tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post7059491180117495631..comments2023-10-08T08:21:25.745-07:00Comments on My Grama's Soul: JUST SAY YOU ARE SORRY.....................My Grama's Soulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10114089036939629527noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-91909717964776634782011-06-10T17:12:08.854-07:002011-06-10T17:12:08.854-07:00You are so right, Jo. "I don't know how o...You are so right, Jo. "I don't know how one can navigate this life without humility and forgiveness." Beautiful, powerful words.<br /><br />It breaks my heart that you grew up in an environment which molded you to take the blame for everything and apologize when you have nothing to apologize for. May I just say that you have thrived above and beyond into a lovely and warm woman who I admire more with each visit to this precious world you have created. Blessings to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-6135684274534569352011-06-09T19:24:01.971-07:002011-06-09T19:24:01.971-07:00You, Mary and I could spend a day..no, a week toge...You, Mary and I could spend a day..no, a week together with a cup a something (without the booze)and share so many of the same childhood memories. Only one who's been there knows how sorry it truly was.... But since we're big girls now, we could giggle along with the tears....<br />You're one special lady Jo :)Vicki/Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388688356180736777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-13953779413449706882011-06-08T16:03:30.187-07:002011-06-08T16:03:30.187-07:00Truer word have not been spokenTruer word have not been spokenAngela Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259497363075016359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-34017771078169320182011-06-08T06:56:45.823-07:002011-06-08T06:56:45.823-07:00Forgiving yourself is part of loving yourself. Tha...Forgiving yourself is part of loving yourself. Thanks for stopping by my blog Jo. <br /><><Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08886045805509904850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-90527622361156874722011-06-08T04:54:32.989-07:002011-06-08T04:54:32.989-07:00You are right that there is a difference in a genu...You are right that there is a difference in a genuine apology and one that is not. Growing up in a dysfunctional family kind of skews your view on a lot of things {I know this first hand}. Thanks so much for visiting me. hugs♥oliveOlivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-52917429838177998262011-06-07T22:55:35.996-07:002011-06-07T22:55:35.996-07:00We are so very much alike...I say it too often and...We are so very much alike...I say it too often and hear it rarely. I sometimes think about how much healing would take place for me if I just heard those words and knew that they were truly spoken. I want to say it now...for all the pain and hurt, from then and now...I'm sorry. take care.joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-56882811242056387642011-06-07T19:49:22.782-07:002011-06-07T19:49:22.782-07:00Great Post Jo... and so heartfelt. I do believe t...Great Post Jo... and so heartfelt. I do believe that a sincere apology heals and can put a wrong right again. Many times I forfeit the need to be right because Peace and Harmony are far more important to me than debating a topic with someone not in agreement or prone to argument... so many times Ego prevents folks from having Humility and Forgiveness... not knowing that Forgiving is as much for the person doing and offering the forgiving as those who are receiving it.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by and your sweet comment on my latest creation. Yes, after retiring from the Corporate World I emmersed myself in my Passion of being an Artist and began experimenting with Fabric Art, which I now do frequently and entirely by hand, it is a Blissful past-time and I can take my humble needle, thread and my hands to the most enchanting places to be inspired and just create.<br /><br />Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The BohemianBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-38218853560654997042011-06-07T17:55:23.673-07:002011-06-07T17:55:23.673-07:00Truer words were never written. I feel I am alway...Truer words were never written. I feel I am always saying I am sorry...I often thought it was a good thing to do but maybe I wanted to be a martyr. I have learned to focus on the situation and respond accordingly. It has been a life long process.<br /><br />Thanks for being so candid, Jo.<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-81630070754493838352011-06-07T16:15:12.984-07:002011-06-07T16:15:12.984-07:00Remember the movie "Love Story?" And th...Remember the movie "Love Story?" And the line that goes (I think) "love means never having to say you're sorry?" I never agreed with that sentiment. Love means just the opposite, to me. Great post, Jo.Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-38583353224560385982011-06-07T14:34:16.771-07:002011-06-07T14:34:16.771-07:00I think it's tied to taking responsibility. A...I think it's tied to taking responsibility. As a child, you were not responsible- definitely not. As adults we are responsible for our actions and we we screw up, make a mistake, harm someone, disappoint someone - you get the picture - we do need to take responsibility and apologize. <br /><br />I believe that a lot of parents are not teaching their children to take responsibility for their actions or to feel sorry when they inconvenience others. Oops, off that soap box, too. But I do think this is a good point and a good post. Thanks for doing it.webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-69720057212176835512011-06-07T14:23:34.904-07:002011-06-07T14:23:34.904-07:00Oh my, you and I are twins. I, too, was raised in...Oh my, you and I are twins. I, too, was raised in an alcoholic home and grew up to become one myself (in recovery 20 years now). I'm sorry was never said in my home, even when my dad came home drunk in the middle of the night and knocked the jar of my tadpoles off the porch, killing them. I was the one who was wrong because I was not supposed to cry.<br /><br />I grew up always feeling I had to say I am sorry, even if the other person was wrong. In the early days of our relationship hubby would often say to me, "I wish you would stop saying that." I have gotten better with age, but there are times I will blurt out "I'm sorry" to others just because I find it hard to deal with any kind of conflict.<br />Marymxtodis123https://www.blogger.com/profile/13583200601379394225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-18781856890440719912011-06-07T14:12:32.301-07:002011-06-07T14:12:32.301-07:00You said it all beautifully dear Jo! Learning how...You said it all beautifully dear Jo! Learning how to apologize for something is one of life's most important stages. We feel the affects of it one way or the other! ~Hugs...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-29678846073727730452011-06-07T13:59:06.041-07:002011-06-07T13:59:06.041-07:00So beautifully said, Jo. Have a beautifully day:)
...So beautifully said, Jo. Have a beautifully day:)<br />~Debra xxx<br />Capers of the vintage vixenswww.MaisonStGermain.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916957841730565226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-76846336711268456002011-06-07T13:51:55.847-07:002011-06-07T13:51:55.847-07:00True words. We all battle that old ego don't ...True words. We all battle that old ego don't we. and... Words are so powerful.<br /><br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16980709067973460368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202465070162331558.post-41562078210773261262011-06-07T13:49:59.364-07:002011-06-07T13:49:59.364-07:00Saying your sorry is easy, it is feeling it that i...Saying your sorry is easy, it is feeling it that is hard! LOL!<br />I do know what you mean. I too, used to apologize for every thing until a kind friend asked me why I did it. It was a real eye opener for me and I think started me on the road to more self awareness all those years ago.<br />Thank you for your fab post!<br />Hugs,<br />TerriTerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308857175275747562noreply@blogger.com