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Proper apologies have three parts: 1) �What I d...

Proper apologies have three parts:

1) �What I did was wrong.

2) �I feel badly that I hurt you.

3) �How do I make this better?

Yes, some people may take advantage of you when answering question three. But most people will be genuinely appreciative of your make-good efforts. They may tell you hot to make it better in some small, easy way. And often, they'll work harder to help make things better themselves.

Students would say to me: "What if I apologize and the other person doesn't apologize back?" I'd tell them: "That's not something you can control, so don't let it eat at you."

If other people owe you an apology, and your words of apology to them are proper and heartfelt, you still may not hear from them for a while. After all, what are the odds that they get to the right emotional place to apologize at the exact moment you do? So just be patient. Many times in my career I saw students apologize, then several days later, their teammates came around. Your patience will be both appreciated and rewarded.

Author: Randy Pausch, Source: The Last Lecture - p.162-163
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In a society that emphasizes self-satisfaction,...

In a society that emphasizes self-satisfaction, many are deserting their families for some kind of �self-fulfillment,� either in their careers or through new and �more meaningful� relationships. There are instances when one must, with spiritual guidance, bring to an end a destructive relationship. But, too often, selfishness dominates and one leaves behind the richest opportunity for growth and eternal self-fulfillment�marriage and family. There is no setting that teaches unselfishness better than the family. And only through love and understanding can ultimate self-fulfillment be achieved.
Author: Steve F. Gilliland, Source: �Me and You�Finding Balance in Marriage,� Tambuli, Feb 1988, 38. �Me and You�Finding Balance in Marriage,� Tambuli, Feb 1988, 38
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Do you want guidance? Have you prayed to the Lo...

Do you want guidance? Have you prayed to the Lord for inspiration? Do you want to do right or do you want to do what you want to do whether or not it is right? Do you want to do what is best for you in the long run or what seems more desirable for the moment? Have you prayed? How much have you prayed? How did you pray? Have you prayed as did the Savior of the world in Gethsemane or did you ask for what you want regardless of its being proper? Do you say in your prayers: �Thy will be done�? Did you say, �Heavenly Father, if you will inspire and impress me with the right, I will do that right�? Or, did you pray, �Give me what I want or I will take it anyway�? Did you say: �Father in Heaven, I love you, I believe in you, I know you are omniscient. I am honest. I am sincerely desirous of doing right. I know you can see the end from the beginning. You can see the future. You can discern if under this situation I present, I will have peace or turmoil, happiness or sorrow, success or failure. Tell me, please, loved Heavenly Father, and I promise to do what you tell me to do.� Have you prayed that way? Don�t you think it might be wise? Are you courageous enough to pray that prayer?
Author: Spencer W. Kimball, Source: Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball: htt...
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