The Act of Apologizing

Volume 46 No. 2 | March/April 2013 | Page 68

“Sorry!”

“I admit, it’s my fault.”

“Please forgive me. It won’t happen again.”

If these words come easily to your mouth, I can say that you are very lucky. Wondering why?
The answer is simple, not all people can admit that they do things in a wrong manner.

Apologizing is one of the hardest thing to do. It takes humility and vulnerability. But it can save
relationships and open the door for healing. Apologies take courage. And many have the struggle to
show this courage. But we should not be afraid to apologize. It removes burdens to our hearts.

An apology opens a dialogue between yourself and the other person. It is the willingness to
admit mistakes that gives an opportunity to communicate in order to start dealing with feelings.
Apologizing could mean that we acknowledge that we made an unacceptable behavior. This helps to
rebuild trust and reestablish relationship with the other person. It also gives chance to discuss what is
and isn't acceptable.

Moreover, when we admit that the situation was our fault, it restores dignity to the person being
hurt. This can begin the healing process, and it can ensure that he/she doesn't unjustly blame
himself/herself for what happened. Lastly, a sincere apology shows that we are taking responsibility for
the actions we had done. This can strengthen our self-confidence, self-respect, and reputation.

We all need to learn how to apologize – after all, no one is perfect. We all make mistakes, and we
all have the capability to hurt people through our behaviors and actions, whether these are intentional
or not. Sometimes people don’t even realize the hurt they are creating around them by failing to take
responsibility for their actions. Maybe it’s you, maybe it’s someone you know, but everyone knows
someone who has suffered from this at some time.

Now is the time to make a change.

Choose the path of humility. Choose the path of healing. Choose love above pride. Choose to apologize.

Prepared by:

Karen E. Luzon

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

 Respect your Future Self

Volume 49 No. 5 | September/October 2016 | Page 69 | Glen

“Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary
detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and
being nothing.” - Denis Waitley

Most of the time our plans for ourselves do not ensue. There are lot of setbacks as you go along
life’s journey. Everyone should understand that not all things occur in the time that we expect, instead
they take place when the right timing come. And in everyone’s success, we bump into such catastrophes
either big or small. Regardless of what happened in our past, it do not determine on what will come
about in the future. Always remember that future lies on the present and not in the past. If you had
failed once, you should not give up because until the hands of the clock is revolving there are
opportunities and chances to take. Life must goes on.

Winning combinations come from genuinely believing in yourself and overcoming failures.

When I entered college, a lot of things happened. I actually cried when I got failing grade in one of
my major examinations which is the first time. Not only that, during my quizzes and midterms
examinations, I also got a low score. These are unusual things since I am one of the best in our class in
our high school days. But, as I go along my challenging Certified Public Accountant (CPA) journey, it
made me realized that failing once is enough. It is not the time to say “I give up” for the reason that I can
manage to do better and improve myself. I just have to take new steps to move forward. I really want
this so I have make the best out of myself.

Seeing my future self that is contented and happy is one of the best things I ever imagined.
Knowing that I never surrender in those hardships is amazing. And lot of doors of opportunities that are
opening for my better future.

As of now, only few days are left in the first semester of the academic year and I can say that
despite of tiredness, loneliness, and failures there are still good things that are happening and results
are beyond the expectations. There will be more failures, low scores on quizzes and examinations,
rejections, and struggles to overcome as I continue however, I am ready to face them. The more I fail
and recover and improve, the better person I can be. Embrace failures, smile, and make peace with it.
The journey may be difficult but the result is worth to wait.

Prepared by:

Karen E. Luzon

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy