7 Amish “Powers” You Should Master Before The Next Crisis

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Who else can teach us more about living within a world with no electricity than those who have been doing it for hundreds of years?

The Amish are not only known for living in a simple, humble life but also for crafting their own utensils and tools and for preparing everything they might need in any situation.

They have been preserving their powerful ways for years, and there is no doubt that we can adopt some of these powers to get through the hard times ahead.

With the way things are heading right now, it is probably only a matter of weeks or days until the next economic crash.

The Power Of Community

One of the core values of the Amish people, one that has been long forgotten by our modern, self-centered society, is the natural sense of belonging.

Along with it, of course, comes the instinct of helping one another, which is well established among the Amish and helps them stay strong and get over any hurdles.

When SHTF, looters will come together and make looting groups. Therefore, we need to do the same.

If you are not part of a strong community, you will be easier pray.

Related: Are you a Community Member or a Lone Wolf Survivalist?

The Amish can teach us an important lesson: Overcoming any struggle is a matter of teamwork.

When in need, it is essential to know who is there to help you, so make sure to not only prepare yourself with goods but also with a solid community of other like-minded companions.

Mastering The Power Of Plants

If there is one thing the Amish know, it is how to use plants for multiple needs, from making remedies to preparing nutritious meals.

The Amish have learned how to make the most out of any plant in their backyard, even the ones that might seem useless to us.

They learn from an early age how to identify these plants, how to prepare them, and how to use them.

In a crisis, pharmacies can quickly run dry or be looted. The same will happen to the supermarkets. Food and medicine, as we know them, might not be available for long periods of time.

So knowing the edible and medicinal plants growing in your area is something I would recommend for everyone.

At the very least, keep close a physical book on edible and medicinal plants with large color pictures so you can easily identify them in a crisis.

The Power Of Crafting

Our modern society has deprived us of many fundamental skills, one of them being manual work. It is clear that sewing, carpentry, and plumbing are no longer basics that we have mastered.

These crafts were usually passed down from generation to generation, as they should be.

The problem is that most of these skills have been lost. Young folks are no longer willing to learn them, and unless we do something about it, we will no longer know how to do them when we need them the most.

The Power Of Caring For Simple Things

In a consumerist society like ours, it is hard to appreciate what we already have.

As soon as something breaks, we instantly replace it. Deep inside, we are aware this is not the best thing to do, but it is the easiest.

We should start learning how to look after our goods and keep them in proper condition for a long time, as in a crisis, we might not be able to get new ones.

The Amish know how to keep their tools rust-free. They do not forget them outside in the rain and are constantly cleaning them.

The Power Of Water

Amish communities don’t have running water. They are not connected to the communal water pipes, so they do not depend on them.

If running water stops suddenly for a few months, what are you going to do? In a crisis, you will have to expose yourself to possible danger almost every day to procure the water you need.

This is extremely hard as you need water not only to drink but for bathing, cooking, washing your clothes, and washing your dishes.

You need A LOT of water each day.

The Amish communities have wells. They also collect rainwater in cisterns.

There is an interesting project that you can build to generate drinking water out of thin air.

Safety With The Power Of Guns

The Amish not only believe in guns but also own them! If anyone came to an Amish farm and wanted to steal their food, no one would go for the gun.

They are genuine pacifists; the looters would probably not be deterred physically. They would inform their English friends (what they call non-Amish or Mennonite Americans), who would call the police.

If we’re talking a SHTF, no police scenario, then they could possibly have local English friends on the property who would take little issue with shooting an intruder. Maybe some Amish would shoot to protect their family and pray for forgiveness. Otherwise, they would probably be run off their farm. (Source)

The Power Of Not Needing Power

The Amish live independently from the grid.

As we are too used to our day-to-day commodities, we almost forget about the hopeless situation we might find ourselves in when the grid goes down.

Many of our items we have in our homes need electricity to function, and they will be useless in a crisis: refrigerators, air conditioners, microwaves, laptops, smartphones, radios, washing machines, ovens, stoves, lights…everything. On top of that, in an EMP event, even cars will come to a halt.

The Amish, however, use simple, old-school items to serve the same purpose. They have root cellars, long-lasting foods, carts, buggies with horses, and many non-electrical tools. But what is most important is that they are NOT dependent on the grid!

But you don’t have to be part of an Amish community to start living independently or be self-sufficient.