It is what it is embodies, defines and prescribes the unalterable parameter of "this is it" and declares that "it is what it is" can be nothing more, nothing less, or different from what it is.

To fully understand this declaration-mandate it is neccessary to know the meanings of three key words in the subject. They are:

It   is used to represent an inanimate thing, person, animal, fowl, group, concept, idea, action or activity, previously mentioned or about to be mentioned. In context "it" includes anything or everything.

Is is the third person singular present indicative of "be" or the verb "to be" and is also used as the idiom "as is."

What is used interrogatively as a request for specific information such as to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person or as a pronoun denoting which thing or which particular one. "What" is one of the five "Ws" interrrogative or information-gathering techniques: Who is it about? What happened" When did it take place? Where did it take place? Why did it happen? Of the five, often "what" is the most important.

It is what it is is both the subject and declaration of the essence and bare bone truth about anything and everything,  being and nothingness. Failure to understand and accept this immutable and unalterable truth about present reality accounts for most of the suffering, wars, violence, self-destructive behavior and myriad problems humans experience which make life that was meant from the beginning to be experience as Heaven on Earth, or Paradise, a living Hell on Earth, at least for many people.

It is what it is requires authentic and reality-grounded people to acknowledge that "it is what it is" and to accept "it is what it is."  Contextually and definitvely a sick-unto-death billionaire is just as sick as a sick-unto-death pauper. For both their demises are imminent. Nothing can change this fact. A third thing is for the perceiver of present reality to respond responsibly to the present which may mean only being aware without making a response.

The aforementioned are lessons to be taken from embracing these three procedures on it is what it is and as a result enjoy better health and increased peace. To imagine anything different is an illusion. Do not deceive yourself. Be real.

Copyright 2013 by Uriah J. Fields