I was flying to an event not long ago and was anxious as usual to get to my destination. I’d taken flights like this dozens of times before without incident and this particular one was not expected to be any different.
As I was sitting in my seat watching the flight-attendants do their normal pre-flight instructions, I had one of my “Hallelujah moments of clarity”. Among the many instructions she was giving she stated, “In the event of a loss in cabin pressure, oxygen mask will automatically drop from the ceiling.” She then said the following profound words. “First place your mask securely over your own nose and mouth and then help the person next to you.” That’s when it hit me, this parallel also exist in the area of personal development.
We can’t expect to be able to adequately help someone else until we’ve equipped and educated ourselves, because as they say, “The blind can’t lead the blind”, right? Hmmmm…
I encourage you today to make sure your seat-backs and tray-tables of knowledge and wisdom are in their upright and locked positions, and secure your mask of continual education first, then reach out to help your neighbor. After all, the first and most important step of help starts with ourselves.
Don’t miss this message today. Continue to lean forward and work on bettering your best and helping the rest as we attempt to make it GREAT!
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