In high school, I had a teacher who always told us that "life is tough and then you die" to express her of concern when we questioned the fairness of something. Her point was that bad things will happen to you so get over it.
Her philosophy is similar to that of those who say "it is what it is." And also those who express it in a more colorful manner that "crap" happens.
Sometimes it is not a bad philosophy. It is a great starting point for accepting the situation you currently find yourself in. But do not let that mean you have to accept that had to be in the position in the first place. To do so makes you a passive actor in your own life.
Do not accept that you have to be placed in a bad position because of others. Hold them accountable for their actions.
Do not accept that certain things will happen no matter what, stand up against it. Push for what the right thing is.
In order for the right thing to happen, someone must do it. That might just be you.
It is what it is, so find out what it should be and make what it is what it is suppose to be.
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