Give Thanks For Y2K   Part 2

This is the second in a series of articles on Y2K, and how we can utilize the situation to further our growth. I believe that working together in small local communities, we can rise to the occasion, and finally answer once and for all, the age old question, "Am I my brother's keeper?" (click here for part 1)

More and more, government officials and computer experts are publicly making this same statement: "Too many people are not understanding the seriousness of the situation." And this is probably quite true. Our lawmakers here in Nevada, however, have understood its seriousness for quite some time. In 1997 the Nevada legislature passed a bill granting immunity - to themselves, and all utility companies - from any legal repercussions due to Y2K failures and fallouts. Judging from their stance that early on, I think it becomes obvious that we must take responsibility for our own well being.

It's easy to caught up in counterproductive thought modes as you listen to the radio talk show hosts, all endorsing their own versions of survival in style. "And before we take our next caller, remember we still have the solar powered combination flashlight, television, and electric toothpick for only $999.99! And while we're on the subject, don't forget to stop by and visit our sponsor and pick up an extra box or two of your favorite ammunition."

If cases of freeze dried food, stronger door locks, bigger guns, and bottles of "instant" water are the answer, I don't know what the question is. But if the answer is working together, community of spirit, compassion, and love, I believe that will suffice in this... or any situation.

Next month, I will begin preparing for Y2K by building the spirit of community in my neighborhood. And I strongly encourage you to do the same in yours. I live in the middle of a 10 block area geographically defined by 4 major streets. This marks our proposed "community". Yours can vary with your location, and be as small as a block. (Bigger is not necessarily better.)

I will begin by making a flier and dropping one off at every household in this area. The flier will be simple - something like: "Join your neighbors at a friendly meeting to discuss the Y2k situation and how we can help each other through it if things get tough." The atmosphere of this meeting will be the same: simple, straight forward, and casual. I will have some copied articles and other information about the Y2K possibilities and plenty of warm welcomes. Everybody will get a chance to express their opinions, and help create the solutions.

I - or you, if you heed my encouragement - as the host will play the role of steering the conversation away from fear in order to allow the solutions to present themselves. And this is so important, that it would be a good idea to do just a little local research so that some pat answers are ready - If, and only if,  they're needed to direct the conversation into a more congenial arena.

"So what if we loose power and water for a few weeks? What's the big deal? I figure the water in my pool can flush every toilet on the block at least 10 times a day for a month. Who else here has a pool? Okay, that looks like we'd all have enough water to shower and do the dishes three times a day, too! Anybody know how we can do the math to get some exact figures?"

"As far as heat goes, who has a fireplace and who doesn't?" We can work something out there, don't you think?"

"I know that Frank has a generator… I have a freezer we can hook up to it… that ought to solve the food storage problem for… what do think Frank, a dozen households for two weeks? Who else has a freezer? How can we figure out how many houses can utilize one freezer… and how many freezers can we hook up to one generator?"

"What about Mrs. Smith? She can hardly walk. Is there anybody else we should know about that may need some special attention in a crisis?"

It has been my experience that when people become aware that there are solutions to a situation, they will show the most ingenious and creative ways of finding them. And when they join together in finding what will work best for everyone, this then is the beginning of community.

If you become involved, please let me know. It seems a good idea to keep the "communities" informed of one another and share information.

Y2K is not the end. But if you join in the effort, together we can make it a beginning… The Beginning… the beginning of that golden new era we have all been looking for.

Other articles in the same general area that you may find enlightening are:

Give Thanks For Y2K (Part 1)

Global Transformations (1)

Global Transformations (2)

Hopi Elders Say Earth Changes Are Upon Us 
This article written for the Spiritual Endeavors Newsletter by Immanual Hunt is already being translated and re-published throughout the world. It offers some sound advice to those concerned with the Earth Changes, (including Y2K).

Immanual Hunt is the founder of Spiritual Endeavors, and presently serves on the Board Of Directors. web@spiritual-endeavors.org