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For the past few years, Alpha’s been on a self-improvement odyssey. He started thinking about all of the people in his life that have had the greatest impact on his life, whether positively or negatively. Further, he contemplated people who have hurt him or he’s hurt.
He’s started the “Aaron Apology Tour.” He’s been reaching out to people to which he thinks he owes an apology- even as far back as high school. The craziest thing is the amount of relief he’s found was been unbelievable and incredible. He felt amazing and intoxicated. Most of the people have been gracious.
Alpha references the quote, “Apologizing doesn’t mean that you were right and I was wrong- it simply means I value our relationship more than my ego.” For whatever reason, some people can’t bring themselves to say the simple words “I’m sorry.“
Then he took it a step further. He started also forgiving. Nothing was as freeing as forgiving nor as difficult- the most difficult thing that Alpha had to do. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse or dismiss what has been done. Forgiveness does prevent their behavior from breaking your heart.
Truly understanding, acknowledging, accepting, and forgiving somebody, including yourself, you will be amazed at how you feel, how you heal, and how things get brighter. Getting to that place is definitely not easy, and the more that a person has done to you, the harder it may be. “Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself” – you are doing it so you feel better and life is more productive.
Alpha has a challenge for you. First, he challenges you to apologize to someone. The second part of this challenge is forgiving someone who you harbor resentment for. You will be amazed at you feel and how you heal.
