How to redeem yourself with dignity

November 10, 12:33 PMHolistic Wellness ExaminerAlice Landry

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As a human being, you will probably end up making mistakes in life. To progress on your path, you can learn from your errors, choose healthier options next time, and redeem yourself gracefully.

Whether you are at fault over a complicated matter or a simple oversight, the first and most important step is to admit your transgression and assume ownership.

If you do not take responsibility for a wrongdoing, the repercussions can create internal and external stress and snowball into more complex circumstances.

In your mind, you must process the event, acknowledge where you could have done better, and decide that you need to express an apology.

Emotionally, guilt and shame can start to eat away at your inner core, but you need to remain in a state of compassion. Realize that you did create a problem but try to possess self-empathy instead of pity or defeat.

Instead of claiming, "I'm such a bad person. No one is going to trust me now," declare something like "I am a good person who made a bad choice. I can redeem myself and create situations where others feel I am trustworthy and reliable."

Once you've mentally and emotionally held yourself accountable, even if no one else was involved and you had to admit your errors to yourself, you can now physically say you are sorry.

Ask the person or persons who are directly involved to meet with you in a neutral setting where you can admit your mistake and request forgiveness.

Confidently address them and sincerely apologize for what you did. If your act was a simple misunderstanding, ask for a chance to explain your perception of what was happening.

If you purposefully wronged someone, are now regretting it, and are seeking forgiveness, give the other person time to reflect, speak, and react.

Thoughts, words, and feelings are only one level of change. In order for others to trust you again, you must maintain your integrity through meaningful relationships, purposeful connections, and soulful actions.

Spiritual growth and self-awareness come when you create an inner sense and outer path of love and apply it practically to your daily life. Consistent, positive habits based on honor and goodwill decrease the chance for future hurtful mistakes.

Understanding your errors from a mind, body, heart, and soul perspective can help you develop insight into negative beliefs and patterns.

The knowledge that often comes naturally when you assume responsibility for harmful words and actions can help you understand why you chose so poorly to begin with.

When you consciously hold yourself accountable for faults and redeem yourself with dignity, you may be less likely to make the same mistake again and ultimately create better life Karma.

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Affirmations: I confidently and courageously assume responsibility for any errors in thought, judgment, communication or action during today or any time in my past. I consciously make amends with those whom I have hurt. I forgive myself for any mistakes and increase awareness of why I made the choice to begin with. I am trustworthy and reliable and form honorable relationships.

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