Greg Rolfe

7 years ago · 1 min. reading time · ~10 ·

Blogging
>
Greg blog
>
The frustrating reality of “I am Sorry”

The frustrating reality of “I am Sorry”

4bb1ec1f.jpgAs we grow in our lives we make a number of mistakes, some large others not so bad but mistakes are made. What we learn from these mistakes is that the phrase “I am sorry” does not fix or repair said mistake.

Yes we are truly repentant for our actions but the broken door or hurt feelings are not fixed. There are many situations where an “I am sorry” is all we can say but the damage is already done and is not healed by our regret.

How many times have you heard the phrase “I said I was sorry” from someone who was taught that concern over the situation was enough. Yes, I agree that there is not always something we can do after we error, but we must also understand that there are real consequences as the result of our actions.

How many times have we said “I wish I had not done/said that”? We must be concerned before we act not just after. And yes while I understand we cannot all ways be “in the moment” we can learn to be more alert to the actions we are doing and not just live in the, wow, I am sorry. As my grandma always said “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”.

May your day be filled with wonder and opportunity!

Blessings.

#mistake #action #reality #phrase #situation
Comments

Greg Rolfe

7 years ago #2

Excellent application! Also great advice. #1

mohammed khalaf

7 years ago #1

Mind Your Mouth. As in, speak slowly. The tendency is to speak faster and faster when we are nervous. That can cause major slip-ups and can prevent you from catching errors of thought or inappropriate speech on the fly. When you reduce your speaking speed, you allot your brain time to catch up with what you are saying, which allows you to redact, revisit, or retract any slip-ups.

Articles from Greg Rolfe

View blog
1 year ago · 1 min. reading time

Prevailing winds

Prevailing winds · It has been said that you should go with the flow. · Watch and see which way the ...

1 year ago · 1 min. reading time

I am requesting your opinion

I am requesting your input · I have a question to put before you. · In an attempt to explain the que ...

1 year ago · 1 min. reading time

Feelings: bane or blessings

Feelings: bane or blessings · As each of us knows every day brings with it its own problems and its ...

Related professionals

You may be interested in these jobs

  • The Hartford

    Executive Underwriter, Technology| Remote

    Found in: Jooble US O C2 - 2 days ago

    The Hartford Chicago, IL, United States

    Executive Underwriter, P&C National Accounts page is loaded Executive Underwriter, P&C National Accounts · Apply locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R Executive Underwriter - UW07CDSenior Executive Underwriter - UW07CC We're d ...

  • Brothers that just do Gutters- Douglas County, CO

    Lead Gutter Installer

    Found in: One Red Cent US C2 - 3 days ago

    Brothers that just do Gutters- Douglas County, CO Castle Rock, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionAre you tired of feeling under appreciated and not having a clear defined career path in your job? Imagine if you could know exactly what you needed to do to receive a pay raise and promotion from day one. At The Brothers that just do Gutters, you ...

  • Travel Nurses Inc

    Travel Radiology Technologist

    Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 1 day ago

    Travel Nurses Inc Wailuku, United States

    Applying to Travel Radiology Technologist · Show description · What's your contact info? · Full name · Required · * · Email · Required · * · Phone number · Required · * · When would you like to start? · Apr · 14 , 2024 · What's your contact info? · Full name · Required ...