How I did it: There was a point in time where I realized that all people are different, and that's just fine. It took a lot of courage to not apologize for everything all the time. I practiced and talked to myself about a lot of situations before I would try and apologize.

Lessons & tips: The most important thing I can tell you, is that if this is your goal, you have to let go of the way others are towards you as well. It takes an understanding person, to NOT apologize for being themselves.

I would yell and scream at people about running my life, or telling me what to do. I'm not sorry for what I said, but I was sorry for how I said it. This is key.

You can easily say things to hurt someone's feelings simply based on how you say them. If you're trying to just tell someone how it is, then do just that, tell them. Think about how you're going to say it, and when. Be understanding of their feelings.

Everyone is unique, and anyone who interacts with you, plays a part in your life one way or another. The experiences you get from other people, no matter how good or bad them may be, guide your life to how it is and vice versa. Never ever apologize for who you are.

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Oct 25, 2008, 04:59PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer