Such is Life

"C'est la vie" is a French phrase that I have heard many times in life however it wasn't until recently that I discovered the actual translation, which is "Such is life." My generation has coined the popular phrase, "It is what it is" to replace this old saying. It seems to me this is the phrase we utter when we get to the point where we no longer can or care to control situations in our lives. More often than not, most situations are beyond our control. Trying to control them only leads to more stress and anxiety. Who needs that? I certainly don't. I'm the world's worst worrier and over analyzer...and apparently a bit of a control freak I've noticed recently. The thing is most people don't want to be controlled or told what to do. Sometimes the best action is inaction. I'm pretty sure things may work out better when people are given the freedom to make their own choices without anyone trying to push them into making a decision.

So, I have reached my point of taking a deep breath and saying, "It is what it is." Life always has its own plans for us, regardless of the plans we make. I am tired of worrying about people and things that don't have the sense to worry about me too. Because of this pointless worrying, I have let my feelings get hurt time and time again. Although many times unintentional from the other parties involved, it still hurts just the same. I am my own worst enemy. But, such is life. Aren't we all?

Perhaps it's time to take advice from the famous psychologist Carl Jung and "Let things happen." They're going to happen anyway, so there is no need to put the energy into trying to change them. Of all the things we can't control, people are number one on that list. For some reason, we have all been given the false idea that we can control others. It's a smoke screen. Everyone is going to do what they want to do despite anyone else's advice or suggestions. So, I'll save my breath. I will take a step back and let life take its course. I am putting my trust in fate to make the right decisions. Let's see where this philosophy takes me. Okay, life...I give you the reins.

"Life loves to be taken by the lapels and told, 'I'm with you kid. Let's go.'" - Maya Angelou