I think as humans we sometimes take the ones we love for granted and maybe take more care with people we don’t know so well (it’s senseless but seems to be human nature).
Saying sorry seems to be a bit of a dying art these days too, sadly! I blame the internet 😉 (I blame the internet for everything, I think I’m getting old!)
I really hope things are going ok with you. I’ve sensed a bit of sadness and worry in your posts lately. Take care 🙂
SallyApril 11, 2011 at 5:25 am
That’s a big one Jenna. Learning to say you’re sorry without a “but” attached is one of the hardest things ever to do. Especially if it was not something you heard growing up. Yet, it gets easier every time you do it. And it’s so worth it.
It’s probably one of the top 5 life gifts I’ve given my boys who are now in their 20s. Once you make yourself do it, all the fear & emotions surrounding it drop away immediately & you’re left with THE best feelings possible. It makes you glad you’re alive & on this planet! Good luck to you sweet girl.
Oh dear. Hard words to say but the ones with the most benefit, right after “I love you, I’m proud of you”.
Sending love and good Square mojo your way.
MattyApril 11, 2011 at 9:01 am
BIG HUG
IngridApril 11, 2011 at 9:33 am
I honestly don’t know but I hope somehow a resolution is in the near future. It’s harder to look back and wish you’d have said something sooner to “fix” it.
Sadly sometimes we hurt the ones we love. I think there could be many reasons, such as love, care, jealous, and so on. I do not know the nature of this matter. Moreover, I feel that it is hard to say three words as one gets older: I am sorry. I just learned last weekend saying these words is the time of “forgiveness.” It is a willingness on our own part to overlook the pain and repair broken relationship. Also, it is not one way relationship. Forgiveness completes when the forgiver and the forgiven are involved in an action. Hope you feel the peace within yourself soon, Jenna.
i hope you’re doing okay.. this post is worrisome.
ColleenApril 11, 2011 at 2:05 pm
One thing I’ve learned in the last several months is sometimes even though we say, “I’m sorry”, we really also need to say, “forgive me”. It’s harder. But I think it makes all the difference.
JennaApril 11, 2011 at 2:35 pm
thanks. Yes, I’m ok. working through some stuff.
EveApril 11, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Don’t be too hard on yourself…we all have our “moments”!
Being close to people makes it possible to hurt them. You know all their buttons to push and they’re present for your good moments and your bad ones. Not lashing out when I’m angry or frustrated and saying I’m sorry are the two hardest things I’ve ever tried to learn to do. I’m still trying.
UnaApril 11, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Because we are human. Hope things will get better very soon. HUGS.
that is my question today too.
oh no…what happened?
I’m hoping there will be a follow-up to this tomorrow??? Sending good thoughts to you from across the Atlantic.
Beautiful image.
I think as humans we sometimes take the ones we love for granted and maybe take more care with people we don’t know so well (it’s senseless but seems to be human nature).
Saying sorry seems to be a bit of a dying art these days too, sadly! I blame the internet 😉 (I blame the internet for everything, I think I’m getting old!)
I really hope things are going ok with you. I’ve sensed a bit of sadness and worry in your posts lately. Take care 🙂
That’s a big one Jenna. Learning to say you’re sorry without a “but” attached is one of the hardest things ever to do. Especially if it was not something you heard growing up. Yet, it gets easier every time you do it. And it’s so worth it.
It’s probably one of the top 5 life gifts I’ve given my boys who are now in their 20s. Once you make yourself do it, all the fear & emotions surrounding it drop away immediately & you’re left with THE best feelings possible. It makes you glad you’re alive & on this planet! Good luck to you sweet girl.
Oh dear. Hard words to say but the ones with the most benefit, right after “I love you, I’m proud of you”.
Sending love and good Square mojo your way.
BIG HUG
I honestly don’t know but I hope somehow a resolution is in the near future. It’s harder to look back and wish you’d have said something sooner to “fix” it.
I think you just did.
human nature, born to make mistakes.
Sadly sometimes we hurt the ones we love. I think there could be many reasons, such as love, care, jealous, and so on. I do not know the nature of this matter. Moreover, I feel that it is hard to say three words as one gets older: I am sorry. I just learned last weekend saying these words is the time of “forgiveness.” It is a willingness on our own part to overlook the pain and repair broken relationship. Also, it is not one way relationship. Forgiveness completes when the forgiver and the forgiven are involved in an action. Hope you feel the peace within yourself soon, Jenna.
i hope you’re doing okay.. this post is worrisome.
One thing I’ve learned in the last several months is sometimes even though we say, “I’m sorry”, we really also need to say, “forgive me”. It’s harder. But I think it makes all the difference.
thanks. Yes, I’m ok. working through some stuff.
Don’t be too hard on yourself…we all have our “moments”!
Being close to people makes it possible to hurt them. You know all their buttons to push and they’re present for your good moments and your bad ones. Not lashing out when I’m angry or frustrated and saying I’m sorry are the two hardest things I’ve ever tried to learn to do. I’m still trying.
Because we are human. Hope things will get better very soon. HUGS.
You are in my thoughts. Call me if it would help. xoxo
First of all, big squish.
It’s the human condition. Sometimes saying sorry means admitting we were wrong, and that’s hard.
Forgiveness is another wonderful human condition and I’m sending lots of it to you and yours.
Just wanted to send you hugs and let you know that you’re not alone. Hang in there. xo