Thank you for being real. Inspiring me to pay off my debt at 30 years old and get my crap together. I went from flat broke and lost to farming 3 acres. I’ve Started a pantry, bred quail, and started raising dairy goats. Today i decided to look into womens self denfense classes and also getting in physical shape. Keep being real. Thank you. Edited cuz I wanted to add a heart emoji ❤
I love the name of your farm. I miss the old dirt roads and wish we still had more of them. My grandparents farm was on a dirt road and it was so quiet with just a huge field they farmed across on the other side of the road. A beautiful view from their front porch. Something about a dirt road…
You already know there is more than one way to preserve the food you earn. Dehydrating, canning, etc. I encourage you to make sure to rotate your stores...First in/ First out.
I call this discernment! If you are not use to having it, it will cause fear. Once you’ve learned to listen and act over years of living…it’s not fear, it’s just how you live your life. So thankful for the Fathers protection and spirit
ALWAYS LISTEN to your gut instincts. The one time I did not listen to mine I was gang raped and left for dead. Ever since then I have always listened to my gut. In today's world my gut has been,for a long time now, telling me to stock up and prepare. Not only food but supplies. I don't know what is coming. For those who say they are not worrying because God will provide......God already provided you with a gut instinct so why aren't you listening? He will help us through but we have to listen and help ourselves as he wants us to do. Good video Ma'am. Thank you
That inner feeling/gut feeling/intuition or whatever you call it has saved me more times than I can count. So important to be aware of your surroundings and listen to that gut instinct.
Been preparing for years and have aways kept my eyes and ears alert out here because my husband was gone during the week. People would ask him isn't he worried about me being alone. He said no. She knows how how to use a firearm. One day I noticed someone in our barn. Grabbed the gun and introduced myself. Here it was my brother. He had car trouble down the road. He says to me "I can't believe you would use a gun on me " . I said back at him " I can't believe you didn't come to the door and knock" !
Listening to bad feelings I've had about people or situations has literally saved my life on several occasions. Those feelings come from God. There's nothing wrong if fear motivates you into survival mode, whether if it's about a dangerous person or about hard times coming.
I don’t know where I heard this but I was told that if a man gets in an elevator with you and you feel a bit uncomfortable. Say” Don’t I know your mom? I’m sure I know your mom” ….And keep it up. Just thinking of his mother can let the wind out even the worst of mankind. It just might buy you the time you need for that elevator door to open and you haven’t made a scene if it wasn’t necessary. Love your wisdom, Patera!❤❤❤
My husband is retired law enforcement, detective. He recommends, The Gift of fear to everyone, especially women. It is a book everyone should read. Thank you Patera! Love ya 🙏🌸
At the start of your video I was reminded about the woman working at the home improvement store and barely fought back when a man tried to abduct her. When I was in high school my girlfriend and I decided (stupidly) to walk the couple of blocks to the Convenience store late at night. We got there right after it closed and two young men had left before us walking the same way home. We could see them ahead of us as we were walking back home. We saw them duck into bushes along the sidewalk. I told my girlfriend we needed to cross to the other side of the street. After we passed where they were they came out of the bushes and started walking behind us. We made it to my girlfriend’s house and told her dad. He made sure I got home safely. It’s that little voice inside that you need to listen to.
Our Dogwoods and redbuds are also blooming. It's 25° outdoors as I sit here drinking my coffee, doing my morning devotions, and enjoying some quiet time. Yes, I am old and don't get moving quickly these days. As for your points about a healthy fear, it saved me back last fall when a guy approached me in my driveway pulling in behind my car trying to sell me a water filtration system that would fit under my kitchen sink. Oh, how he tried telling me he could show me how easy it set up if he could just come inside. Usually, when I go outside, I try to remember to lock my door and put my door key, cell phone, and pepper spray in my back pocket. This man didn't fool me. I don't know if his intention was just a con, but I didn't fall for it. I thank God for the alertness of the moment. I just kept listening as I walked more into my front yard away from the house so my neighbors would hear if I took to screaming and my old lady version of running. He really thought he was going to talk himself in. But, I talked him away. I pray I am always so alert. Granted, I believe things could have gone wrong very easily. I do realize how easy it is that older folks become targets. That day my spider senses were activated. I was fortunate to have a good outcome. I realize it just takes a second of letting my guard down to become a victim. I try hard not to seem an easy target, I am doing what I can to use healthy fear as an advantage. A little training won't hurt either. Thank you, young lady, for all your wise words and encouragement. It keeps me motivated to do what I can as I can. You are a blessing. 👍🙏♥️😊
I never thought I would ever have to carry a gun with me everywhere I go . I look back when I was a teenager where all of us kids would walk to town and not worry about being abducted. It never crossed our mind. Sad days
Yes I live in Texas and love that the Governor is protecting our gun laws. I would Never go to Walmart without it. I carry every where it is legal to do so.
In the fall of 2018 I had a feeling come over me that I could not explain. It was telling me to "prepare" because something is coming! I listened, and thank the Lord I did!
The thing is, we as women have been conditioned to be polite, ETC. This is especially true in the case of retail workers. when you have to say yes Ma'am, yes Sir on a daily basis it seeps over into other areas of your life. Before you know it people are walking all over you, in all areas of your life. Luckily, I escaped from retail and have finally found my voice/backbone. Beware though, your family and so called friends and even strangers are not going to like you saying no, not doing what they want ETC.. They will try to gaslight you and say you are the problem when they do not get their way. Listen to your gut, God gave us this instinct for a reason.
I train show horses for a living and I work with 6 stallions. I always say that I have a healthy fear of them. Few things I learned that have helped me in people situations is even if you're scared don't let them know just keep that fear present but controlled, if you feel something isn't right just get out and if you're going to react then do it and do it fast. Don't second guess yourself. Always be on your toes.
