"It Takes a Big Heart to Apologize"

"It Takes a Big Heart to Apologize"

No matter how much a person learns in life, there are two things that take a long time to master: forgiving others and apologising. For this, one needs a big heart. Apologising means acknowledging one’s mistake or putting one’s pride aside to respect the emotions of the other person, in order to preserve the relationship. Not everyone can do this, because it requires a big heart and, even more, a compassionate heart that understands others’ feelings.

The person who apologises even when they are not at fault is truly considerate. Such a person values relationships over ego. They understand that a simple word—“sorry”—can heal many things, clear up misunderstandings, remove bitterness in relationships, and bring a new bond of love to the connection.

When we were young, our parents taught us, "Apologise if you make a mistake," but as we grow older, amidst the hustle and bustle of life and the fog of ego, we often forget this lesson. Caught under the weight of ego, a person begins to feel that apologising is a sign of weakness. But true greatness lies in setting aside one’s ego and respecting the feelings of others.

Once, something like this happened. There were two friends, very close to each other. One day, due to some reason, they had an argument. The argument created tension in their relationship, and they stopped talking to each other. One friend wasn’t at fault, but still, he went to the other and apologised.

In the eyes of the friend who apologised, there was an innocence, a sense of humility. His heart was pure because he wanted to mend the relationship. His apology removed the anger from the other friend's heart, and their bond became stronger again. Through this act, he showed that apologising even when not at fault is, in fact, a symbol of true greatness.

In our everyday lives, we often see people apologising even when they haven’t made a mistake. That apology reflects the greatness of the relationship and the person. When we apologise, we put our ego aside and give priority to the relationship, even if we aren’t in the wrong. This kind of greatness is found only in those with big hearts.

A person who apologises when they are not at fault is truly considerate of others. They understand that their one apology can remove anger, hurt, and tension from another person's heart. This understanding sets them apart from others and makes them truly great.

Apologising does not signify weakness; it is a sign of greatness. It frees a person from their ego and brings a new blossom of love into relationships. A person who apologises to preserve a relationship is truly demonstrating compassion and dedication to maintaining the bond.

There are many moments in life when we need to apologise. Sometimes, it is hard for us to do so because our ego comes in the way. But when we set our ego aside and apologise, we strengthen the bonds of our relationships.

That is why the person who apologises even when not at fault is truly great. They don't just safeguard their own feelings but also protect the emotions of the other person. This person doesn’t allow ego to take precedence in relationships but instead prioritises love, warmth, and humanity.

If everyone in this world learned to set aside their ego and apologise, many problems could be resolved. Therefore, apologising is the mark of a big heart, and the person who apologises even when not at fault is truly considerate and great in spirit.