In a crowded area of the city a person was lying on the ground soaked with his own blood. He had several stab wounds in different parts of his body. As he layed there he whispered "why me... why me?"

It's two things why him... one, he's at the wrong place at the wrong time; and two, IT HAD TO BE SOMEBODY, and if it's going to be somebody, anybody is as good as being that "somebody".

It just bothers me how people are able to say "why me" whenever they are unfortunate. It's like they are saying to the person next to them "How I wish it was you instead of me." That just shows you how selfish people are. What if there are only two people involved, if one said "why me", it would definitely have to be the other person. What I'm trying to say here is why won't these people think that if it wasn't them, the other person would probably be saying the same thing (which would make him as the "target"), what would he feel then? It's almost cruel to ask "why you" if you are one of "them".

Same thing with "wish it was me". We hear that when people see other people win the lottery, or whatever good had happened to someone. Be contented of what you have for goodness sake! If you can do something about it then do something about it, but if there's chance involved, then just count on the luck that you have in you. And if things didn't happen the way you wished it would happen, accept it with a happy heart and be happy for whoever and whatever. And if your misfortunes came as a result of your own doing, you have only yourself to blame.

Yes, these ARE just words... yes, they won't hurt anybody. But think of the thought that comes with these "phrases". If something did happen after you say those words, things are not going to be any better. Maybe for you it will, but in general it will remain the same.

Why not say "wish he was as fortunate"... or better "wish he was the one, he needs it more than I do" instead when things go right for you?

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