Wow Patara. I am Listening to The Gift Of Fear. Excellent information. I am female and a former Police Officer. I have learned more in the first hour of Listening to this book than I learned at the academy. I am also a Child of The Most High, Jesus Christ and have been taught my whole life fear is of the devil, and yes it is. This author is not telling us to fear, he is telling us to listen to our instincts, trust our gut. This is a must read for everyone. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
I could not agree with you more! I have had sudden feelings of intense fear that have made me react to get immediately out of bad situations. I have always felt it was the Holy Spirit alerting me to danger.
This is discernment. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. My sheep know my voice. Listening to God. Know the difference. Believe All That God Has Revealed. By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, IN FEAR constructed an ark (Heb 11:7).
After this I was looking at gb. When I touched on cooking outside a lady responded whose doing that? My response? I was born and raised Texan and I will protect my home. With no fear!
My wife has put our granddaughter in Karate at age 6, she is a black belt. Have put the other two in classes, they will become black belts. I thought see was crazy at the time, but now I'm very thankful!! It's all about being prepared for want ever happens. I'm 74, don't do Karate, but I prep & prepare.
It's not fear. It's instinct. But instinct doesn't work if you go through your day with expectation of outcome. You must be in the moment and in the space...not in your head. I raised my kids with this. I'd rather listen to my instinct and look like a fool than ignore it. Any day, all day long.
I've been battling a HORRENDOUS sinus infection that's left me with half my normal energy & endurance. I kept having to sit down & take breaks so it took me all weekend, but I went through my medical & personal care stashes, reorganized them & made notes on what needs to be better stocked. Gonna top them off this week when I'm in town getting livestock feeds. I have already started adding a flat of canning jars to each week's grocery purchases. Finding them last year was like finding toilet paper during COVID. Figured I'd buy ahead of the mad rush.
I'm a retired deputy sheriff. I have told countless people about the gift of fear, and that if the hair stands up on the back of their neck get out. If it seems off and you're not a paranoid person, there's a reason.
Listening to your true intuition and true feelings of constructive fear makes this Bible verse have a new depth of meaning for me: Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Patera, I read this book close to 20 years ago. It made a HUGE impact on me as far as trusting and learning to listen to my 'gut' as men tend to say. Women generally say 'intuition' (from the book)... I've tried numerous times to tell my family and friends to read it. It's been so long now, I need to re-read it. It's the one book I've never let go of.
Good morning. I'm glad you are taking self-defense and how men who attack women think. No one should have to be attacked. I've been raped by a suppose to be friend. Be very careful and watch those around you. Believe your gut. Listen to Patara. God bless everyone ♥️ 🇺🇲
Good morning from FL, Patara! My spidey sense was up this weekend when I looked at my work schedule for this week and thought "good Lord, when am I going to be able to get to the storre??" So last evening I did something I hadn't done since the lockdowns: I placed an online order with a grocery chain store and am having it delivered to save me time. Fear IS a gift from God, so pay attention, ya'll. Blessings to everyone!
I am 80 and I order all my food from Walmart. They never let me down everything is fresh and they are quick to refund any product that I am unhappy with. I've been doing it for 8 months. It comes right to my door in the hour that I choose. No store shopping.
I have always kept our home pretty well stocked. Living in a rural town with zero grocery stores sort of made that a given. Another thing I personally find important is building a library of books from bushcraft skills to gardening to food preservation and home repair and much more. I try to think along the lines of how would I look something up if there was no Google. Plus, I prefer actual books anyway so it works out for me. 😊
Pray without ceasing. Be ready in season and out of season. Let your light so shine before men. Thanks Patera for the encouragement, we love you. God bless you!
I think we're going to have another hot hot summer. We put in a gray water recycling field into the garden this year to help. Every time we do a little laundry we're watering the garden. I had to switch to organic plant-based laundry soap and honestly it works great.
My daughter was scheduled to take a vacation to Glacier National Park last August. She canceled very last minute. Myself, my good friend my daughter and a few others had overwhelmingly bad feelings about that trip. Very glad she listened to her inner voice and ours too. She took a trip to Tokyo in January instead. She was flying around the world and I had no bad feelings about that trip. Trust that small voice!
I agree 100%! March 2020, while recovering from a knee replacement, God put a prepper channel in my feed. I had never thought about this before! I was given a sense of urgency last year, and I followed as I was led. It took over a year before my husband was on boarded. I didn’t slow down, just as I won’t slow down now. God Bless all. Pray for discernment, and listen for the answer!
You are spot on! My husband's tells me not to worry and fear and I argue with him that the reason I prepare like I do is not out of fear it's out of intuition
Good morning everyone. Years ago our next door neighbors sister brought this guy over to the house I had bad vibes at the get go with this guy he would follow me around every room I even tried to follow me to the bathroom when enough was enough we where sitting outside and as soon as they drove up he got out of his vehicle and it was a straight shot to where I was sitting I had had enough I yelled don't touch me get away from me and that made him stop and step back needless to say it ended the following I know the video really wasn't about this topic but I felt compelled to share patatara is right when something doesn't feel right and your inner self is saying something isn't right be aware of your surroundings because something must be wrong for your gut to tell you to be aware even today I'm super heightened to possible situations and I make sure to be aware of everything around me always keep your eyes open and take it all in prepare yourselves God bless
There is a difference between listening to Fear and Being Afraid. Fear and Afraid have been jammed together and they are not the same at all. GOD gave us seances to use them. Thank you for the reminder. I have had trouble with people dismissing me and I know I am right I needed the reminder. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Patara, just ordered the book. Thank you for this video… I have been preparing for 8years… it was shown to me by my Lord and Savior to do so. Not easy since my husband is all about preparing by investing in rentals and does not believe that the financial system will crash. But I keep taking steps forward everyday even though I feel very alone in this fight. Love to you and your family!! Stay safe!!
There is a BIG difference between FEAR and SCARED. Fear is healthy... its the "danger" bell that says step back, think ahead, play out "if, then, else", sorta like chopping wood, missing the mark could cost a toe. It's a key decision process to keep you moving forward. Scared is where your body and mind locks out all process. Denial and hide in the closet, hoping that that not deciding, standing in place will make the problem go away. God helps those who help themselves. Don't lean on a shovel and wish for a hole.
