Postmodernism has led to special interest tribal groups in America. Both political parties have their own set of tribes within their party that have been embraced for political power. The prevailing democratic party has heard calls to reeducate millions in the other party who are all judged by a minority tribe within the party. This rhetoric is dangerous and is the essence of bigotry and elitism. 

Postmodernism has permeated the education system around the world.  Three generations have been indoctrinated with the poison of relativism and identity socialism that has led to despair, unrest, tribal instincts  and is making way for worldwide socialism. There is good news that will give rootedness and provide a better foundation for our students if our educators are willing to be objective disseminators of truth.

Postmodernism has influenced  identity politics on both sides of the political spectrum. Many do not base their political affiliation on a metanarrative that transcends politics but on the tribe that espouses their particular values.  Our culture desperately needs voices that can transcend politics to help us return to eternal values. 

What do you do if things deteriorate quickly where you live and you have to leave in a hurry ? What are the determining factors to make a permanent move ? These questions are pondered in this podcast as I share from personal experience my solutions. Everyone's circumstances are different and the determining factors to change residence vary. The best place for your family may your present location. However, it is still wise to have a plan in case you have to leave your area in a hurry. 

Self sufficiency is impossible without practicing good home economics. Good home economics means we must control costs in our homes, learn skills in home maintenance, and look for ways to produce income in our homes. When we practice these things our homes become our castles  and not a debtors prisons.

Self sufficiency   is all about taking control of our lives. We can either be controlled by elites who believe they are  better qualified to control every aspect of our lives or we can be proactive and take control. This begins in our homes when we begin to produce and store our basic food. Independence begins when we move from being simply consumers in our homes to being producers with food and economic self sufficiency. 

People have basic needs that go beyond the physiological needs of air, water ,food ,clothing, and warmth. Gregarious needs of human relationships and the psychological needs of creativity and purpose are also fundamental human needs. This pandemic has taught us (hopefully ) that no person is an island and a longing for ultimate purpose can only be met in the Creator.

Self sufficiency is the desire and ability to to bring some control back into our lives. Based  on Maslow's hierarchy of needs this podcast considers our basic  physiological needs: water, food, warmth and security.  These needs are being threatened in our culture and it is up to each one of us to regain control in these areas.

Past generations were much more self sufficient. The industrial revolution along with the service and tech industry have made people urbanites with total dependency on their jobs, the service industry and government. What  happens if suddenly there is no job or there is utter chaos in the streets? Or, if the bankrupt government can no longer provide and the safety net has a huge hole in it?  Few know how to provide even basic things for themselves.  There is ,however, a growing interest in self sufficient living. People want to take control of their lives again. Future podcasts will outline the areas, skills and knowledge that are needed for self sufficient living  to regain  control  and minimize fear in our lives.

We will be facing some difficult days ahead.  The storming of the US capital is one example of the angst many people are experiencing. There are many factors that are tell tale signs of difficult days ahead. Not only is this true for America it is a reality for much of the world. This podcast outlines a few reasons we are headed for tough times and subsequent episodes will cover some things we all can do to prepare to face the future without fear.