Two Magic Words that Keep Relationships Together
"I'm sorry". are the two most healing words in the English
language.
When they are spoken as part of a wholehearted apology, these words are the greatest gift
we can give to the person we have hurt.
many marriages fail, and family members stop speaking to one another, because someone will
not apologize, or the apology is offered in a way that only deepens the injury, rather
than widening the path for forgiveness and reconciliation.
Even good relationships suffer quietly beneath the surface, when a hurt or insult goes unrepaired.
For the want of a heartfelt apology, a kingdom of trust and affection may be lost.
Our heartfelt apology, can help free the hurt person from life-draining anger, bitterness,
and pain.
It validates their sense of reality by affirming that, yes, their feelings make sense, we get
it, and we take full responsibility for our words, and actions, or our failure to speak
or act.
Getting it right is difficult, and it's worth it.
The courage to apologize, and the wisdom to do it wisely, and well is at the heart of
effective leadership, coupledom, parenting, friendship, personal integrity, and love.
It's hard to imagine what matters more than that.
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