Unfortunately I do not know who authored this list, but it is right on the "money". It says in more detail exactly what I have been sharing since 2005. Know your land, know your water, know your relationships (soul family) and walk humbly and in harmony, and simply, with all of creation.

10 Things To Do to Survive 2012

No one is predicting 2012 to be an uplifting year, economically. All
major financial analysts predict stagnation at best, while others warn
of likely doom and gloom as the dollar continues to become less
desirable around the world.

In 2010, China and Russia agreed to stop trading together in dollars and
Japan agreed to do the same with China just last week. Moves like that
coming from these major economic players only can spell doom for those
who rely on the strength of the dollar.

With commodities like food and oil still trading in weakening dollars,
it puts further pressure on the soaring prices of these essentials. All
signs seem to indicate that the cost of living in dollar-based economies
will likely rise dramatically in 2012 as well.

Additionally, just as Western populations find themselves broke and
without jobs, their governments are also on the brink of bankruptcy and
are reducing domestic spending, while continuing to print endless gobs
of money for fraudulent banks and endless wars. The notion of reversing
this trend is not promising.

Since 2012 will likely be another tumultuous year for at least over half
the American population who are already sliding on the razor’s edge of
poverty, it’s important to prepare accordingly.

Here are 10 things to do in 2012 that will help you survive economic
fluctuations and even full-blown collapse:

1. Learn New Skills: The best insurance you can take out for an economic
downturn is learning new skills. Skills to produce something beautiful
or beneficial to humans is the only true form of wealth that no one can
take from you. Examples of skills to survive economic collapse can be
organic gardening, food storage, food preparation, animal husbandry,
construction, sewing, candle and soap making, first aid and natural
medicine, hunting and fishing, alternative energy, mechanics, and
anything else that fills basic human necessity. Many other skills are
viable as well should society not deteriorate completely such as
writing, communicating, organizing, software coding, etc. Note: These
skills are beneficial to have regardless of economic conditions.

2. Improve Your Health: Yes, this is everyone's cliche New Year's
resolution. But in times of great uncertainty, especially economically,
taking care of your health is ultra important. When each week may be
make-or-break financially, very few can afford to lose a week or more of
productivity because of illness. Additionally, great stress is likely
facing everyone in 2012. Thus, full spectrum health of body, mind and
spirit will be vital to survive and thrive in tumultuous times.

3. Store Backup Food: The overall global food price index increased by
33% from January 2010 to January 2011. Did your income rise by that much
in 2011? Did the value of your investments increase by that much in
2011? If not, storing extra food is far more practical than maintaining
a savings or investment account. And in terms of withstanding a
possible collapse of the dollar or economy in general, you'll be in much
better shape than if your resources are in a banking institution.

4. Create a How-To Library: There is no way to learn all of the things
that may be useful in times of severe economic distress. Many of us
rely on the Internet as an immediately accessible library of how-to
information. However, if something were to happen to Internet access in
2012, which is clearly under threat of censorship and control, it's
important to build your own personal library of useful how-to knowledge;
books, ebooks, videos etc. Get an external hard drive and start
downloading books and videos that may prove priceless in times of need.

5. Start a Side Business: Waiting for the government or anyone to
"create" jobs is futile and foolish. The West has clearly entered an
age of prolonged economic downturn where manufacturing jobs are unlikely
to return with any significance. It's time to focus on creating
something for yourself, whether you're currently employed or not. Learn
to forage for deals and small earnings. Learn to create. Start a small
side business and build the foundation for an additional stream of
income with something you're passionate about. Start a blog, write a
book, teach or take a class -- anything that you can sink your teeth into.

6. Gather Trade-able Goods: If things go from bad to worse, besides
food, there are many things that will be valuable to have stored up.
First consider your personal needs and overbuy those items. Things like
toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, wet wipes, baking soda (countless uses),
Q-tips, first aid products, alcohol, and medicine. There are also
several survival goods that you should backstock like; water filters,
fuel, lighters, lighter fluid, seeds, weapons, common ammunition,
batteries, and hand tools. These are regularly used in daily life and
won't ever go to waste, but they also have great trade value should
times get tough. All of these items can be picked up very inexpensively
if you keep your eye on deals and buy in bulk.

7. Build Community Alliances: Everyone needs a supporting tribe when
times get tough. Inform your family and friends of your plans to prep
for the worst and the new business ventures you're engaged in. Encourage
them to get involved with you in any capacity that makes sense. Seek
others in your community already doing these things and collaborate with
them. Support local businesses and local food cooperatives. Go to your
town hall or city council meetings and suggest community activities that
increase self-sufficiency of the area to cushion any disruption.

8. Alternative Energy: Having any source of alternative energy is just
plain smart for any circumstance. A backup generator, whether
solar-powered or gas, is imperative for those who live in cold climates
(along with a wood stove or fireplace) prone to electric outages in the
winter. But imagine if the lights go out for an extended period of
time. Solar hot water, a solar-powered chest freezer, a solar oven and a
small generator will provide a high level of self-reliance for energy
with minimal investment.

9. Water Purification: Clean water is so vital to your health and
survival that you should acquire several ways to purify water. First,
before disaster strikes, test your water now. You may be surprised to
discover that disaster or not, your water may already be contaminated
with countless toxins including sanctioned additives like fluoride.
There are several affordable options for turning unhealthy water into
crisp fresh water from portable hand-pumped units, table-top setups,
faucet attachments, to pills and bleach drops. It's recommended to have
more than one option, so research and find the best that you can afford
that suits your needs.

10. Love & Appreciate: One of the most important intangible things you
can do to survive 2012 is to love and appreciate more. Make it a daily
action item: express love to your friends, family, neighbors, and even
strangers. What you put out into the world is what you'll get in
return. Appreciate what you do have every day. Don't be disappointed
because others may have more, because there are always others with far
less. Your genuine appreciation for the little things will attract the
bigger things you need and desire.