Well, here’s the deal: most of the shit is going to come down on us whether or not we do anything ourselves, or even as a nation, or world… Climate change and peak oil aren’t things that you and I can do anything about. We can’t stop them and we cant hide from them.
Ok, then is it really that bad?
I hope not, because I think that what we are in is a decline, rather than a collapse.
“Decline”, tho it sounds bad, is actually good. It will give us time to adjust to the new reality. Collapse is a very real possibility – that means that once oil prices shoot to the moon, then we have only a slim window to deal with that.
To deal with decline – here’s what I’m doing:
- Teaching Dew (my son) that conservation is smart, and intelligent awareness is key – and telling him the truth about things – I know my sensitive friends will say I shouldn’t burden a child, but I believe in reality;
- No new debt at all – Santa’s sleigh is going to be light this year to ensure that “all the kids of the world can get something”;
- We have no credit card debt;
- We are paying off our house by making extra mortgage payments – it is no exaggeration the importance of a debt free roof over your head in years to come – you may be the life boat that someone needs one day;
- We’ve bought good bikes – and I ride mine everywhere now….it’s fun, saves, money and energy, and makes me healthier – can driving a fucking car say that?
- Get in shape – it takes no money: I do 100 push ups, 100 sit-ups and 140 ten-pound weight reps every day in my house – and I still drink, and stay up late….so I aint sayin I’m better than you;
- Use less energy – “lights out until dark”; faucet off when brushing; 64 is toasty at night;
- Cash, cash , cash – the “market” is rigged – and I’m not smart enough to figure it out – get out now if you are in – we’ve reached a high and a bust is coming
- Make yourself aware: Google provides the most freedom that anyone on earth has ever had, and still we are sheep. Google this shit – find out what’s happening – educate yourself! The internet has come along at exactly the right time – we can learn for ourselves what is going on. In this day there is no excuse for being stupid.
- At least ask where your food comes from – it may not make any changes, but it sure does make you aware…
There’s some other shit we are doing, but basically we are toast if collapse happens. I believe it wont if we start now. But it could….frowny face….:_(
Happy face and smile with me!
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