No Problems

   
     Just issues and challenges, or so they say.  Only in math, do we use the p word.  Or you might remember in the movie Apollo 13: "Houston, we have a problem" with not enough oxygen or electricity to complete the mission.  Now, that's a problem!
     Euphemisms are words that help soften a term that might be considered unpleasant to hear.  We are familiar with "passed away" instead of "died."  Perhaps using these softer words can change our emotions from a somewhat negative connotation to a more positive reaction.  An issue seems like a fact to consider and a challenge seems to propel us toward an outcome.
     When we get an unexpected negative reaction from someone, we often ask, "What's your problem?"   A softer word does not convey our emotion.  We are showing disapproval and want an explanation.
     Even though we are encouraged not to use the word, we know when we have a problem.  We have to recognize the seriousness, handle the emotional reaction, and plan a solution if there is one.  Some problems are not just issues and have no solution.  No matter how badly we want to accept the challenge, our solution may be just to adapt.  We can change our perspective, but the problem remains.
     You are in the minority if you have no problems.