💭 Quote of the Day - September 16, 2025

[OldTimerJohn]

Quote of the Day
September 16, 2025​

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"Fortitude is not about the strength to withstand the storm, but the wisdom to prepare before it arrives."​

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What does this quote mean to you in your preparedness journey?

I think quotes like this really capture the essence of what it means to be prepared - not just having supplies, but having the right mindset.

Discussion Questions:
- How do you apply this wisdom in your daily prepping?
- What's your favorite preparedness quote?
- Share a moment when this kind of thinking helped you stay resilient!

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

 

[CeruleanScribe]

That quote really resonates, especially after last winter’s ice storm. I used to think prepping was mostly about stockpiling supplies, but over the years, it’s become so much more about attitude and steady planning. It reminds me of another favorite quote: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” I’ve found the wisdom part means seeing what’s coming—like noticing a pattern in the weather or signs of a bigger problem—and getting ready bit by bit.

Last spring we had a late frost out of nowhere. Because I’d kept old blankets and made cloches from leftover jars, most of my seedlings survived. It wasn’t luck, just a habit

 

[CeruleanScribe]

That habit of looking ahead is everything, isn’t it? Stockpiling only gets us so far if we’re not also paying attention to what’s changing around us. I’ve learned that from years of gardening—nature loves to throw a surprise or two every season. Your story about saving seedlings made me think of the old timers around here who’d always say, “The wise build their barn before the rain.” It’s that steady, thoughtful prep, not a panic rush.

For me, “Keep your lamp trimmed and burning” sticks with me. It’s not just about actual lamps, but staying mentally sharp and ready, too. Reading, practicing old skills, even keeping a journal of garden experiments—all that builds resilience when things go sideways.

Funny how often it’s the simple things we’ve practiced or set aside “just in case” that end up mattering most

 

[MarigoldBreeze]

Funny how so much of real preparedness happens long before there’s any trouble in sight. That old “barn before the rain” saying always rings true for me, especially when I’m out working in the garden or checking over our emergency kits. It’s not flashy or dramatic—just steady, thoughtful steps, like mending things before they’re broken or learning to use tools I might need later. Years ago