Every Knight Matters
Weekly Wellness Newsletter
October 24, 2022
GOALS FOR THE WEEK
WEEKLY WORDS OF WISDOM
UNDERSTANDING AND RIGHTING A WRONG
It happens from time to time. We hurt others. We offend others. We bother others in some way. Sometimes, it is intentional and sometimes it is not. None of us is perfect but we do have the perfect opportunity to manage these human moments that creates UNDERSTANDING and connection. When we remind ourselves that our words and actions impact others and their words and actions impacts us, we can make a choice to do something when those words and actions hurt them. We can RIGHT our WRONGS.
This week, we are going to learn about how we can take ownership for the times that we have hurt or WRONGED someone else, including ourselves. We are going to practice authentic apologies and reflect on why forgiveness and acceptance is also an important part of the process. Let’s face it, our connections, friendships, relationships and family MATTER and learning how to be accountable for our words and actions and accepting someone’s apology helps to create a culture of compassion, UNDERSTANDING, empathy, and care… and that’s the kind of culture that MATTERS.
If mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth, what if we viewed RIGHTING our WRONGS in the same way? What if we considered our WRONGS as opportunities to learn and evolve as a person and in our relationships? RIGHTING A WRONG is really about UNDERSTANDING our mistakes and how they affect those around us. It’s taking the opportunity to step up. It’s about moving toward each other in care and compassion rather than holding on to anger and resentment. It’s all about choice… the choice to take accountability for our actions, the choice to UNDERSTAND that we all make mistakes and the choice to forgive and accept others for their mistakes. This is why RIGHTING A WRONG, matters.
FAMILY FOCUS
MAKING AMENDS
One of the hardest phrases for people to say is, "I'm sorry." Admitting a fault is not easy because is shows vulnerability. However, the simple act of apologizing is so powerful! Telling someone that you care enough about them to admit a fault gives you the opportunity to move forward, rebuild trust, and create the type of relationship that can withstand negative moments. This is true with family, friends, co-workers, peers, and others. Let's work on being mature enough to say "I'm sorry," make amends, and do the right thing in the future. This week, take some time as a family to discuss the following questions.
- Have you ever genuinely apologized for hurting someone’s feelings or doing something disrespectful?
- Have you ever received an apology from someone who hurt your feelings or disrespected you?
- What do you think it means to RIGHT A WRONG?
- What are some ways that help us UNDERSTAND that we might need to RIGHT A WRONG?
- What might happen if people didn’t apologize or RIGHT their WRONGS?’
- What might happen if people didn’t forgive when we tried to RIGHT our WRONGS?
- What is it like to forgive someone? What is it like to be forgiven?
- How might making amends and offering forgiveness be equally important?
- How are making amends, forgiveness and UNDERSTANDING connected?
- How might it be easier to RIGHT A WRONG by remembering that everyone makes mistakes?
- How might it make it easier to forgive someone who has WRONGED us by remembering that everyone makes mistakes?
- What might change in your friendships and relationships if you sought UNDERSTANDING, even when you have been hurt?
- How does RIGHTING A WRONG help us to GET UNDERSTANDING and show how much and why we MATTER?