Forgiveness: How to ask and give yourself

"To err is human". Who never heard this maxim from a friend right after stepping on the ball? O error It is indeed an inherent defect in human nature, proof of this is that we often make mistakes without realizing what we are doing, or trying to get right. We sin for excess and lack.

If it is almost impossible to take only right attitudes toward other people, how can we get rid of the feeling of uneasiness and heavy conscience that follows when we realize the mistake? Apologizing to those we hurt? It is the natural answer.

The time we take to realize the mistake and trying to fix it is what really counts. To know acknowledge our flaws is a matter of personal development: some people find it easy to apologizewhile others are more proud and consequently feel less comfortable doing so.


This attitude, while relatively common, is harmful to both the wrongdoer and the injured, because it does not allow the parties to discuss the problem and then to overcome it appropriately.

Many people have a hard time apologizing because they feel diminished by the act. By apologizing we are admitting that we are not perfect and that hurts our pride ?, explains psychologist Priscila Gaspar. According to her, "nothing better than a dialogue, perhaps sealed with a hug and, why not, some tears."

?Fix the error it is fundamental. It is no use apologizing and doing nothing to fix or alleviate the consequences of the misconduct.


On the other hand, if a person just repairs the mistake and says nothing, is it because pride is still present and he can't feel comfortable?

Although we have not acted with malicious intent, it is ideal that we should admit the mistake and approach the other person with a sincere apology for what happened. This is the first step in making consciousness feel more relieved. Then it's important learn to forgive yourself. A heavy conscience, even after asking the injured person for forgiveness, can cause emotional disorders such as anxiety and even mild symptoms of depression.

Still according to Priscila, it is necessary to understand that failure is a characteristic of the human being. That way we can get along better with our mistakes and not punish ourselves so much for them. After asking for forgiveness, one has to overcome one's mistake so as not to impair the quality of life. "If we accepted our imperfections, it would be easier to live with our faults and limitations," concludes the psychologist.

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