While journeying east and west -
The only folks we really wound
Are those we love the best.
We flatter those we scarcely know,
We please the fleeting guest,
And deal full many a thoughtless blow
To those who love us best.
~Ella Wheeler Wilcox~
We often break promises, lie, hurt others intentionally and unintentionally. We are after all only human, but we forgive each other. Although, lies hurt and break hearts that sometimes time just can't fix, but life goes on, we learn from mistakes and broken hearts. We try not to hurt each other, but it doesn't always work.
Apologising and moving on.
We all become a little stubborn and are unable or unwilling to acknowledge our wrongdoings. But apologise we must. Those three words are so hard to offer, genuinely. I Am Sorry. It takes wisdom to acknowledge your mistakes, courage to admit your faults. Saying you're sorry is a brave thing to do. I appreciate apologies because I know how hard they are to give. To me, the plain "I'm sorry about everything" just doesn't do it. That's easy. "I'm sorry about..." Yes, no that's how you offer a meaningful apology. An acknowledged apology is one that works the best. Another no-no is the "I'm sorry, but...". There are no excuses for hurting others.
How to apologise:
1. Put yourself in the other persons shoes and acknowledge your own fault.
2. Swallow your pride.
3. Say you sorry and what you sorry about, and actually mean it.
4. Never repeat the mistake again.
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