Confession and Regret

 

Confession and Regret

 

Can you be forgiven after making a mistake? Those who are ungrateful will regret it sooner or later.

Agudengba said to the coachman Azhuo:

One of the most profound and precious things we can do when we make a mistake is the ability to be forgiven. However, forgiveness is not something we should take for granted, but a selfless gift from the heart of others. It is a precious gift given by its possessor that not only finds comfort in our past mistakes, but also paves the way for our future. However, for those who have inadvertently ignored or abused this tolerance, the pain of regret may be inevitable. In the face of our own mistakes, we should deeply understand the loss and regret. This is such a regrettable confession.

Agudenba said:

Emperor Yan, the sun god, knew clearly that his grandson had taken over Wu Gang's wife. Instead of teaching and punishing his grandson, he used his supreme power to send Wu Gang to the moon to cut down the tree of immortality. Emperor Yan knowingly took advantage of his supreme authority and abused his power. Throughout the dynasties, no emperor would admit his mistakes to the people under his rule. Even if he made mistakes, he would always blame his ministers for their disloyalty and incompetence.

Boling relied on the fact that he was the grandson of Emperor Yan and took advantage of the power of his family and ancestors. He would not admit his fault for his adultery. The descendants of monarchs, emperors, powerful ministers and generals considered themselves relatives of the emperor, and the country was their father's generation. What they have laid down, they will inherit as a matter of course. So the country belongs to them, the wealth belongs to them, the merits belong to them, and what does not belong to them is sin and fault.

The same is true for Chang'e. She ruthlessly took away Hou Yi's love for Luo Shen, and ruthlessly stole the elixir that the Queen Mother of the West gave to Hou Yi. She ascended to heaven, but she lived in the Guanghan Palace on the moon, accompanying her Just loneliness and isolation. Because Chang'e did not repent or reflect on her actions.

Agudenba said:

The key to being forgiven after making a mistake is sincere repentance and a sincere apology. Sincere repentance is the first step to forgiveness. Repentance means we recognize our mistakes and feel a deep sense of remorse and shame. This kind of regret is not a negative emotion, but a positive experience. It makes us understand the consequences of our mistakes and want to take the initiative to express our apology to the injured person. The core of repentance is reflection and self-blame on past wrongdoings. Only by realizing the seriousness of mistakes can we find the motivation to correct them.

There is no doubt that those emperors and powerful officials do not need forgiveness because they never admit their mistakes. Chang'e didn't need forgiveness, and she never admitted her fault to Hou Yi.

A sincere apology is an important step in rebuilding a damaged relationship. Apology is not just a simple verbal expression of apology, but requires practical actions to prove our determination and sincerity. First, we need to choose the right time and place to ensure that our apology is truly accepted and understood by the other party.

Then, we should be honest about our mistakes and take corresponding responsibility. We should avoid any excuses or explanations that undermine the sincerity of our apology. Finally, we can propose remedies that demonstrate our willingness to take positive action to repair the harm caused. Actions speak louder than words, compensate the injured person through practical actions, let the other party see our changes and efforts, thus opening the door to rebuild the relationship.

Agudengba sighed to the coachman Azhuo: The history of China is actually a history of myths. The stories in myths have gradually become the beliefs of the people. Unfortunately, these beliefs do not have the word "fair". Many people claim to be descendants of Yan and Huang. Apart from praising the Emperors of Yan and Huang, no one would accuse them of making mistakes. Even if they made mistakes, they were all due to the disloyalty and unfilial piety of the people in the world. Does anyone know the story of Boling's adultery? In order to protect the reputation of the Holy Spirit, such stories have long been obliterated.

Agudemba sang a folk song "Repentance and Regret":

 

If you want to gain forgiveness from others,

That didn't happen overnight.

It takes a while for an injured person to

Come digest and accept your apology.

This requires the person who made the mistake to be patient,

Be able to understand how the victim feels.

 

Sincere remorse and sincere apology,

It’s not just about making mistakes.

You should improve your behavior,

Avoid making the same mistake again.

Show respect and care for others,

Only then can we rebuild wounded relationships.

 

A dictator never knows how to correct his mistakes;

Powerful officials and subordinates always avoid mistakes.

Shifting responsibility for mistakes to others,

This is an ugly trick of human nature.

No one learns from their mistakes;

It is only a matter of time before the country is destroyed and the family is destroyed.

 

The value of time is far more valuable than money,

It is wealth that will never come again.

Not cherishing time will leave regrets,

Learn to find inner peace.

Confession is a journey of inner growth;

Daring to apologize can change your life.