"In the event of a decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you. Place it firmly over your nose and mouth, secure the elastic band behind your head, and breathe normally. Although the bag does not inflate, oxygen is flowing to the mask. If you are travelling with a child or someone who requires assistance, secure your mask on first, and then assist the other person."
Do you have an oxygen mask?
... are you wearing it?
I’m sure the schpeel above is familiar to almost all of you, as you would have traveled by air and received these instructions at the beginning of every leg of your travel.
I want you to think, intentionally, about whether you have prioritised yourself in the context of your caregiving, ministry or generally in life (family or social committments).
This is important for the simple fact, that you are less effective in your roles, if you are not your best self. Does this mean that every day you will have great, strong, balanced moments?
Surely not, but it does speak to you having in place, boundaries that lend itself to you, ensuring a steady flow of oxygen is circulating to your brain, lungs, heart, life. And when those things have a healthy dose of oxygen flowing through, rest assured everything else you are in contact with, will flourish.
“Without the oxygen mask in times where the demands on your life is significant, you run the risk of burnout”