Quote Originally Posted by Catherinedana View Post
There is another word in the English language that is just as powerful as "peace" (and can actually lead to it), maybe more empowering than "tolerance" (and can point the road to tolerance) and that word is:
"WHATEVER"!

Really, people, whatever! This has helped me in many times of strife, in dealing with situations that I cannot change (and should probably not waste my energy even TRYING to change) and that goes double for facing the opinions (and you know that saying about those!) of others. Whatever. . .

And now back to our regularly scheduled program!
LOL - seriously.

"Whatever" -- normally I hate to hear people use this (especially younger people), since it conveys an "I don't give a sh1t" attitude. Just the old fashioned in me rearing it's head I suppose. We jokingly use it here at home and within the family, however, we all know it is said in a joking manner.

However, now I see where it could be used to a great advantage. See - I'm flexible and open to suggestions........ I'm really not that mean old lady that some think I am.