FML

In my opinion, today’s most overused term is “FML”. Everybody says it, at least here on post. I hear it just about everywhere, and I often see someone post it on facebook when something is not going the way that a person planned it to. For those of you who don’t know, “FML” stands for Fuck My Life.

In the spirit of full disclosure I must admit that I have used the term one time. I don’t remember what was going on, but things just weren’t going my way and I used it. It seemed unnatural, and even though things weren’t going my way I felt that I had no real reason to use it. Why? Well, because I actually have a very good life and I do not have much to complain about, so when one little thing doesn’t go my way I’m going to say something like that? Kind of seems silly really.

Even for those who are not presently living their ideal life, I think the term is still a waste of breath. I say this because no matter how bad things get, things can go worse. With that being said, things can always get better too. Instead of focusing on the negative things, people should turn their attention to the things the positive things in their life.

Yeah, there will be bumps in the road, but how are we supposed to grow and mature without the tough experiences most of us will face at one time or another? I know things can suck, but every time that things have been really crappy in my life or I was not in an ideal situation I just hang in there, bear through it, and work toward my goals…even if that goal is something little like making it through the day. My point is, we shouldn’t just throw our hands up and say “FML” whenever things get rough, we should work through those time because it is the tough times that make us who we are today.

I am reminded of a quote by Henry Ford, “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” In the end, it is adversity that makes us stronger. Be thankful that you have the chance to be changed for the better through these tough experiences.