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clari's avatar

Apologizing shows accountability of the person. It reflects their deep understanding of how their actions made the other person feel. I cannot trust people who avoid taking ownership, and blame others instead of saying “I messed up. I’m sorry. Forgive me” and move on.

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Manuel Saez's avatar

I am with you, Clari!

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Hash J's avatar

Manuel! I have enjoyed every line you wrote in this post! - such an important perspective of a life element “sorry”, thank you so much for this. You’ve just inspired me for my upcoming post topic.

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Manuel Saez's avatar

Happy to hear this, Hash. Thanks for the comments and kind words!

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MITCHELL WEISBURGH's avatar

I’ve found saying, “I’m sorry” is often not an apology. An apology with integrity is also offering to change and to make things right.

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Manuel Saez's avatar

💯 Mitchel. That is a must for me

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MITCHELL WEISBURGH's avatar

I would have guessed that. :-)

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Wendy Batdorff-Miller's avatar

I would like to apologize to myself for being human. I would like to forgive myself for not having the opportunity to apologize to my mom for some of my behavior before she passed.

I do know now that, apologies are much easier to make as soon after the mistake as possible.

I do think that you learn by the second part of the equation.

Gotta look for the behavior.

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Manuel Saez's avatar

That resonates with me deeply, Wendy. Thank you for sharing 🌻

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