{"id":3281,"date":"2010-04-23T19:54:26","date_gmt":"2010-04-24T02:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/?page_id=3281"},"modified":"2015-04-15T21:23:21","modified_gmt":"2015-04-16T04:23:21","slug":"what-is-a-prepper","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.survival-spot.com\/survival-blog\/what-is-a-prepper\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Survivalist?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the survivalism<\/a> movement continues to gain steam in America today, many are starting to ask what it all really means? A lot of people throw around the term “prepper”, as an alternative to “survivalist” and it’s no surprise. But what exactly is a “prepper”<\/a> or survivalist? A survivalist isn’t simply someone who’s thinking about the future or wanting to be prepared. Anyone can be prepared but I think true survivalists live a lifestyle of preparedness focused around clearly defined principles and continuous personal improvement.<\/p>\n

While everyone may have their own definition of what a “survivalist” is, here’s mine:<\/p>\n

A true survivalist:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Already has or is in the process of obtaining food, water, medicine and other storage items needed to care for themselves and their families in the event of a long term emergency<\/li>\n
  2. Has or is attempting to gain the knowledge needed to protect themselves and their families from physical harm including self defense training, home protection strategies, weapons and tools, etc.<\/li>\n
  3. Attempt to make their lives more sustainable in every feasible way such as installing passive energy systems, organic gardening, reducing dependency on petroleum, etc.<\/li>\n
  4. Is someone who takes responsibility for their life<\/li>\n
  5. Has stewardship over mind, body and soul<\/li>\n
  6. Always seeks to become less reliant on systems or technologies<\/li>\n
  7. Is wise and frugal, always avoiding debt and wasteful spending<\/li>\n
  8. Is always learning and expanding their personal knowledge<\/li>\n
  9. Understands that no one is immune from danger<\/li>\n
  10. Is consciences of their environment, aware and ready<\/li>\n
  11. Cares about their community and strives to make it a better one<\/li>\n
  12. Has and uses common sense<\/li>\n
  13. Walks in light and love and has the wisdom to shut out fear and negative thought patterns.<\/li>\n
  14. Takes the actions necessary to survive and thrive in their environment<\/li>\n
  15. Is adaptable, changing, and if need be – ready to take control of a crisis situation<\/li>\n
  16. Has a strong will and is ready to face obstacles, even in the face of fear<\/li>\n
  17. Is a good Samaritan and does not work against peace and good will<\/li>\n
  18. Believes in and when necessary fights for freedom and basic rights<\/li>\n
  19. Values what they have and works to live providently<\/li>\n
  20. Believes in themselves and they causes they stand for<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Survivalism<\/a> is a mindset, a movement and internal state of being that is centered in spirituality, truth, knowledge, wisdom, and good old fashioned patriotism.<\/p>\n

    Do you have what it takes to call yourself a survivalist?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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