Just say you’re sorry. Yes, we want to be right and make him or her wrong, but life’s too short to stonewall an offense we’ve caused.

“Prove it,” you say.

Below is a text messaged conversation I had with Tammy this morning. Backstory: I rushed her off the phone, because I strenuously dislike (hate) talking on the phone…with anyone. Ironic, I know, because my calling is communicating with people; but the phone is to me what snakes were to Indiana Jones. Too strange to discuss now, but I’ll explain in a future post. Bottom line, I was a jerk to my wife.

Text from Jon: “Sorry 4 my insensitivity this a.m. I was putting preference above your feelings & I’m sorry. Forgive?”

Within seconds she responds.

Text from Tammy: “Absolutely, sorry for being so sensitive. Love u!!! Actually I am crazy about u!!”

I’ll admit, an apology is not usually this simple. Sometimes it requires more than a couple emoticon laced sentences for someone to gage its authenticity. Furthermore, the forgiveness is not typically that available.

But, the principle is still enduring. Sorry can heal the cracks and caverns of generational wounds. Start with the small ones and work up to the big ones as you go. It will transform your day, but more so your life.