Gavin de Becker’s book THE GIFT OF FEAR is a critical read. This book was recommended to me by a LEO last year. It will create an important paradigm shift in your awareness & processing of situations/information. Thanks for shining a light on this Patara!
I heard a simple illustration yesterday along the same lines - can't tell you where the quote originated but here it is --- they say that 5% of people think, 10% think that they are thinkers but they're not, and the other 85% don't want to think at all. So many people are just reactive and not decisive. I had to learn the difference a long time ago. Be a thinker, look around and contemplate, listen and discern what is really going on and prepare accordingly.
That is discernment = listening to your gut feeling.......your 6th sense........Always listen to it.......I was not given a Spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind..........Our gooberment controls with fear......Prophesy is being fulfilled at a fast pace..........Stay strong, fearless, and bold, in these days....Psalms 91....Be Blessed!
Amen! I’ve had an uneasy feeling for the past few years & have been prepping. I talk to anyone who will listen about being prepared, but I’ve been told that nothing is going to happen. If so then why not be prepared for life’s bumps in the road? I believe we’re in for a mountain of a bump. & am doing what I can to not be at the bottom of it. Pray & prep!
The Gift of Fear is an excellent book. Bought it years ago when my daughter had a dangerous boyfriend. That book probably saved her life. The author says we are too nice to people even when we have a gut feeling not to trust someone. People who survive a violent incident say they had a gut feeling, but didn’t want to be rude.
Good morning Patara! 19 degrees this morning here in middle Tennessee. Thank you for being a voice of reason and understanding. Fear can be a powerful motivator. Mental preparedness is also critical. While I have physical issues that would prevent me from training as you are and I would like to. I have learned I have to be strategic instead. Fear of not being able to physically defend myself is what has motivated me to learn those strategies. My situational awareness is on overdrive all the time. I have always been highly observant. I now immediately look for the nearest escape route or exit anytime I go anywhere. Don’t let your spidey senses go unacknowledged. They are picking at you for a reason.
You said what happened here in this house 2016!!! At Christmas Day My Son was told I won't make it any longer !!! Men are stronger yes but I SURVIVED THAT attack !!! I am still here !!! I can still remember things that the people in the hospital don't know about and things in the hospital I remember going down a hallway then right then a left !!! No lights but I gotten see hear or speak !!! Still had the movement and feel in my hands brain worked but it was tired on out a lot!!! First words out of my mouth in the ITC unit was I have a pudding butt !!! I ate pudding I was on a soft diet my throat wasn't working right !!! ER before when they got me in there there was 15-20 needles to make me sleep but I still fought like a cat & dog !!! I was a spitter and bitter no man came close to me in the hospital except for my son & friend that I TRUST so much !!! My Friend was the one who found me in the house of horror I GOT RID of THE MONSTERS OF THE HOUSE !!! There was blood from the kitchen door to the living room in all 4 rooms of the first floor !!! I remember little by little as time goes along!!! REMEMBER FIGHT I DID A LOT OF FIGHTING men are stronger but we can bite and say no scream if you have to !!!
The Fear of the Lord is clean. Yes my heart needs reminded to put fear in its proper place and let the Good Lord be in charge. I have been slowly building up as much as we can on a limited budget. But it is multiplying and I’m grateful. I appreciate you. God’s peace 😊
It's our instinct - some have lost it, I guess it is the same as gut feelings. Fear gives us a chance to split second analyse the situation. Funny that when you are in a bad situation everything seems to go in slow motion as your brain is racing. Take care everyone and thank you Patara. xx
Redbuds ARE blooming, And so have been the spidie senses...my gut hasn't betrayed me yet...this week will be quite interesting, fear is the catalyst to react in self-protect, family protect...fear doesn't paralyze me, it motivates me...Put grandsons thru Karate years ago because my senses said just in case...that was in the Obama years...trained, ready, still won't stop preparing for the JUST SUPPOSE, scenarios, ALL of them...STANDING firm, not afraid, but being actively ready!
Update !! Your totally right I've got family friends don't believe anything is going on it's happening & believe these people will have a terrible time surviving what's to come thank you so much informing all who will listen.
Yep, read it too, several times, definitely some good point, especially for us women who “doesn’t want to offend anybody, be nice now, don’t say no”. We DO need to have discernment - the Holy Spirit can absolutely warn you and show you when “things” are shifting in your surroundings! Good tip Patara❤ Stay safe all, and keep close to God, prepare and warn the ones who will listen. God bless us.
Good morning, Patara. I'm up early in CA. Third atmospheric river coming through...raining again. Pantry overflowing, buying silver today and protection later this week. I hope I will never have to use that last item, but my gut won't let me put it off any longer. God bless you! ❤
I have always lived by my gut feelings..fear is part of being brave. Without it a warrior would not be able to move forward...we are all God's warriors..love ya y'all
24 here in NW Ohio. Got cabin fever and wanting to get outside and back to work in the gardens . I get out but a big difference when it comes to weather. Sure, a small amount of fear is good. It keeps you alert and focused. I’ve also taken defense classes. My instructor discussed the emotional responses of men vs women. The physical differences and the best responses for a woman. Especially with a person who is sexually aggressive. The best defense is a preemptive offense.
I got my first degree black belt when I turned 50 years old. I am now 66. I know I am not a fast runner but I do know I can run faster than someone who has a broken leg. I also know I am fully capable of being able to do that if I need to to get away.
What blows me away is when I see (especially) women, walking with their heads in their phones, texting or even facetiming someone and they're walking and laughing and paying total attention to that little device in their hands. BAD MOVES! Always Keep your Head on a Swivel! Walk with purpose and awareness to your vehicle - walk around your vehicle to make sure no one is in it or a tire is low, etc. And leave your phone alone until you are safe to where you are going!
My daughter gave me that book years ago. I made her take a self defense course in college. I will re read it. It is in my nightstand book case. Good book.
