I have heard that so many times, as part of a safety demonstration on an airplane as I spend many hours (or have) in the sky. Thankfully I never had the occasion too in that context, but here, in Scotland, safe, feet firmly on the ground, I put my mask on everyday...... and I mean just like the guidance, to ensure I am fit to help the person next to me.
We spend, most of us, our lives unselfishly, wanting to support and help others, look after family and friends and be the best we can be. It is not in my nature nor yours to think me, me, me. However this has now changed, well for me it has. I have made a discovery, I actually need to invest in myself now, in order to be my best for other people. It was not an easy thing to understand and went against all my normal behavior but it is so so true.
If I am not happy, fulfilled, balanced I am not in the best place to help someone else.
This is an amazing community full of kind generous people, who rally round as soon as one of us is in need. Its unconditional and its another way we are bound together. I need that and I need you. The best support I can have is from those who look after themselves first,
So perhaps we ought to try to remember to take a little you time, bake a cake, make some art, bang some drums, whatever gives you quality, joy and fun.
Kindest C