So it's been seven weeks since I started posting the information in this area. It hasn't generated a lot of ongoing discussion or interest so I'm not sure it is worth it for me to continue. I've shared most of what I had already written. Most of what I post from this point on will have to be newly written content from my outlines.
I know people are busy and their want-to-do lists often exceed what they can get to so I don't fault anyone for not following through or commenting. But I don't want to spend time writing any more if it's not going to be used and helpful.
Thankful wife of David for 22 years and momma to Caroline for 13 years - Relaxed/Unschoolerish - Lover of books - Seeker of wisdom - Drinker of too many coconut milk mochas from Starbucks
My family has had a very challenging year, and it looks like next year will be very challenging, too. So I am very interested in becoming more prudent and prepared, both for the things that I know are coming, and the things that I don't know about yet.
For others, the best time to prepare for the bad times is during the good times (remember the Bible story of Joseph in Egypt), but of course most people don't want to think about it then.
The link you posted recently about the woman challenging herself by turning her coffee money into food money--testing her resourcefulness even while actually being fairly well-off--makes me think that a potential way to engage with those not currently being challenged by their circumstances would be to create challenges that they can choose to join in with or observe.
Her challenges are really interesting. It's amazing what a person can do when she really focuses in. I know I could do massively better if I put in thought and planning like that.
This is the website if anyone doesn't know what we're discussing: A Year of Challenging Myself
The start of the new year might be a good time to try something like that for anyone who would like to participate. It seems like starting something during the holiday season is doomed to fail because everyone becomes so busy.
I'm sorry to hear this has been such a difficult year.
Sallie
Thankful wife of David for 22 years and momma to Caroline for 13 years - Relaxed/Unschoolerish - Lover of books - Seeker of wisdom - Drinker of too many coconut milk mochas from Starbucks