Well said my friend!! Prepare for the worst while expecting the best. I gain peace when I work towards preparedness. I know I cannot stop what is coming and I know the Lord has my back but He gave me a brain to use for my best interest! For the believers out there who say I don't need to prepare just think about who might be left behind. Maybe we won't need all the extra food bc God is going to rapture us, but those left behind might need it. Think of the sleeping ppl that will be hit by surprise, maybe your pantry will be found by those who are starving and do not want the mark of the bea$t. I heard someone say this awhile back and it is my inspiration in prepping. I hope not to need all the extras but I pray it will be found by someone who did not prepare, someone who needs the food to avoid the mark. I think a few Bibles stashed in that pantry could be helpful as well. I don't know but maybe some very powerful verses should be left among your food pantry or storage. I pray for those that I know will be left behind and my heart breaks for them! God bless you and your family Patara!
I know what your saying. The other night as I was leaving my job, I was walking to my car and for whatever reason I kept my eye on this car, it was a parking isle away from where I was going. As soon as he knew I saw him he started the car, and I turned around to see where he was going and thankfully he just kept on driving by. As far as the preparing, I have asked the Lord to lead me, and I have bought things that soon were going to be shortages that came to light after I bought the items.
I've been watching you for a while and you are very smart and you are very inspiring. I've been prepping for a while also and instead of wasting our tax refund we decided to do some very important things. One of those things we did yesterday and that was, we went to different grocery stores and compared prices and stocked our pantry. We spent $700 dollars on stocking our pantry and another $500 on paying off a few bills. I love you and I thank you for your videos and for your knowledge and passing it on to others. We are also having a bigger garden this year and I plan on canning everything I can. You have a forever fan here in southern ky. Thank you!!
Very timely video. My stomach has been in a knot all morning. I greet every day with a prayer of thanks at sunrise. Biggest challenge seems to be getting any ONE thing done. Most days I roll to the next item on my list as the weather dictates, take a deep breath and get to it. Today feels different. I'm praying on it and looking for direction. Thank you Patara. You do more than you think to keep the motivation going.
I wake up worried more mornings than not. I acknowledge and honor the feeling, then move ahead with the day. I think most of us know something big is going to happen; we just don’t know when.
Spent this weekend working on the yard, putting food up, making bread and helping my daughter create a pattern while hugging my grandbaby. Breathing easy and will pick up the book. Thanks for always having our backs.
Patara, I’ve been watching your channel for a long time now & this one really struck home for me. I’m a domestic violence survivor. I 100% agree fear is good and there can be a huge difference in your outcome depending on whether you plan or panic. When I panicked and didn’t have a plan, I almost died. It was only when I made a plan and stuck to it that my kids and I were able to get away from my narcissist ex safely. I will most definitely be reading that book & finding the same kind of self defense classes near me. Thanks for this video 🙏🏽💜
Denial is such a problem. So many people will believe whatever because it is what they want to hear… easiest to take in, believe. Putting ones head in the sand… You are so on it again. Thank you. We have perfect maple syrup temperatures Praying for you, your family and those on this channel 🙏 God wants us to trust in him. The discernment is something to pay attention to.
Good morning everyone 😊 Caught me just before I do my shopping and canning this morning ❤ Btw my daughter was fantastic at the range I need more practice she was incredibly proud of herself and as a mom I was shocked it was her first time in it makes me proud that I've instilled in her certain skills. I will always worry but I know she can handle her friend and take care of herself.
Speaking as someone who has been shot at by people who really didn't want me to be in their country, I have this to say. Mindless fear is something that will get you killed. It will paralyze your mind and make you unable to act. Healthy fear, turned into caution and rapid risk analysis, is very very good.
Yes!!! Gavin de Becker’s book THE GIFT OF FEAR is an excellent read. Read it years ago…definitely worth re-reading and will do so.
Thanks for sharing!!
I give this book to high school graduates, especially girls before they start their adult lives.
Put this book in schools and take out the other garbage
Yes! That is a great book. I learned so much.
Amen! Yes, put this book in schools and remove the trash.
Thank you for being real. Inspiring me to pay off my debt at 30 years old and get my crap together. I went from flat broke and lost to farming 3 acres. I’ve Started a pantry, bred quail, and started raising dairy goats. Today i decided to look into womens self denfense classes and also getting in physical shape. Keep being real. Thank you.
Edited cuz I wanted to add a heart emoji ❤
Way to go, Destiny!
I love the name of your farm. I miss the old dirt roads and wish we still had more of them. My grandparents farm was on a dirt road and it was so quiet with just a huge field they farmed across on the other side of the road. A beautiful view from their front porch. Something about a dirt road…
You already know there is more than one way to preserve the food you earn. Dehydrating, canning, etc. I encourage you to make sure to rotate your stores...First in/ First out.
@@idahogardengirl942 hey friend! Thanks!
@@deborahstrickland9845 I agree Deborah. Thank you. Happy Monday! Blessings ❤️
I call this discernment! If you are not use to having it, it will cause fear. Once you’ve learned to listen and act over years of living…it’s not fear, it’s just how you live your life. So thankful for the Fathers protection and spirit
Amen
It's a knowing. ❤
Exactly
100% agreed!
I agree Bama J
I've always taught my girls that panic will kill you, but fear can keep you alive.
I believe this and feel it is excellent advice in a nutshell.
ALWAYS LISTEN to your gut instincts. The one time I did not listen to mine I was gang raped and left for dead. Ever since then I have always listened to my gut. In today's world my gut has been,for a long time now, telling me to stock up and prepare. Not only food but supplies. I don't know what is coming. For those who say they are not worrying because God will provide......God already provided you with a gut instinct so why aren't you listening? He will help us through but we have to listen and help ourselves as he wants us to do. Good video Ma'am. Thank you
That inner feeling/gut feeling/intuition or whatever you call it has saved me more times than I can count. So important to be aware of your surroundings and listen to that gut instinct.
