Instead IIWII is one of the most popular phrases being used today. It stands for: It is what it is. Think about how often you have heard it or said it in the past few weeks.
It is used as a confirmation of facts. A statement validating a truth. An acceptance of a situation offering a sense of finality. More often than not IIWII is typically aligned with a negative account of things.
“This has been one of the worst winters."– IIWII
“My rent just went up!” – IIWII
“Traffic is backed up for miles.” - IIWII
As you are making the statement, IIWII, you obviously understand the situation you are in. You realize the predicament.
The question is: What are you going to do about it?
Can you influence the circumstances or are you paralyzed to do anything?
Are you in a position to accept the predicament and move on – releasing the outcome without looking back?
Or, are there factors within your control that offers alternatives to outcomes?
As human beings, we have been blessed with the ability to make choices how we will react to the situations we face on a daily basis.
With that in mind, the next time you find yourself stating “IIWII” follow it with: “and here's what I'm going to do about it.”
Or...let it go.
