“Benches were pushed back, bedding gear and bolsters
Spread across the floor…
At their heads they placed their polished timber
Battle-shields; and on the bench above them,
Each man’s kit was kept to hand:
A towering war-helmet, webbed mail-shirt
And great-shafted spear. It was their habit
Always and everywhere to be ready for action,
At home or in the camp, in whatever case
And at whatever time the need arose
To rally round their lord. They were a right people."
— Beowulf, Seamus Heaney translation
It is a good thing to be ready to go.
Luke 12:35
Stay dressed for action.
Preparedness is about being getting ready so that when the time comes, you're already ready. There is no time to get ready when the time comes.
Get ready now so that you will be ready later.
In the world of preparedness, it is a good thing to be all dressed up with nowhere to go.
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