The irony of life.

It’s important to be selfish. That is, to take care of one’s self. Because. Chances are. Nobody will take care of you. Because they are busy. Taking care of themselves. Of course, I’m helpful. Of others. But still, it’s because I take care of myself. First and foremost. So that I’m in condition to help others.  I’ve seen many care-givers fall to the wayside. Because they didn’t take care of themselves. They had no respite. They became beleaguered and inept. Did more harm than good. To themselves. To others. Because they weren’t selfish enough. The selfish ones often thrive. And accomplish far more than the unselfish  Yes, that’s the irony of life. –Jim Broede