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The Reverand John Conn's Newletter Article

On Apology

Have you apologized to anyone lately? Have you ever thought about what an apology really is all about? When you have apologized to someone, how did it make you feel? What was the outcome of your apology? How about the other way around…how did it make you feel when someone apologized to you and really meant it?

Consider this…true apologies are a kind of offering intended to restore dignity and self respect to the offended party. An apology can work a miracle, inspiring spontaneous generosity and forgiveness on the part of the offended, whether it is a whole group of people or a single individual.

The process of apologizing involves the following gestures…offering an explanation of why you are apologizing, communicating remorse, shame, humility or sincerity; making a gesture of reparation or reconciliation.

A true apology, when you think about it, is among the most graceful and profound of all human exchanges. When it is sincere, it is not an end but a new beginning. It is a behavior that requires of both parties an attitude of honesty, generosity, humility, commitment, and courage.

A heartfelt apology can be a powerful doorway to intimacy and healing.

John