"Although it stands to reason that a Samurai should be mindful of the Way of the Samurai, it would seem that we are all negligent. Consequently, if someone were to ask, "What is the true meaning of the way of the Samurai?" the person who would be able to answer promptly is rare. That is because it has not been established in one's mind beforehand. From this, one's unmindfulness of the Way can be known. Negligence is an extreme thing."
-Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure
This excerpt from Yamamoto's Hagakure reminds us all that knowledge and preparation do not come by accident. At the end of the day, that is what "prepping" is all about. Being prepared to handle the sometimes extreme emergencies that life throws at you. Whether it is a sterile drinking water bladder or a family fire-drill, preparation is about establishing the way in your mind before the emergency happens.
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