Entries by Joeel & Natalie Rivera

Put the Oxygen Mask On Yourself First

You know when you’re in an airplane and the steward does the demonstration and tells you “in the case of an emergency and a drop in cabin pressure, put your own oxygen mast on first before assisting other passengers.” It’s cliché but most people miss the point. Have you ever stopped to consider WHY?  Because if you don’t put the oxygen mask on yourself first, and you lose consciousness, you are unable to help anyone else.

FREE YOURSELF! No More Limitations, Expand Your Boundaries

When I decided to Florida from New Hampshire when I was 23, everyone I told responded with pessimism and discouragement. “You’ll be back.” “It’s too hot down there, you’re going to roast.” “There are old people everywhere.” “The water at the beach gets so warm it’s not even refreshing.” “I’ve heard the traffic is TERRIBLE.” Everyone had negative things to say.