We’re readying ourselves for some pretty intense winter storms here in Michigan. I’m not sure I fully believe all the sensational articles and Facebook posts calling it the storm of a generation, but we’re absolutely preparing to be stuck for a few days to a week.
I’m lucky enough to have a home, and I know that isn’t true for a lot of folks. I’ve made it a point to put together my med kit and collect some extra supplies so I can hike out to some of the encampments and check on our homeless neighbors.
I’ve got a bit to share with our houses neighbors too, including a shed full of firewood, even though we don’t have a fireplace. Once the snow is done falling we’ll probably stack some out front with a take what you need sign.
I feel like our society teaches us that we should be selfish and stockpile supplies for ourselves and our families, at the cost of our neighbors. I think that’s the opposite of what we should do.
I believe our survival as individuals depends on our survival as a community, and the only way to make sure we get through things like pandemics and bad weather safely, is to take care of each other. We should always be able to lean on neighbors, share what we have, and know that if anything goes wrong, we can ask for help.
I choose to believe that the world is a good place, and so far, I haven’t been proven wrong.
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