The most genuine apology you can make (to yourself or another) is consistent changed behavior.
We’ve all felt the the remorse that follows when our actions or decisions have had a negative impact on another person (or ourselves). We rush to say, “I’m sorry!” in the hope that the other person gives us a reprieve, (often to alleviate the guilt or shame we carry). Yet, “sorry” just becomes a shallow ‘out’ in the moment, especially if that “sorry” isn’t followed by changed, consistent behavior.
The caveat of “I’m sorry”, should be the accompaniment of a commitment to change the very behavior we are sorry for … otherwise it simply becomes a way to manipulate our way out of accountability.
My Mum used to say, “Mean what you say, and say what you mean!” Great wisdom.
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