Pope’s amorous message gone viral
I meant to show up for a friend when she was struggling, but my tight schedule then didn’t permit. Hoping to make it up to her, I messaged, “Can I have you for a weekend?”. She went quiet. I saw too late how my use of FOR instead of ON could have been misunderstood. I tried frantically to reach out but she never opened the door for clarity or reconciliation. I stopped—not because I didn’t care, but for the simple reason that I thought she knew me well enough to see past my error. Unless, of course, this mistake was just the final echo of deeper failings I never took seriously.
Reflection
🚨No one communicates or acts perfectly all the time. Slip-ups happen.
🍅 Whenever we are wrong,we must have the nobility to apologise and sincerely mean it by putting in the effort to avoid repetition.
🚨 Whenever we are wronged, we must learn to let go even if the person is not sorry.
🚨 Holding on to every mistake only breeds resentment. Forgiveness allows room for understanding and growth.
🚨 However, learn to distinguish genuine errors from repeated hurtful/harmful behaviour disguised as mistakes.
🚨Look beyond apologies by observing if actions align with words over time.
🚨If mistakes follow a pattern, thus becoming manipulative tactics, setting clear boundaries shields emotional well-being.
🦶As difficult as it may seem, some interactions are not meant to be salvaged. Choosing peace over prolonged hurt is self-care, not selfishness.
🚨Boundaries are not just barriers but doors that open only to respect and sincerity.
🚨 Therefore, learn to invest into relationships that respect and uplift rather than drain and destabilise.
🚨Indeed, some bridges are rebuilt with understanding and forgiveness but others must be burned down to protect our peace.
⌛ Serenity ⏳
☦️Forgive mistakes but don’t ignore warning signs of manipulative patterns as energy spent on constant apologies is better invested in genuine change.
🛐May we discern and act wisely. Amen
