It's a fine line...

Some decisions and choices that we get presented with are tough ones.... we all know that. But where does one draw the line between protecting yourself and your own sanity or helping someone else? Its always a balancing act. It's not just walking a tight-rope; it's more like waking a tight-hair. On one side there are things we know we can do to help ourselves. And then there are things we can do to be helpful to someone else, but they may be contrary to our effort to help ourselves. Like taking 2 steps forward and 1 step back. I guess as long as there is still some forward movement for yourself and it's not net-negative, then I'd rather be helpful.