thanks to all who responded. your insights proved really helpful.
My letter of apology is a culmination of my self examination and I
feel a sense of peace. I cannot control the outcome, Some people
cannot accept apologies because they have their own issues but I am
better for having confronted this flaw in my character and am already
learning to be a better friend to others.
P.S. she is not involved with TM at all,
Mindy the Artisan
On Aug 7, 2009, at 5:11 AM, [email protected] wrote:
Forgiving yourself is one of the most difficult things to do. I
don't know what you have done, said or written that you think is so
horrible, but email the person you think you offended, apologize
directly to them-not the list- and be done with it.
Love means forgiveness is always at hand...all you need to do is
hold hands.
Love,
Jude
In a message dated 8/3/2009 8:13:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
We've been talking how this disease has affected our friendships
but only how others have treated us because of this disease.
I need to make apologies to a lovely person who extended the hand
of friendship (during that early period of the disease) to me and
in my pain, anger and confusion I just trashed the whole
relationship, taking advantage of her in the process. I know for a
fact she is very angry and hurt and if I don't make amends for the
damage I did, her opinion of me would be correct.
It has been painful for me to look back with unclouded eyes at my
behavior but if I want to recover and grow in my soul and spirit
just as my body has recently experienced I need to do this.
Encouragement and similar experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Mindy the Artisan
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