright principals and character. Don't be a "lone wolf". Build a trusted network of friends. Sometimes we don't have a choice of companions, like immediate family members, but when we have the opportunities to choose, consider these character attributes: CHARACTER, CONDUCT & ATTITUDE OUTWEIGH TALENT: Too much emphasis is placed on talent when trying to explain how people achieve great things. Talent plays a much smaller role in the success someone has compared to their attitude. Friends can become enemies when faced with an environmental disaster or social unrest that increases stress and depletes resources. Build personal survival relationships based on moral and upright principals and character; not their skillset or what they have. People without morals and upright principals will abandon, or turn against, you. As I was preparing this Posting in my mind, I thought about the old-testament biblical account of Gideon and the Midianites (Judges, Chapters 6-8). 300 Israelite soldiers (reduced in number, by God’s instruction, from 32,000) defeated the “Midianites, the Amalekites and all the other eastern peoples who had settled in the valley, thick as locusts. Their camels could no more be counted than the sand on the seashore.” When it was all said and done, those 300 defeated hundreds of thousands. But, of course, God’s intent was for the Israelites to depend on Him versus themselves (strength in numbers . . . NOT!). He did not need 32,000. He did not need 300. He just wanted the best and the best to be focused on the task as a unified team. It was not the quantity but the integrity. THINGS THAT CAN DESTROY A TEAM FROM WITHIN: 1 - Laziness (not staying busy on preparations, planning and security) 2 - Greed / Gluttony (obsession of wanting too much or unnessary stuff) 3 - Envy / Selfishness (every man for himself - wanting what others have, keeping what I have) 4 - Anger (losing control) 5 - Pride (thinking that I have all the answers) 6 - Immorality (lack of, or distorted, conscience [sense of right & wrong]) 7 - Lacking a Sense of Community: Those who do not have a sense of "community" develop anxiety, depression and codependency issues. When people focus on the needs of others (community), they find purpose in their lives. They lose "self" to find "self". (The Mike Slater Show, Is America Losing its Faith?). Careful consideration should be given, as a Team Candidate, to a Person without morals or a sense of "community". Know who your "real friends" are. In every group of relationships, there will be at least one Judas; morally weak, gossip, untrustworthy. 8 - Stupidity. Don't accompany stupid people to stupid places to do stupid things at stupid times. American evangelist, Dwight L. Moody once said, "Character is what you are in the dark". And Bible verse 1 John 3:10 reads, "This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God's child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister." Morals and trust are key attributes of your survival team members. Go slow, be thorough and don't compromise on your selection process. You need to find out what each member is like "in the dark". Related Resources: Psychology of Survival in a Group Why Join or Start a Survival Group? Organizing a Survival Team Beware of the Trojan Horse Importance of a Buddy System Rules of Stupid [Author's Reference Link]

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Why Join or Start a Survival Group?

You are already a member of a ‘Survival Group’. It’s called the ‘Human Race’. And it's been trying to survive continuously since the dawn of time. Self-preservation is an instinct of every mature creature. By trial and error instincts improve. And, by personal social integration with others, survival can improve and be more beneficial, in bad times, than going it alone. But having the right kind of companions is vitally important to supporting one another in the following ways: 1 - More people means more things can be done 2 - More rest for all by setting up shifts to do work and guard duties 3 - Reduces boredom, provides encouragement and other points of view 4 - Broadens the skills set with different backgrounds, knowledge, talents and strengths 5 - Fill the gaps of physical, medical and emotional limitations In the case of Seniors and the disabled, there is little difference in the way they should prepare for an emergency than anyone else. Unfortunately, they are the most affected given their situation and physical condition. Everyone should be honest about, and consider, their physical, medical and emotional condition and limitations in their emergency planning. No offense intended; many Seniors and those with Special Needs may not be as capable of saving themselves from disaster as younger, more physically abled citizens. But with proper planning, senior and special needs citizens can increase their chances of survival by bonding and planning with someone younger or a Caregiver. Read More About: Emergency Preparedness Tactics For Seniors How Family Caregivers Can Keep Loved Ones Safe Prepping Tips For The Mobility Challenged Suggestions for Finding, Gathering or Joining a Group: If you don't already have a close-knit group of like-minded people, from whom to choose to be part of the survival team, how do you find these people? Ah, the old conundrum: how do you identify moral, trustworthy people, to whom you can identify yourself as a prepper without compromising your security in such a way as to render your preps irrelevant; connecting with someone, into whose hands you've placed your life, who will fumble the ball and sacrifice you, and other members of your team, for their own benefit? From research on this topic, the Common Interest Groups (CIGs) seem to work best; those that have built up over time, slowly, and composed of friends with whom people have had long-time relationships. So, the key is "don't be in a rush" to gather your team. Your life and safety will depend on it.

Volunteering broadens your horizons for finding like-minded individuals.

Join or form a local CIG organization and/or online Forum or Blog to find like-minded people, gather ideas and get advice.

Monitor the verbal and written "conversations" and dynamics (between members) within the CIGs. During these conversations, participant personalities, values and skills will emerge to help identify those who are compatible with you, your values and goals.

Knowing how to read a person or situation is hugely beneficial in day to day life and in survival situations, and body language is one of the best ways to do this. Learn how to read, and pay attention to Body Language. Non-verbal communication is as important as verbal and written conversations to building trust within the group. [Video] Also Read: Body Language in Bartering and Self-Defense.

At a high level, and without exposing personal information and plans, begin communicating directly with those who have piqued your interest as a potential team member.

At the appropriate times, slowly build your relationship with emails, phone calls and, eventually, a brief, face-to-face meeting at a public place for a quick drink or meal. Treat your first meeting as a blind date where you may find that you don't want to stay long with this person.

[Reference Link] Related Resources: Emergency Planning With Like-Minded Companions Organizing a Survival Team Organize, train and fund a preparedness and self-reliance group. How to Form a Local Militia The Lone Wolf Prepper

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