no there are no "strings" to being sorry for hurting someone... too many believe all that is needed is a sorry, but without an understanding of why you hurt someone, you will just repeat words and never change the actions that led to the hurt... to dig into why you hurt someone and learn from it may not get you forgiven, but at least you won't be spreading the hurt to others...
these days, apologies and sorries come easily, cheaply and meaningless unless backed up with changed behavior and actions... yes!! take responsibility for it and change it!! and do it without any expectation of forgiveness..
I love the simple way you have framed this message. Bare, true and heart felt.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
Thank you. The style is my interpretation of Jon Roggie
8 Years Ago
I see that. I like his, too. But you have used it well. It feels both careful and organic at the.. read moreI see that. I like his, too. But you have used it well. It feels both careful and organic at the same time.
But if you refuse to forgive someone, you are also hurting yourself. I firmly believe that. It's true that an unintentional slight still hurts, but if the person owns up to the mistake, well, I think forgiveness is in order. Lydi**
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
I believe that as well, Lydia, and I hope, people who are in this mind set of "unforgivable" learn t.. read moreI believe that as well, Lydia, and I hope, people who are in this mind set of "unforgivable" learn to turn that around, because in the end, it only leads to bitter. I suppose I have learned to do that with all but one person in my life, but that person keeps right on shoving the knife in, so that's a little different.
i love this meaning...we know that others can not always forgive us and won't....most often they will but the problem still lies in that we will not forgive ourselves.
j.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
You are right. I have been talking to Jon recently, and collaborating with him, and reading him. His.. read moreYou are right. I have been talking to Jon recently, and collaborating with him, and reading him. His simple, pared down "thought poems" appeal to me.
I write under a pseudonym.
I don't do Read Requests, but you can PM me if you want me to read something specific. I make friends with people who I read and interact with. I won't accept random reque.. more..