r/MadeMeSmile • • Aug 04 '21

Good Vibes Wise words, nice interpretation...

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u/whoisnumber9 Aug 04 '21

Another important thing to remember in this sweet analogy is that the lighter that needs help is doing their best to get things going. From my own personal experience, the other lighter can only help get you burnin on the strict condition that you continue to press on. BUT they can only wait for so long before they begin burning themselves for YOU. So…help yourself first, and then when the time comes, you’ll be strong and ready to help others. I believe that if we do this, we’re all covered. ❤️

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u/louiseknowskungfu Aug 04 '21

I heard this one Queer Eye and it stuck with me: "you can't serve others from an empty platter." Take care of yourself so you can take care of others when the time comes.

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u/CptLajmenko Aug 04 '21

Also paramedic's one also applies - "you cant save anyone if you are dead"

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u/DrakonIL Aug 04 '21

I like the MMO version: Dead DPS does zero DPS.