Been preparing for years and have aways kept my eyes and ears alert out here because my husband was gone during the week. People would ask him isn't he worried about me being alone. He said no. She knows how how to use a firearm. One day I noticed someone in our barn. Grabbed the gun and introduced myself. Here it was my brother. He had car trouble down the road. He says to me "I can't believe you would use a gun on me " . I said back at him " I can't believe you didn't come to the door and knock" !
Listening to bad feelings I've had about people or situations has literally saved my life on several occasions. Those feelings come from God. There's nothing wrong if fear motivates you into survival mode, whether if it's about a dangerous person or about hard times coming.
GO with your GUT FEELING, ALWAYS..SITUATIONAL AWARENESS !!!
Me too
I don’t know where I heard this but I was told that if a man gets in an elevator with you and you feel a bit uncomfortable. Say” Don’t I know your mom? I’m sure I know your mom” ….And keep it up. Just thinking of his mother can let the wind out even the worst of mankind. It just might buy you the time you need for that elevator door to open and you haven’t made a scene if it wasn’t necessary. Love your wisdom, Patera!❤❤❤
My husband is retired law enforcement, detective. He recommends, The Gift of fear to everyone, especially women. It is a book everyone should read. Thank you Patera! Love ya 🙏🌸
Gift of Fear....I am going to look into getting that .........thanks
The Gift of Fear is absolutely excellent. God gave us discernment and we can sense danger! Thank God for that!
At the start of your video I was reminded about the woman working at the home improvement store and barely fought back when a man tried to abduct her. When I was in high school my girlfriend and I decided (stupidly) to walk the couple of blocks to the Convenience store late at night. We got there right after it closed and two young men had left before us walking the same way home. We could see them ahead of us as we were walking back home. We saw them duck into bushes along the sidewalk. I told my girlfriend we needed to cross to the other side of the street. After we passed where they were they came out of the bushes and started walking behind us. We made it to my girlfriend’s house and told her dad. He made sure I got home safely. It’s that little voice inside that you need to listen to.
Our Dogwoods and redbuds are also blooming. It's 25° outdoors as I sit here drinking my coffee, doing my morning devotions, and enjoying some quiet time. Yes, I am old and don't get moving quickly these days. As for your points about a healthy fear, it saved me back last fall when a guy approached me in my driveway pulling in behind my car trying to sell me a water filtration system that would fit under my kitchen sink. Oh, how he tried telling me he could show me how easy it set up if he could just come inside. Usually, when I go outside, I try to remember to lock my door and put my door key, cell phone, and pepper spray in my back pocket. This man didn't fool me. I don't know if his intention was just a con, but I didn't fall for it. I thank God for the alertness of the moment. I just kept listening as I walked more into my front yard away from the house so my neighbors would hear if I took to screaming and my old lady version of running. He really thought he was going to talk himself in. But, I talked him away. I pray I am always so alert. Granted, I believe things could have gone wrong very easily. I do realize how easy it is that older folks become targets. That day my spider senses were activated. I was fortunate to have a good outcome. I realize it just takes a second of letting my guard down to become a victim. I try hard not to seem an easy target, I am doing what I can to use healthy fear as an advantage. A little training won't hurt either. Thank you, young lady, for all your wise words and encouragement. It keeps me motivated to do what I can as I can. You are a blessing. 👍🙏♥️😊
I never thought I would ever have to carry a gun with me everywhere I go . I look back when I was a teenager where all of us kids would walk to town and not worry about being abducted. It never crossed our mind. Sad days
Yes I live in Texas and love that the Governor is protecting our gun laws. I would Never go to Walmart without it. I carry every where it is legal to do so.
My gun has saved my life during a car jacking in Cincinnati OH, many years ago. Very sad that we must live like this.
The type of fear you're talking about is a gift God has given us so we can protect ourselves, our families and our souls.
In the fall of 2018 I had a feeling come over me that I could not explain. It was telling me to "prepare" because something is coming! I listened, and thank the Lord I did!
@Harvester Grim Bring on the popcorn lol
The thing is, we as women have been conditioned to be polite, ETC.
This is especially true in the case of retail workers. when you have to say yes Ma'am, yes Sir on a daily basis it seeps over into other areas of your life. Before you know it people are walking all over you, in all areas of your life. Luckily, I escaped from retail and have finally found my voice/backbone. Beware though, your family and so called friends and even strangers are not going to like you saying no, not doing what they want ETC.. They will try to gaslight you and say you are the problem when they do not get their way.
Listen to your gut, God gave us this instinct for a reason.
I train show horses for a living and I work with 6 stallions. I always say that I have a healthy fear of them. Few things I learned that have helped me in people situations is even if you're scared don't let them know just keep that fear present but controlled, if you feel something isn't right just get out and if you're going to react then do it and do it fast. Don't second guess yourself. Always be on your toes.
“ Don’t second guess yourself” …that is so important! A very important reminder! Thanks😻
Wow Patara. I am Listening to The Gift Of Fear. Excellent information. I am female and a former Police Officer. I have learned more in the first hour of Listening to this book than I learned at the academy. I am also a Child of The Most High, Jesus Christ and have been taught my whole life fear is of the devil, and yes it is. This author is not telling us to fear, he is telling us to listen to our instincts, trust our gut. This is a must read for everyone. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
Who's the author of this book, please?
I could not agree with you more! I have had sudden feelings of intense fear that have made me react to get immediately out of bad situations. I have always felt it was the Holy Spirit alerting me to danger.
It was
I believe it is.
This is discernment. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. My sheep know my voice. Listening to God. Know the difference. Believe All That God Has Revealed. By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, IN FEAR constructed an ark (Heb 11:7).
It was a gut feeling in the past. I listen to that years since
After this I was looking at gb. When I touched on cooking outside a lady responded whose doing that? My response? I was born and raised Texan and I will protect my home. With no fear!
It's the Holy Spirit!It is true God protect by giving us that still small voice in everything.
God gifted us with a brain and all that goes with it. He expects us to use it. Take care.
