Building a stronger community

There is only so much you can do as one individual. Together we can achieve so much more. A community can build a value far exceeding that of a single individual.

People getting together can share ideas, watch out for each other, updating each other on current events, lend a helping hand at though times, provide emotional support or teaching each other new skills.Communities might form out of many reasons, be it on a geographical basis or perhaps by people having common interests or goals. I see great value in both of these. Even if you meat someone that lives in a country far off you can still exchange ideas and enjoy some of the perks of a community, and even more so if the one you come in contact with lives close to you.

A big part of preparing for the future is information. The more you know of what is going on today and what could happen tomorrow, the better you will be able to handle future scenarios. Information should also lead you to take action. So what can be done? Well, depending on how serious YOUR view of the problem is, will determine how serious you will prepare. Perhaps the preparation that you have most incentive to act upon is your finances.

Overdose is a documentary made by some Swedes that explains why the financial market is so fragile. It is a good idea to get out of it. An important aspect to remember tough is that it only addresses the problem with the financial market and does not address the energy and environment that will add to the crisis further.

What else can be done? Well, this is where the community comes into play. Spreading the word, getting people ready to take action, keeping each other motivated and updated with new information and new ideas.