“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure.
I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you
can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my
best.”
- Marilyn Monroe
Everyone
makes mistakes! This is a fact. But, do we all recognize them? Some yes, others
'not really'. There are times in life when we all make mistakes, but our enormous
pride forces us to deny them.
'Who, me?! No, I did not do it!'
And you
repeat these words so loudly and so constantly that, in the end, not even you
know the real truth anymore. People then judge you harshly, as if they suddenly
became great saints; as if they had never made or denied their mistakes.
Horrible
scenery, isn't it? But, it sure happened to you too! Let's state three truths clearly.
1. Making mistakes is perfectly natural
Every
human being makes mistakes, as every human being can become a victim of
somebody else's mistakes. We cannot change this facts, simply because a perfect
world does not exist. So what can we do??
2. Being a connoisseur of your own mistakes is perfectly necessary
First
of all, we must be aware of our wrongs. Realizing what we did wrong, being
aware of each of our mistakes is the first step to success. If we know what we
did wrong, our conscience will play a huge role in avoiding making the same
mistake for the second time.
3. Denying your mistakes is just another 'perfect' mistake
Being
aware of your mistakes but not recognizing them in front of others is a strong
sign of a weak character. Facing the truth is hard, especially for proud
people, but existential. If you cannot admit when you are wrong, how can you
demand respect?
Dropping to conclusions.
A
song's lyrics say that 'sorry seems to be
the hardest word'. For some, 'sorry' is the hardest word. But it is also
the only way to build a strong personality, to gain respect in the society and
to improve the relationship with other people.