Mydeo

[Kahalachan]

Mydao - (pronunciation: My day oh) represents a word that atheists lack but is needed in their lexicon.

I can't say I'll pray for someone. That is a flat out lie of something I won't do.

I can't say I wish for someone, since I don't really make wishes. It's still superstitious to me.

What I can, and I am guessing most non-believers can, say is "May you defy all odds."

Yes, Kahalachan is trying to push a meme and a new vocabulary word into existence. But it's something I think we truly lack but need. We do not have a phrase that sounds sincere without betraying our worldview, which would further any hint of insincerity.

I understand that there are contingencies that we cannot control or are unaware of when someone faces an issue that is beyond our capability of offering aid. I understand that we need to console someone who, knowing there are these invisible contingencies, faces a scary uncertainty.

Thus, I have thought of a phrase or acronymn that would best satisfy my sentiments. I want the person to have some form of luck or good fortune granted, while being aware that there is no such thing as either. There is only probability and unknown contingencies.

"I have a lump that the doctors feel could be cancer. I need to go in on Wednesday."

"I'm sorry. May you defy all odds." sounds nice in my opinion.

The semantics of "May you" implies that you understand they cannot control their misfortune but you desire that fortune smiles their way.

"Defy all odds" give a hint of empowerment. There is defiant opposition to this unfortunate probability.

I hope this little phrase encompasses the vast spectrum of human psychological need in a time of uncontrollable crisis. The victim wants to be understood that they are on their last leg and can do no more. They want a sense of empowerment. They want to know that their close social circle empathizes with them.

Mydao.

Edit:

What phrases do you say that is better or just as good? I couldn't think of anything but I think this will work for me personally.

[the PC apeman]

Your neologism covers the same territory as wish for me. When I use the term I don't believe there are any magical wish granters out there. (There are a few ordinary physical ones though.) I'm just expressing my desires. I don't even mind so much wishing wells and making wishes on shooting stars. To me, it's the equivalent of tying a string on ones finger as a reminder to do something.

[Apathia]

I'm seeing an interesting little slip here.
May You Defy All Odds would be "MYDAO."

But you have "MYDEO."

My Deo!

No thanks!

Now, My Dao, that appeals to me a tad more. I like the Sacred Naturalism of some interpretations of Taoist thought.

But, all told, "My Condolences," meaning, I share your grief, is perfectly adequate. In fact it's superior because it doesn't have any sort of ideological or religious agenda attached to it.

[Kahalachan]

I'm seeing an interesting little slip here.
May You Defy All Odds would be "MYDAO."

But you have "MYDEO."

My Deo!

No thanks!

Now, My Dao, that appeals to me a tad more. I like the Sacred Naturalism of some interpretations of Taoist thought.

But, all told, "My Condolences," meaning, I share your grief, is perfectly adequate. In fact it's superior because it doesn't have any sort of ideological or religious agenda attached to it.


Oops. I messed up the title with a typo.

Condolences is good. I say that one as well.