How many people can you save?

Put your own oxygen mask on first, before attempting to help those around you. 

If you’ve ever been on an airplane you’ve probably heard those words. 

“How selfish!”

“If I were a father, I’d definitely help my children first.”

At least that’s what I told myself. 

It sounded good. It sounded like I was being a real man and a good father. 

“I can handle it. I can take it on. I’ll get back to myself. Let me help them first.”

How many people can you save?

With no oxygen? 

Your two year old won’t survive. 

Either. 

The more I think of this story the more I think of giving.

We try to give to everyone else first, before we ever give to ourselves.

“But that’s my...”

“I can handle it. I can take it on. I’ll get back to myself. Let me help them first.”

At least that’s what we tell ourselves.

Even if it means dying before actually saving anyone.

How many people can you save? 

With no oxygen? 

What might happen if you gave to yourself first, before attempting to give to those around you?

How much more?

Maybe we can all survive.