I like watching the CBS TV show NCIS. I guess it is the US Navy sailor
in me that enjoys that show. It is a well done show though a bit sappy at times, but I kind of like that too as I did with Star Trek.
On the show special agent Gibbs has a rule that one should never
apologize as he sees it as a sign of weakness. I disagree! I think it takes a
strong person to apologize. It takes someone who cares about integrity and
value in their relationships. Apologizing does not always indicate that you are
wrong and the other person is correct. It may indicate that you recognize hurt
feelings and perhaps it was the way something was said or done that caused it. It
often means that you value your relationships more than your ego.
When I see that I have made an error, and I make my share of
them, I do not mind apologizing. I see it as a desire to make a relationship
right again. I feel the same about
accepting the other person’s apology to restore a relationship after a
disruption. Do you value your
relationships enough to be strong and offer an apology?
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Apologies: Very necessary and shows kindness.
ReplyDeleteIndeed often very necessary and all too often not given.
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