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Be Encouraged

By Denis Korn

We live in interesting times!

If you should find yourself reading this article tucked away on this website it is because you were guided here to be encouraged.  It is not meant to be an article about preparedness or outdoor adventure – it is here to be a brief rest from the apprehension of [...]

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Eschatology and Apocalypticism – Reflections on End Times

By Denis Korn

Are we at the End or the Beginning – or somewhere in-between?

I realize that some of this material may be a bit “academic” and some of the terminology may be unfamiliar, however there is much here for serious reflection and study.  Posts such as this one relate to preparedness by pointing out some [...]

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Barriers to Critical Thinking

By Denis Korn                                                                                                                                    

I have decided to post this article on the barriers to critical thinking, which I use in teaching, as the 3rd in a series of posts dealing with the psychological, emotional and spiritual components of emergency and disaster preparedness planning.

Normalcy Bias – Why People are attached to Inaction

The Emotional and Spiritual Components [...]

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What is Your Emergency Planning Triggering Event?

By Denis Korn

With a growing number of serious physical, political and economic events occurring worldwide, it is once again essential to direct your attention to what I have identified as a “triggering event.”  Simply put, if you are still hesitating to prepare for emergencies or disasters, I urge you to identify and assign significance to a [...]

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Food Shortages & Rising Prices?

Food – An Essential for Life

By Denis Korn

I have been following numerous articles lately that seem to portend serious issues concerning the food supply.

In the 35 years I have been a supplier, manufacturer and consultant  in the emergency preparedness industry, I have not promoted the doom and gloom of preparedness.  I do not focus on [...]

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Reflections on Fear and Preparedness

By Denis Korn

This is the first in a series of posts on fear and its influence on emergency preparedness planning, actions and being self-reliant.  The purpose of these posts is not to give you some magic formula on how to live without fear.  I simply wish to point out some insights for your reflection.  It is [...]

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