Last week was a pretty rotten week. After learning the very disappointing news of Braden not getting the job in MN, I found myself having panic attacks that got progressively worse thru the week. I suffered from panic attacks my whole life and they were the worst after 2001. In the last year, however, I have hardly had any. So it was a bit frustrating to not be able to shake them all week.
Friday, I found out that I had severely offended someone without meaning to or realizing it. The whole things stemmed from a grave misunderstanding on her part, but the offense was given just the same. I'm grateful to have had it brought to my attention, but it broke my heart that someone could think what she thought of me. I realized that as my tact has waned, I have probably offended many people who just swallow it and black list me, believing I intended to offend.
If anyone out there feels offended by my actions, let me apologize. To give offense, to demean, to belittle, to criticize is not something I want to do or try to do. If you feel judged by me, chances are good that I do NOT judge you. But if my words or actions led you to believe otherwise, I am so sorry. I hope to improve in this area and edify, not belittle, all those around me.
1 comment:
I feel ya sister! I am in the same boat and trying to figure it out. Sometimes I think the answer is just to keep my mouth shut, sometimes I can't, sometimes I don't realize what I say hurts someone else. I try to remember that it is a conscious action and CHOICE to take offense. Though that cannot be used as an excuse to disregard sensitivity to others. Good luck, I love you. :)
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