It does not taste good at first.
Swallowing your pride never does.
But admitting you were wrong may be one of the healthiest meals you ever eat.
It is not bad once you get used to it.
Swallowing your pride and renouncing your error can be a very difficult thing in the beginning. The first few times out, it smarts real bad and can feel like it is almost choking you. But take heart, because it is a short term pain that turns into a long term pleasure and makes the whole exercise well worth it.
When you are wrong, when things did not go as planned, when your mouth went rogue and got ahead of your wisdom, just say so. Own it. Admit it. A prize awaits you that is priceless.
CREDIBILITY
People who admit their mistakes, who understand the learning curve principles and who want to invest in honesty gain something very valuable when they come clean. They gain credibility.
If things went south and your hand was in it when it did, say so. Who among us is without error? No one. It is not the mistake alone that defines the person. It is what you do with it once it appears that begins adding character to the practitioner and responsible party.
HONESTY
When people see someone take responsibility for their actions, especially if it is embarrassing, humiliating, or costly, they also witness honesty at work.
They may not comment on it right away, but be assured, they are taking note. From that day forward, whoever saw YOU come clean and be sorry for your part will remember that lesson in humility and they will remember you with it too.
YOUR WRONG MAKES A GOOD RIGHT
There is another interesting pay off hidden in this dynamic.
Because people who are quick to admit when something goes wrong gain credibility, they also become very believable when consulting or giving a professional opinion. Why? Because the sword of truth cuts both ways.
Those who can admit their wrong can also be trusted when they say something is right. They have lived through the honing process. They have felt the burn, tasted the discomfort, and chosen truth anyway. That gives weight to their words.
TRANSPARENCY
Being transparent is another excellent strength to have in practice.
I do not like implying things, deceiving people, keeping them second guessing, or misrepresenting anything to anyone. First off, it is just plain wrong. Secondly, I am that person on the other end too, and I can tell you plainly that I want things out where I can see them clearly so I can make sound decisions accordingly.
I like being seen, and I like for others to see too.
RICHIE SPEAKS
A clean conscience is worth more than a polished excuse.
People spend too much time trying to protect their image and not enough time protecting their integrity. One is fragile and the other can carry you all your life. If your mouth outran your better judgment, call it back, bring it home, and let truth do the clean up.
There is no weakness in saying, “I was wrong.”
There is strength in it.
There is dignity in it.
There is healing in it.
PEARLS FROM THE BOOKS
From Pearls for the Soul:
“Honesty may cost you your pride in the moment, but it will reward you with peace for a long time.”
From God I AM:
“The truth does not weaken the soul. It restores it.”
From It Is Finished:
“What is confessed can be corrected. What is hidden keeps working against you.”
FINAL SAY
Well, filet of foot and crow Suzette are not on my plate anymore.
Oh, I have had my fill.
Over time, however, you simply lose your appetite for them, that is all. Once you realize that truth tastes better than deception and peace sits better than pride, you begin choosing differently. You no longer need to defend error. You just correct it and move on.
Admitting wrong does not make you smaller.
It makes you cleaner.
It makes you wiser.
And it makes you more believable.
That is a very good trade.
— Richie
Pearls for the Soul
when you feed the soul, you feed everything.
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