Momisims

Is there a saying that your mom uses chronically?

My mom’s is, “it is what it is.” To me, it is the greatest of all wisdom.

When young girls ask me what would be my greatest advice i always say that people are the way they are. You’re not going to change them. The sooner you accept this fact, the quicker you can move on. The one thing I have learned is that if someone wants to change, they will. Your endless encouragement does nothing but attach you to them and drain your energies.

So…it’s like the Serenity Prayer. Have you ever heard of it?

God, grant me serenity to accept the things I can not change. The courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.

“Life is the way it is. With this one, there is a choice. You have to decide, are you going to accept it or try to change it. Remember, you can only change your life. If you want it changed, it is up to you to change it. If someone else is making the changes to your life, then you have given it up.

Think about that.