Well, I'm returning from a much needed hiatus. I've got a new job so no more complaints about that. I also gave up on making my old insurance company pay up after going 5 rounds and almost 6 months with them (another reason for the job change).
Tonight's topic is on the lighter side. I'd like to discuss a personal philosophy that I have adhered to for many years and has served me well. It's something I've dubbed Airplane Philosophy and if you've ever flown on a plane you'll know what I mean very quickly. After boarding the flight attendants always go through the standard safety talk including what to do in the case of a loss of cabin pressure. The cheesy yellow masks get brought out for demonstration and everyone is told that they should always secure their own mask before assisting children or those around them. Can you see where I'm going with this?
People always seem to idealize the concept of selflessness but in reality that concept does more harm than good. If you don't take care of yourself you are in no position to take care of anyone else. Like on an airplane, if the cabin loses pressure and you help your child with their mask and in turn pass out from a lack of oxygen you've done no good at all. You've caused someone to have to save you because of your attempt to save someone else.
We all need a bit of selfishness in our lives, so don't feel guilty about taking care of your own needs first.
I'm with you on the idea that selfishness is not inherently a bad thing.
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