The truth about apologies is this; you can sorry, but he or she may not be ready to forgive. Your hearts in the right place for wanting to repair what’s been broken. Sometimes words are left unspoken. You can be truly sorry for any damage you may have inflicted. In fact that pull at your heart is indeed the Holy Spirit. You can not force your way into another’s life. God never forced His presence where it wouldn’t survive. The truth about apologies is this; sometimes you must let go and accept it for what it now is.
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Truth indeed that one can not force another to forgive, to love, to accept their views. A lovely write
Well written. Your revolves around the complexity of forgiveness and the limitations of apologies. It explores the notion that while one can express genuine remorse for their actions, reconciliation is not guaranteed, as the recipient may not be ready to forgive.
GenXer, this feels grounded and sincere. Thereβs a calm wisdom hereβ¦not flashy, just honest about the limits of apology and the cost of respecting anotherβs timing. It lands gently, but firmly. Well done, my friend. πΉπ€ππ―οΈπ¦ββ¬
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