SORRY SEAMS TO BE THE EASIEST WORDS

SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE EASIEST WORD

Throughout the past several years I have noticed how the word sorry has become a manipulation tool instead of a jester of sincerity.

Saying I’m sorry is not intended to lessen the severity of a punishment. Saying I’m sorry should not be allowed to be a fix. Saying I’m wrong and owning up to the mistake, accepting the punishment, and being able to move on will enable you to say to yourself and others you’re sorry. This is when saying sorry works.

The manipulating aspect of sorry is a powerful tool to get your way or control individuals . Sorry here is not sincere, but an empowerment. When the initial statement is their true intent, sorry simply means I don’t care. To say sorry or I was just joking, will be interjected if you debate or question their comment. Sorry is also used by the codependent. These people are saying I’m sorry all the time, even when an apology is not needed. Sorry from habit shows weakness or insecurity. Sorry is also used to initiate severe punishment. Sorry here creates distances for the informer. Sorry concerning despair is appropriate. Those that do not pay attention to what they are saying find themselves saying I’m sorry or I’m joking a lot. Joking is also another word that allows verbal statements of true intent. How many times have you heard, I really didn't mean that, I’m just joking? You will hear this one used when the person realizes they said something stupid, or to mask their true intent.

Society is allowing the word sorry to be used as a free pass for bad behavior, just like therapy makes everything better. Today’s generation is being misled to assume saying sorry works as an annulment. They think therapy is an escape instead of treatment for the sick and injured. Crying I need therapy is making it hard for those who really need help.

Accountability is falling to the wayside. The media teaches us ways to elude punishment. We see over and over the rich and famous break the law and just by saying I’m sorry or claiming they need therapy allows them an easy way to evade legislated sentences.

I would like to say I’m sorry if this editorial offended you in any way. What I really mean is, I do not care if I have offended you. Here is my apology - I’m just joking.

THE BOOKIE
ASHEVILLE, NC