Imagine you are on a lifeboat that has reached its maximum capacity after a cruise ship disaster. The sea is rough, and any additional weight could cause the lifeboat to capsize. As the boat moves away from the wreckage, you spot two people in the water, struggling to stay afloat.
One is a young child, unknown to you, crying out for help with fear in their eyes.
The other is your elderly mother, who is weak and struggling to keep afloat.
Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity, you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.