CHAPTER 2

DISCUSSION

What are the benefits and downside of YOLO?

Can YOLO change one's life?

Definition of YOLO

YOLO is an abbreviation for You Only Live Once. The dumbass's excuse for something stupid they did. This is the new culture teenagers are crazy for. It is the modern day version of carpe diem with a twist. Each people has their own ideas when it comes to YOLO. Some have the ideas of; YOLO means we should enjoy life, even if in entails reckless behavior and taking unnecessary risks.

Although we know that it has a subjective meaning, we still have our own beliefs. Which can be seen not only in normal people but also to those well known people in the industry. We are given a phrase that can serve as an inspiration for us.

A. Positive Effects of YOLO

YOLO has a deep meaning. Though teenagers understand this in the wrong way by using this as an excuse to do reckless behaviors; there are still benefits that we can get from this phrase. All we have to do is open our minds and to have a deeper understanding on its true meaning.

The catchphrase YOLO has become a cultural sensation. According to a research on "post-traumatic growth"; it has been explored how terminal illness diagnoses and near-fatal experiences influence people. After a period of this type of illness, most of the people, experience a hard time to bring back the normal cycle of their life, on how they spend their time, their appreciation in life, and their general sense of happiness. The phrase YOLO inspired them to devote their time on what they truly enjoy, and not worrying much about what previously stressed them. (http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-big-questions/201309/the-psychology-yolo).

B. Good vs Bad YOLO

According to the researchers observation; YOLO is being defined by everyone as a bad influence for the people specially to the teenagers. The people now a days enjoy having fun in a wrong way. But now the researcher wants to look at the other side. The people and the ways on how YOLO can also be in a good way.

It is clearly stated that YOLO can help people to live better. But, not all understands YOLO in this way. Others use this as an excuse to act reckless behaviors. Which can cause troubles in their life. But, if we would think responsibly in our actions; we can choose the righ and the good things that we deserve. We should cherish each moment of our life. Because, at the end of the day we all have one life to love and we shall live only once. Start today by asking yourself why and then get busy modifying and changing what needs to change. (http://positiveatmosphere.com/profiles/blogs/the-yolo-effect). 

C. The Effect of YOLO in Christian Life

Life is a gift given by God, we should give importance and take care of it. We should be responsible enough in handling different choices and struggles in life. Because each action we make is our response for God's love to us.

All of the people know that God does care about of what we do - and what he wants us to live our one life for him. There are ways we should live out this concepts of our lives. And doing good things that can ruin your life. But if you think deeply, the real meaning of this phrase is really good. It is supposed to keep us closer to God. We have the limited amount of time to share the good news of salvation. Witnessing can be very hard. But, if you only used your time wisely you can make the most out of it. We should also not waste our time messing up with our love ones. Instead, we should be considerate on others feelings and emotions. And always make sure that they can feel your love. Life as we all know is shorter than what we've imagined. That's why we should no waste our time. Instead, we should make our own legacy. In this way, we can have a peaceful life, and also a holy one. (http://www.servingjoyfully.com/2013/08/20/why-christians-should-live-a-yolo-life/).