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Thursday , March 2, 2023 Slice of Life Challenge #23: Day 2/31 Do you really need that apology?


Has there been a time when you expected an apology? It could be because you were hurt, misunderstood, manipulated, or misjudged, or anything else.

While dusting my blog, and thinking about the year that changed me drastically, in myriad ways. I must confess, that I have had the expectation too! To receive an apology from people who I thought mattered to me.


But recently it has dawned upon me that no longer I crave for that apology, of receiving a response so things normalizes, or of apologies that no longer have souls. No, I am fine without them.

I don't really need to feed my soul with words from others, knowing it means another chance to sabotage my peace, most of the times. I am now independent from this bond.


However, I do feel getting a heartfelt apology is great but you don't really need it, to feel better, to move forward, or even to forgive. It's nice to have someone say that to you, but it's okay if it's not said too.


So today, do ask yourself, do you really need that apology?




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gfunk441
02 de mar. de 2023

An apology should always be about mending relationships, so sincere apologies are important and needed for a relationship. Coerced apologies are more challenging. Parents must teach children to regret bad behaviors and restore relationships, but the apologies I dislike most are those from students forced to say, “I’m sorry.” I feel for the kid who isn’t sorry or regretful. —Glenda Funk


BTW, I tried to publish this comment and received a “sign up” prompt. What?

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Nadia Fatima
02 de mar. de 2023
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I agree that kids should be taught to regret unacceptable behavior, it's for their own good.


New to blogging, so I am not sure about the sign up prompt, if you could please tell me what exactly is the issue.


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Fran McVeigh
Fran McVeigh
02 de mar. de 2023

Welcome to the Slicing World.

"Real" apologies may be helpful to both parties but the fake and insincere ones ones are a waste of breath, time and energy!

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Nadia Fatima
02 de mar. de 2023
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Totally agree

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Schuyler
02 de mar. de 2023

I love this! You handle language beautifully, like with "dusting" your blog. What you wrote about depending upon the words of others providing an opportunity for them to sabotage your peace really resonated with me. That's powerful.

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Nadia Fatima
02 de mar. de 2023
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I am glad you did!


Your words sparkle motivation.

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ejcvictor
02 de mar. de 2023

I often feel like I know an apology is heartfelt when I see the change- then the words have meaning. Welcome to the slicing life! Your reflections have me thinking.

Erika

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Nadia Fatima
02 de mar. de 2023
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I am glad to hear that. Thanks.

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Joanne Emery
Joanne Emery
02 de mar. de 2023

Great reflection. Especially liked: "I don't really need to feed my soul with words from others, knowing it means another chance to sabotage my peace, most of the times. I am now independent from this bond."

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Nadia Fatima
02 de mar. de 2023
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Thanks

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