Are You Prepared To Survive The Coming Food Crisis

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It goes without saying that when hurricanes and other natural disasters occur these can result in food shortages which can last for extended periods depending on the population numbers directly affected and the resultant shortages experienced by the rest of the population. It is no wonder that the first instinct of people is to beg, steal or borrow to feed their families in times when disaster strikes unless they have prepared in advance for such food shortages.

It goes without saying that when hurricanes and other natural disasters occur these can result in food shortages which can last for extended periods depending on the population numbers directly affected and the resultant shortages experienced by the rest of the population. It is no wonder that the first instinct of people is to beg, steal or borrow to feed their families in times when disaster strikes unless they have prepared in advance for such food shortages.

These are now not 'one in one hundred year' events but occurring almost daily in some part of the world or another in the form of drought, dust-storms, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions! Tune in to CNN or World News daily to document these occurrences. They are real and they are on the increase.

These are now not 'one in one hundred year' events but occurring almost daily in some part of the world or another in the form of drought, dust-storms, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions! Tune in to CNN or World News daily to document these occurrences. They are real and they are on the increase.

As we witnessed recently, the hurricane threat to the huge population of the New York area alone and the consequent disruption to power sources of a Category 1 Hurricane (the lowest category), imagine what will happen when a Category 2, 3, 4 or higher occurs, and I have little doubt that it will. Remember not long before we, here in Australia, experienced a Category 5-7 Hurricane in Queensland and thanks to early warning and preparation (as took place in New York recently) there was no loss of life. This event also was accompanied by minor earth tremors as was the event in New York.

Just the thought of the glass that would explode from all those high-rise buildings alone is enought to strike fear into you. Let alone if it should be accompanied by an earthquake which de-stablises the buildings themselves resulting in a Natural Disaster equivalent to 911 or even greater. You only have to look at the damage and loss of life that occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand this year as a result of an earthquake alone with a small population (another warning and food for thought)?

I know this sounds like 'doom and gloom' but Nature does its best to warn and prepare us if we have a mind to pick up the message! Category 1 was as low as it can get but how would you fare in a Category 5-7! Nature by far in the past has protected us to a large extent by releasing these changes in the earth's surface in the deserts and oceans and areas with little populations. We also see them occuring in Third World countries where people live with poverty and death on a daily basis and so are resigned to some extent and more accepting in their philosophy or outlook. They are so much more attuned to Nature and the Seasons than we are in the West and aware of the disasters that may be imposed upon them and their very existence as it is foremost in their minds each and every day. They are accepting of the bad times and pull together and more importantly, they are grateful for the 'good times' when they can feed their families and livestock.

When did you last express gratitude for the soil, plant, animal, primary producer (farmer and farm worker), transportation , food preparation and food outlets that bring your food to your table each day? Be real now! We take a lot for granted, let's face it.

I know this sounds like 'doom and gloom' but Nature does its best to warn and prepare us if we have a mind to pick up the message! Category 1 was as low as it can get but how would you fare in a Category 5-7! Nature by far in the past has protected us to a large extent by releasing these changes in the earth's surface in the deserts and oceans and areas with little populations. We also see them occuring in Third World countries where people live with poverty and death on a daily basis and so are resigned to some extent and more accepting in their philosophy or outlook. They are so much more attuned to Nature and the Seasons than we are in the West and aware of the disasters that may be imposed upon them and their very existence as it is foremost in their minds each and every day. They are accepting of the bad times and pull together and more importantly, they are grateful for the 'good times' when they can feed their families and livestock.

When did you last express gratitude for the soil, plant, animal, primary producer (farmer and farm worker), transportation , food preparation and food outlets that bring your food to your table each day? Be real now! We take a lot for granted, let's face it. But things are changing! Where we have been insulated from these problems in the West, our economies are failing due arguably to the ego, greed and corruption of the "One Percent". Can we expect the experience of the Third World to start to become our experience.? But hang on, don't forget who was content to hand over the power to the few and accept the 'good times' without too much thought or responsibility in the decisions. We are all guilty of that, myself included! However I like to think I recognise these imbalances and am prepared to accept the consequences of my actions or inaction.

I feel we in the West are in a time of social upheaval and economic change and resulting spiritual growth spurred on by natural disasters which will level the playing field and bring us back to basics and a more natural co-existence with the inhabitants of this planet.

After all it is true to say that the populations on this Good Earth are huge and growing and cannot be supported in the current lifestyle of the West. You can see the huge populations in China, India , Indonesia and Islamic countries are now demanding 'middle class' status and expect to share the experience we have so long enjoyed in the West. After all we exported Western Democracy to them, they tasted the freedom and is it any wonder they want it for themselves!

After all it is true to say that the populations on this Good Earth are huge and growing and cannot be supported in the current lifestyle of the West. You can see the huge populations in China, India, Indonesia and Islamic countries are now demanding 'middle class' status and expect to share the experience we have so long enjoyed in the West. After all we exported Western Democracy to them, they tasted the freedom and is it any wonder they want it for themselves!

I hope the ideas express here will give you cause for thought.

Until next time, I look forward to receiving your thoughts and ideas.