"Fuck it"

Obviously I'm not a stranger to the use of obscenities, and the reason for that is I feel they can often be useful. In this scenario, the reason I titled this entry with an obscenity is because I feel it is one that represents a particularly dangerous mindset. The phrase "fuck it" is so much more than just those two words. As someone who is in recovery, I know that those words represent a frame of mind, and it's an especially dangerous one. When one gets into the thought pattern of "fuck it" is when they have essentially said that they're not going to adhere to the principles which may have mattered to them at some point. When you adopt the philosophy of "fuck it" you are in danger. I'll give some examples. "Fuck it, I'll just call them back". How bout another; "Fuck it, I'll just find a new job". Maybe a few more would help drive my point home. "Fuck it, I'll take the class again next semester", "Fuck it, I guess that's just another burnt bridge", "Fuck it, I'll just find a new place to live". Here's the final example, which I feel really highlights the truest danger that "fuck it" can lead to: "Fuck it, if I don't wake up I don't wake up." That's an undoubtedly frightening thing to write, but it's the reality of where "fuck it" can and will lead you to if you allow it. From my experience, I've found that for the purpose of growth, there are certain concessions that just can't be made. There are certain values that cannot be sacrificed if one truly wishes to live the best possible life that they can. When you say "fuck it" with a certain cognizance, you are saying that you give up. You are letting go of a certain conviction. That conviction might not be a particularly important one, but that's just how it starts. I've never been a fan of the idea of the "slippery slope" philosophy, but this is one scenario where I find an exception to that rule. The moment you start sacrificing smaller ideals, is the moment the door is opened to the possibility of letting go of more fundamental ones, and that is the true danger of "fuck it". This is a concept that is relevant to all aspects of life, but it's particularly important in terms of an individual that is recovering from drug/alcohol addiction, or someone who struggles with mental illness. As someone who deals with both of those ailments, it is absolutely imperative for me to understand the danger of "fuck it" and that's why I'm writing it. I should clarify, it's not the only reason I'm writing this entry. If anyone else is reading this who deals with similar problems as myself, I believe it's important for you to understand this as well. If you deal with similar ailments, you probably know what I'm talking about when I'm delving into the danger of "fuck it", because you've experienced the consequences of the mindset first hand. If that is the case then I hope you agree with me on this and that this entry will serve as a significant reminder that you need to stay on track. Always remember, "fuck it" is the most dangerous phrase in the English language.