...Have you ever made a mistake, one that at first you didn't realize you were making until it was too late?
Here, let me put it this way. Have you ever slid your car into reverse and started backing out and in those few moments it takes you to turn your head around, you run into something and smash your bumper? Or have you ever rounded a corner in a store with a shopping cart and slammed right into the person waiting on the other side just because you were in a bit of a hurry? Or have you ever planned something with a large group of people and because you forgot a few 'minor' details everything goes horribly wrong?
What do you do when you receive that dent in your car? Or when you crash into a stranger's shopping cart? I mean, what do you do when someone looks up at you and says, "Hey, you made a mistake." ...Do you retire from ever driving again to avoid any more dents? Do you refuse to buy groceries simply because you can't steer a shopping cart? I mean, I know what they say about the horse that threw you ...you have to get back on, but what happens when the horse won't let you back on? Or when you're so traumatized by the fall that you can't seem to get yourself to try again. Ever. ...What do you do then?
..I can imagine what you might be thinking. Mistakes are part of being human. Everyone makes mistakes. You just have to learn from them and move on. And although I agree with that, I can't say that it's entirely that easy. I mean, what if your mistake actually caused some damage? What if it wasn't just the car that you dented? Or the activity that you spoiled? What if it was something more? ..What do you do then? Apologize? Somehow that doesn't seem enough..
I guess all I'm trying to say is, do you have any advice?
Sweet Moments in Primary
5 years ago
7 comments:
whose car did you hit?
I didn't hit anybody's car. ;)
is the hypothetical and you just want to be prepared, or is this a totally serious question ;)
Both. Sort of. I haven't done any of the things that I wrote about, but something very similar.
well that all depends on what you did. If it hurt someone else, make amends first. But with every mistake, no matter how large...you can feel bad about it for a while. Have a cry night even if needed. Get a sappy movie & some oreos. Then that night pick a day, and on that day, forget about your mistake. Move on. You have to decide to do it.
there is a reason it's called a mistake. It's not something you meant to do. And things happen to everyone. Hope this helped.
I agree. You make amends and move on... More than likely the person will forgive you before you forgive yourself. So prolonging it is just causing you more pain. At least thats been my experience. You are an amazing person Julia.. Who wouldn't forgive you? Love ya!
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