My wife has put our granddaughter in Karate at age 6, she is a black belt. Have put the other two in classes, they will become black belts. I thought see was crazy at the time, but now I'm very thankful!! It's all about being prepared for want ever happens. I'm 74, don't do Karate, but I prep & prepare.
Karate mom here.....yes. I'm glad to know my daughter can fight. And I've picked up things along the way.
It's not fear. It's instinct. But instinct doesn't work if you go through your day with expectation of outcome. You must be in the moment and in the space...not in your head. I raised my kids with this.
I'd rather listen to my instinct and look like a fool than ignore it. Any day, all day long.
I've been battling a HORRENDOUS sinus infection that's left me with half my normal energy & endurance. I kept having to sit down & take breaks so it took me all weekend, but I went through my medical & personal care stashes, reorganized them & made notes on what needs to be better stocked. Gonna top them off this week when I'm in town getting livestock feeds.
I have already started adding a flat of canning jars to each week's grocery purchases. Finding them last year was like finding toilet paper during COVID. Figured I'd buy ahead of the mad rush.
I'm a retired deputy sheriff. I have told
countless people about the gift of fear, and that if the hair stands up on the back of their neck get out. If it seems off and you're not a paranoid person, there's a reason.
Listening to your true intuition and true feelings of constructive fear makes this Bible verse have a new depth of meaning for me:
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Patera, I read this book close to 20 years ago. It made a HUGE impact on me as far as trusting and learning to listen to my 'gut' as men tend to say. Women generally say 'intuition' (from the book)... I've tried numerous times to tell my family and friends to read it. It's been so long now, I need to re-read it. It's the one book I've never let go of.
Guess I'm in the minority yet again lol I've always called it "gut." I've never regretted listening to it, but I've always regretted ignoring it.
Good morning. I'm glad you are taking self-defense and how men who attack women think. No one should have to be attacked. I've been raped by a suppose to be friend. Be very careful and watch those around you. Believe your gut. Listen to Patara. God bless everyone ♥️ 🇺🇲
We are being constantly told to ignore our instincts. Any time I have done so I’ve regretted it; every time I’ve listened I’ve been SO grateful
Fear causes a response, fight or flight. It is a built in protection.
Good morning from FL, Patara! My spidey sense was up this weekend when I looked at my work schedule for this week and thought "good Lord, when am I going to be able to get to the storre??" So last evening I did something I hadn't done since the lockdowns: I placed an online order with a grocery chain store and am having it delivered to save me time. Fear IS a gift from God, so pay attention, ya'll. Blessings to everyone!
I am 80 and I order all my food from Walmart. They never let me down everything is fresh and they are quick to refund any product that I am unhappy with. I've been doing it for 8 months. It comes right to my door in the hour that I choose. No store shopping.
I have always kept our home pretty well stocked. Living in a rural town with zero grocery stores sort of made that a given.
Another thing I personally find important is building a library of books from bushcraft skills to gardening to food preservation and home repair and much more. I try to think along the lines of how would I look something up if there was no Google. Plus, I prefer actual books anyway so it works out for me. 😊
The four levels of awareness are~ 1. Not Aware 2. Aware 3. Alert 4. Action.
Pray without ceasing. Be ready in season and out of season. Let your light so shine before men. Thanks Patera for the encouragement, we love you. God bless you!
I think we're going to have another hot hot summer. We put in a gray water recycling field into the garden this year to help. Every time we do a little laundry we're watering the garden. I had to switch to organic plant-based laundry soap and honestly it works great.
My daughter was scheduled to take a vacation to Glacier National Park last August. She canceled very last minute. Myself, my good friend my daughter and a few others had overwhelmingly bad feelings about that trip. Very glad she listened to her inner voice and ours too. She took a trip to Tokyo in January instead. She was flying around the world and I had no bad feelings about that trip. Trust that small voice!
Its like listening to my mama .i always come back to listen even if i knew i will get a beating
I agree with you Patara.
The only fear I have right now is a healthy fear of God. I also understand that fear to protect oneself.
Have a blessed day.
Discernment and listening for the Holy Spirit to speak to me is what gets me through.
Trust your gut. Always
The book The Gift of Fear is a classic. I have given it to two people. A MUST read for both men and women.
I agree 100%! March 2020, while recovering from a knee replacement, God put a prepper channel in my feed. I had never thought about this before! I was given a sense of urgency last year, and I followed as I was led. It took over a year before my husband was on boarded. I didn’t slow down, just as I won’t slow down now. God Bless all. Pray for discernment, and listen for the answer!
You are spot on! My husband's tells me not to worry and fear and I argue with him that the reason I prepare like I do is not out of fear it's out of intuition
Fear is a powerful tool as long as it doesn't paralyze you.
Good morning everyone. Years ago our next door neighbors sister brought this guy over to the house I had bad vibes at the get go with this guy he would follow me around every room I even tried to follow me to the bathroom when enough was enough we where sitting outside and as soon as they drove up he got out of his vehicle and it was a straight shot to where I was sitting I had had enough I yelled don't touch me get away from me and that made him stop and step back needless to say it ended the following I know the video really wasn't about this topic but I felt compelled to share patatara is right when something doesn't feel right and your inner self is saying something isn't right be aware of your surroundings because something must be wrong for your gut to tell you to be aware even today I'm super heightened to possible situations and I make sure to be aware of everything around me always keep your eyes open and take it all in prepare yourselves God bless
I have always trusted my gut instinct. It has never failed me.
There is a difference between listening to Fear and Being Afraid. Fear and Afraid have been jammed together and they are not the same at all. GOD gave us seances to use them. Thank you for the reminder. I have had trouble with people dismissing me and I know I am right I needed the reminder. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
Patara, just ordered the book. Thank you for this video… I have been preparing for 8years… it was shown to me by my Lord and Savior to do so. Not easy since my husband is all about preparing by investing in rentals and does not believe that the financial system will crash. But I keep taking steps forward everyday even though I feel very alone in this fight. Love to you and your family!! Stay safe!!
