Some thoughts from a new member…

I am new here and have not read all the SSP forum posts. So what I say here in brief may also be redundant. First of all, the suggestions that I have read here are mainly great and useful. Everyone needs these life skills and needs to share them. But my contribution to the discussion is this: Beware of the unpredictable and unstable nature of people during crisis. That is where the real danger lies. Not in shortages of food, water, etc. Good leaders in your micro community can become the new tyrants. The quiet ones can become the dangerous ones. The strong ones can become the biggest non-contributing leaches. On balance, many will also rise to compassionate greatness. Just don't take that for granted. Those who survive will use their spiritual eyes.