Compared To 10 Years Ago...

[SoCal92057]

Prepping has become a part of my life. It is a subtle but always present attitude without stress or strain. An awareness of negative possibilities without fear. I have been a prepper for well over 20 years and find that the preps give me peace of mind. Something non-preppers will also claim to have until you ask, "What will you do if..." and then they become nervous as they realize for them there are no options. Some psychologists believe the reason some people refuse to wear seat belts is because to do so acknowledges the possibility of an accident by prepping for one. Most preppers have come to the realization times can go from good to bad without warning. Prepping is a responsible thing to do for yourself and family, community and country.

[J23]

I feel less safe than 10 years ago as I know more about the world.
But I don't worry just carry on enjoying life

[lonewolf]

having spent 43 years living in and around a city(albeit a small one compared to some) and having experience of what the human animal is capable of and how it treats others of its species, having left the city 15 years ago and now living on the very edge of a small market town in the middle of the Devon countryside surrounded by animals both farm and wild, where crime is next to non existent, I feel very happy with my situation. its only when I go to large towns or cities(an event I try to avoid if possible) that I feel the need to "watch my back".

[rik_uk3]

Safer now than ten or twenty years ago.

[izzy_mack]

Older, sicker, poorer .... but better prepared to be able to cope with it all. Hopefully...?..

[DustyDog]

Ten years ago??? I was renting in a nice house near Carlisle, still doing that now but nearer Penrith with the wife. I'm guessing my prep instinct is stronger, i have more cash to do it with now and now have a (small) stash of food, wifey is coming around to the idea of being a prepper (or a preppers wife). Safer??? Mmm, that's a good one, Lonewolf hit it on the nail, i come from Manchester and have seen the worse of it, living in a very rural location now, i couldn't even think of going back there. But i feel safer as a whole, but i genuinely feel that we will have problems in the future and i feel it will be food and fuel related, the cost of fuel always going up and maybe food shortages. What do others think of that???

[Plymtom]

Ten years ago, I was so wrapped up in worrying about the next ten years that I forgot to enjoy life. I will not be making that mistake for the next ten years. Whatever happens will happen, but if it does I'm ready as I can be.

Nice sentiment..enjoy life and we try to, health and financial restrictions can get us down, but a bit of fun and enjoyment of life is essential, keeping the topics prepping based is good on the one hand, yet can give the impression that we don't have fun, far from it

[Decaff]

Feeling safer than ten years ago. I had just met my partner and money was very scarce, we managed, just, to get by and though we didn't starve we never had any spare cash for extras or treats. Now we have well stocked food cupboards, stores of cleaning items, bathroom/personal items and more reliable smaller cars.

Each tin, packet jar or bottle I add to the stores gives me just that little bit more of a happier feeling.

[jansman]

I think you are right Plymtom. 10 years ago I was full-on where 'Survivalism' was concerned. I mellowed, and concentrated more on self sufficiency. I no longer use the Survivalist label.
Now I enjoy my animals and gardens. I got back into my fishing, which I adore. I enjoy it all as a hobby and it all has obvious benefits.
As I get older and more organised I really feel more secure these days. Many here know that I am a fan of Cody Lundin. In one of his books he states that, "What you dwell upon , you will become."
-or in simple terms-Don't worry, be happy!

[Big Bear]

having spent 43 years living in and around a city(albeit a small one compared to some) and having experience of what the human animal is capable of and how it treats others of its species, having left the city 15 years ago and now living on the very edge of a small market town in the middle of the Devon countryside surrounded by animals both farm and wild, where crime is next to non existent, I feel very happy with my situation. its only when I go to large towns or cities(an event I try to avoid if possible) that I feel the need to "watch my back".

I'm the same. I Avoid the big city as much as possible. Even the centre of the nearest town is avoided as much as possible.

Just feel that bit safer and not having to as you say constantly watch my back when i am not there.