There is a BIG difference between FEAR and SCARED.
Fear is healthy... its the "danger" bell that says step back, think ahead, play out "if, then, else", sorta like chopping wood, missing the mark could cost a toe. It's a key decision process to keep you moving forward.
Scared is where your body and mind locks out all process. Denial and hide in the closet, hoping that that not deciding, standing in place will make the problem go away.
God helps those who help themselves. Don't lean on a shovel and wish for a hole.
Gavin de Becker’s book THE GIFT OF FEAR is a critical read. This book was recommended to me by a LEO last year. It will create an important paradigm shift in your awareness & processing of situations/information. Thanks for shining a light on this Patara!
I heard a simple illustration yesterday along the same lines - can't tell you where the quote originated but here it is --- they say that 5% of people think, 10% think that they are thinkers but they're not, and the other 85% don't want to think at all. So many people are just reactive and not decisive. I had to learn the difference a long time ago. Be a thinker, look around and contemplate, listen and discern what is really going on and prepare accordingly.
That is discernment = listening to your gut feeling.......your 6th sense........Always listen to it.......I was not given a Spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind..........Our gooberment controls with fear......Prophesy is being fulfilled at a fast pace..........Stay strong, fearless, and bold, in these days....Psalms 91....Be Blessed!
Amen! I’ve had an uneasy feeling for the past few years & have been prepping. I talk to anyone who will listen about being prepared, but I’ve been told that nothing is going to happen. If so then why not be prepared for life’s bumps in the road? I believe we’re in for a mountain of a bump. & am doing what I can to not be at the bottom of it. Pray & prep!
Exactly. I'm thankful for prior prepping. Surprising diagnosis while young and unable to work. Preps enabled my kids to be covered while in hospital
Good morning Patara... Thanks for all you do... God Bless you and our country.
That’s right ! “We can’t predict the future but we can prepare”!
The river and mountains 🏔️ where you live are stunning ! ❤
The Gift of Fear is an excellent book. Bought it years ago when my daughter had a dangerous boyfriend. That book probably saved her life. The author says we are too nice to people even when we have a gut feeling not to trust someone. People who survive a violent incident say they had a gut feeling, but didn’t want to be rude.
Good morning Patara! 19 degrees this morning here in middle Tennessee. Thank you for being a voice of reason and understanding. Fear can be a powerful motivator. Mental preparedness is also critical. While I have physical issues that would prevent me from training as you are and I would like to. I have learned I have to be strategic instead. Fear of not being able to physically defend myself is what has motivated me to learn those strategies. My situational awareness is on overdrive all the time. I have always been highly observant. I now immediately look for the nearest escape route or exit anytime I go anywhere. Don’t let your spidey senses go unacknowledged. They are picking at you for a reason.
I’ve read the Book of Fear and bought it for my daughter when she went to college. We have intuitions and we need to listen to them.
You said what happened here in this house 2016!!! At Christmas Day My Son was told I won't make it any longer !!! Men are stronger yes but I SURVIVED THAT attack !!! I am still here !!! I can still remember things that the people in the hospital don't know about and things in the hospital I remember going down a hallway then right then a left !!! No lights but I gotten see hear or speak !!! Still had the movement and feel in my hands brain worked but it was tired on out a lot!!! First words out of my mouth in the ITC unit was I have a pudding butt !!! I ate pudding I was on a soft diet my throat wasn't working right !!! ER before when they got me in there there was 15-20 needles to make me sleep but I still fought like a cat & dog !!! I was a spitter and bitter no man came close to me in the hospital except for my son & friend that I TRUST so much !!! My Friend was the one who found me in the house of horror I GOT RID of THE MONSTERS OF THE HOUSE !!! There was blood from the kitchen door to the living room in all 4 rooms of the first floor !!! I remember little by little as time goes along!!! REMEMBER FIGHT I DID A LOT OF FIGHTING men are stronger but we can bite and say no scream if you have to !!!
The Fear of the Lord is clean. Yes my heart needs reminded to put fear in its proper place and let the Good Lord be in charge. I have been slowly building up as much as we can on a limited budget. But it is multiplying and I’m grateful. I appreciate you. God’s peace 😊
It's our instinct - some have lost it, I guess it is the same as gut feelings. Fear gives us a chance to split second analyse the situation. Funny that when you are in a bad situation everything seems to go in slow motion as your brain is racing. Take care everyone and thank you Patara. xx
Redbuds ARE blooming, And so have been the spidie senses...my gut hasn't betrayed me yet...this week will be quite interesting, fear is the catalyst to react in self-protect, family protect...fear doesn't paralyze me, it motivates me...Put grandsons thru Karate years ago because my senses said just in case...that was in the Obama years...trained, ready, still won't stop preparing for the JUST SUPPOSE, scenarios, ALL of them...STANDING firm, not afraid, but being actively ready!
You are spot on! Healthy fear is good. Helps keep you out of danger. Stirring my spirit is what I call it. Great Video! Thank you! ❤️
Update !! Your totally right I've got family friends don't believe anything is going on it's happening & believe these people will have a terrible time surviving what's to come thank you so much informing all who will listen.
I call it situational awareness, discernment, and perception.
Yep, read it too, several times, definitely some good point, especially for us women who “doesn’t want to offend anybody, be nice now, don’t say no”. We DO need to have discernment - the Holy Spirit can absolutely warn you and show you when “things” are shifting in your surroundings! Good tip Patara❤
Stay safe all, and keep close to God, prepare and warn the ones who will listen. God bless us.
My husband goes with me everywhere!!!! Love you girl❤❤❤❤also pack wherever I go
Good morning, Patara. I'm up early in CA. Third atmospheric river coming through...raining again. Pantry overflowing, buying silver today and protection later this week. I hope I will never have to use that last item, but my gut won't let me put it off any longer. God bless you! ❤
Good morning Patara! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Blessings!🙏💖🥰
I had that book, it means listen to your gut reaction.
