Monday, June 22, 2009

To err is human. To blame is politics. Sorry is still the hardest word

To err is human. To blame is politics. Sorry is still the hardest word



A bitter tug of war that is straining relationships and

distancing people further,

when an apology could easily make things, right?

Because 'Sorry' seems to be the hardest word.

Apologizing is not the easiest of tasks but

often involves swallowing our pride and

admitting we were wrong.

Depending on the magnitude of the mistake,

it may take more than a simple sorry to make amends.

Whether it's a slight transgression or

an all-out blow,

coping with an offense on any level can put even

the most generous spirit to the test.

The act of apologizing brings us face to face with guilt

and there’s also the fear that we won’t be forgiven.

Seeking for forgiveness also psychologically

puts us in a somewhat subordinate position,

which makes many people uncomfortable.

Apologies won’t undo the hurt or harm that may have already been done,

but they do go a long way towards restoring dignity and

repairing damaged relationships.

Whether you apologise in person,

do take care to convey that your apology is genuine and

that it comes with an unconditional desire to

fix whatever the problem may have been.

=)

Apology is egotism wrong side out.

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