What do we do when a mistake has been made? Do we talk about our intentions? Do we apologize? Do we say “I’m sorry”?
It is important how we talk about our mistakes. It is important that we frame our conversation in a way that the wronged person has every chance to be heard. One of the things that is most difficult to say is “I made a mistake”. It is hard to be accountable. The quest for accountability, however, is freeing for both parties.
I just attended the Gather at the River convocation. It was held in San Antonio, Texas at Travis Park United Methodist Church. It was sponsored by the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) and the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA).
There were over 700 people in attendance from all over the globe. I have never been in a more welcoming environment. The boundaries of gay, straight, transgender, gender identification, marital status, physical ability all just seemed to disappear in the safety of that environment. The creation of safety was very intentional on the part of the organizers.
My reflection on this first “day after” is that we need to see with our hearts. If we see with hearts filled with love, then those boundaries will continue to disappear. Do you think it could really be that simple?
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