I have always lived by my gut feelings..fear is part of being brave. Without it a warrior would not be able to move forward...we are all God's warriors..love ya y'all
Thank you for sharing. Love listening. Have a good day. 🙂❤️🙏
24 here in NW Ohio. Got cabin fever and wanting to get outside and back to work in the gardens . I get out but a big difference when it comes to weather. Sure, a small amount of fear is good. It keeps you alert and focused. I’ve also taken defense classes. My instructor discussed the emotional responses of men vs women. The physical differences and the best responses for a woman. Especially with a person who is sexually aggressive. The best defense is a preemptive offense.
John 14-27 Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid....
Amen
I got my first degree black belt when I turned 50 years old. I am now 66. I know I am not a fast runner but I do know I can run faster than someone who has a broken leg. I also know I am fully capable of being able to do that if I need to to get away.
What blows me away is when I see (especially) women, walking with their heads in their phones, texting or even facetiming someone and they're walking and laughing and paying total attention to that little device in their hands. BAD MOVES! Always Keep your Head on a Swivel! Walk with purpose and awareness to your vehicle - walk around your vehicle to make sure no one is in it or a tire is low, etc. And leave your phone alone until you are safe to where you are going!
Planting, getting chickens, and getting a couple of goats. Getting things set up for self sufficiency. Doing what I can. Stay safe.
My daughter gave me that book years ago. I made her take a self defense course in college. I will re read it. It is in my nightstand book case. Good book.
A gun will protect your daughter more than learning karate.
Well said my friend!! Prepare for the worst while expecting the best. I gain peace when I work towards preparedness. I know I cannot stop what is coming and I know the Lord has my back but He gave me a brain to use for my best interest! For the believers out there who say I don't need to prepare just think about who might be left behind. Maybe we won't need all the extra food bc God is going to rapture us, but those left behind might need it. Think of the sleeping ppl that will be hit by surprise, maybe your pantry will be found by those who are starving and do not want the mark of the bea$t. I heard someone say this awhile back and it is my inspiration in prepping. I hope not to need all the extras but I pray it will be found by someone who did not prepare, someone who needs the food to avoid the mark. I think a few Bibles stashed in that pantry could be helpful as well. I don't know but maybe some very powerful verses should be left among your food pantry or storage. I pray for those that I know will be left behind and my heart breaks for them! God bless you and your family Patara!
I know what your saying. The other night as I was leaving my job, I was walking to my car and for whatever reason I kept my eye on this car, it was a parking isle away from where I was going. As soon as he knew I saw him he started the car, and I turned around to see where he was going and thankfully he just kept on driving by. As far as the preparing, I have asked the Lord to lead me, and I have bought things that soon were going to be shortages that came to light after I bought the items.
Need to re-read the book.
And double up on my Armor of God. 👍✝️🙏❤️
Book is available on Audible. Had 2 credits sitting there, now there is 1
Looking forward to listening! Thank you.
I've been watching you for a while and you are very smart and you are very inspiring. I've been prepping for a while also and instead of wasting our tax refund we decided to do some very important things. One of those things we did yesterday and that was, we went to different grocery stores and compared prices and stocked our pantry. We spent $700 dollars on stocking our pantry and another $500 on paying off a few bills. I love you and I thank you for your videos and for your knowledge and passing it on to others. We are also having a bigger garden this year and I plan on canning everything I can. You have a forever fan here in southern ky. Thank you!!
Go with your gut! It’s never wrong.
Amen!! ❤🙏🏼🇱🇷🙏🏼🇱🇷🙏🏼🇱🇷🙏🏼🇱🇷🙏🏼🇱🇷
Very timely video. My stomach has been in a knot all morning. I greet every day with a prayer of thanks at sunrise. Biggest challenge seems to be getting any ONE thing done. Most days I roll to the next item on my list as the weather dictates, take a deep breath and get to it. Today feels different. I'm praying on it and looking for direction. Thank you Patara. You do more than you think to keep the motivation going.
I wake up worried more mornings than not. I acknowledge and honor the feeling, then move ahead with the day. I think most of us know something big is going to happen; we just don’t know when.
Spent this weekend working on the yard, putting food up, making bread and helping my daughter create a pattern while hugging my grandbaby. Breathing easy and will pick up the book. Thanks for always having our backs.
This is different than the “fear” that the Bible speaks of. God gave us our senses and we need to listen to them.
100 💯 percent TRUTH !!! Thank you Patara 🌹🧚♀️😘🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It is our Sixth Sense that keeps us alive. We sure do know something is very off 😮 and so we know we have to prep and pray. God bless us all. 💕💕💕💕
The Gift of Fear is a must-read. Do not ignore your intuition!
Patara, I’ve been watching your channel for a long time now & this one really struck home for me. I’m a domestic violence survivor. I 100% agree fear is good and there can be a huge difference in your outcome depending on whether you plan or panic. When I panicked and didn’t have a plan, I almost died. It was only when I made a plan and stuck to it that my kids and I were able to get away from my narcissist ex safely. I will most definitely be reading that book & finding the same kind of self defense classes near me. Thanks for this video 🙏🏽💜
Denial is such a problem. So many people will believe whatever because it is what they want to hear… easiest to take in, believe. Putting ones head in the
sand…
You are so on it again. Thank you.
We have perfect maple syrup temperatures
Praying for you, your family and those on this channel 🙏
God wants us to
trust in him. The discernment is something to pay attention to.
Good morning everyone 😊
Caught me just before I do my shopping and canning this morning ❤
Btw my daughter was fantastic at the range I need more practice she was incredibly proud of herself and as a mom I was shocked it was her first time in it makes me proud that I've instilled in her certain skills. I will always worry but I know she can handle her friend and take care of herself.
being told to"PREPRAYER" AND. "PREPARE".yup
Speaking as someone who has been shot at by people who really didn't want me to be in their country, I have this to say. Mindless fear is something that will get you killed. It will paralyze your mind and make you unable to act.
Healthy fear, turned into caution and rapid risk analysis, is very very good.