Thankful Thursdays: The ability to say S-O-R-R-Y.

I am the first person to admit when I am wrong and take ownership of my mistake.

The ability to say you're sorry is what shows your level of maturity.

The ability to say, "I'm sorry" is important. The ability to accept an apology with sincerity is equally important. Good reminder, Wanda.

Saying your sorry does show integrity..............at times I have apologized for "the way" I have said something, but not for what I said.

Wanda,

wonderful advice. As much as many feel they did nothing wrong they need to remember that it's a matter of perception and that indeed the other person was hurt by their actions. Seems to me that it is written somewhere "forgive me for my sins".

Bob

It is a learning process to learn how to apologize.  Some people were not taught when they were young, and it takes some realities to make them understand and know the importance of apologizing when it is needed.  But some people just won't admit when they make a mistake and need to apologize.

The ability to apologize is essential. However, I have also often said, "Apologies are overrated." What I mean is that believing you need an apology from someone else gives the power of your life over to that one. I won't forgive you until you apologize. You determine if I harbor a grudge or resentment. I do not want to give anyone else that kind of power.

Cal

We're going to make mistakes or say something stupid unless we're perfect.  Since I'm not, I learned a long time ago to own up to the mistake, learn from it, but to make it as right as possible.  Like the song says,"Sorry seems to be the hardest word." 

The ability to give a sincere apology is something to possess. It must be sincere though for all to move on. Juli above says it right sorry is the hardest word.

Learning to apologize with sincerity is important.  My kids apologize a lot and I ask them if they are really sorry or just sorry they were caught?

Elton John said it best "Sorry seems to be the hardest word"

It is so much easier to apologize, make for peace and move on.  It lightens the load on the soul.

Wanda, great point.  It's easy to apologize when I've made a mistake.  A little more difficult, if I didn't, but I still apologize.

The act of contrition, and the forgiveness of the injured party are need by most of us before we can move on... thanks for putting the thought out there Wanda.