Why rest is the ultimate protective gear
I have written an essay for Tiny Buddha that went live over there today.
I’d love for you to read it.
“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.”
Excerpt:
No matter what airline you fly, there are safety instructions at the start of every flight that the flight crew goes over with everyone on the plane.
The important ones are also listed out on a card or brochure located in the seat back pocket in front of you. Besides letting you know where the exits are, there is always some version of the following statement: “In the event of a change in cabin pressure, oxygen masks will automatically drop from the ceiling. Put your own oxygen mask on before helping others.”
Many times, there’s no further explanation about this particular safety feature and procedure. I suppose that if there were, it would necessarily sound a bit dark. Something along the lines of “here’s no use you starting to help someone else, and failing, and then both of you passing out.”
The phrase “put your own oxygen mask on first” is so commonplace that people use it in other contexts. . . .
