it is what it is

‘It is what it is’ sounds very trite yet very true.  We have a very difficult time accepting people and situations as they are.  We waste a lot of time and effort wishing and wanting people and things to be different than how they are.  We beat out heads against the brick wall hoping things will be different.  Accepting life on life terms frees us up to come up with creative solutions.  We are no longer held hostage by our fantasies.  We are engaged in life in order to make changes