Comments on: Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

By: Sonal

Sonal — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 19:58:07 +0000

I wish people knew that the true meaning of sorry just doesn’t lie in spilling out the 5 letter word but there is more to it. Well I really feel sorry for people who genuinely cannot accept and own up to their own mistakes. Great post!

By: kapildev kohhli

kapildev kohhli — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:25:17 +0000

Excellent post. Very truly said that the word SORRY has lost its meaning.

By: Ruchira

Ruchira — Sat, 24 May 2014 16:56:22 +0000

Well said Corinne.

That word has left no meaning. We gotta find more words to actually mean it, if sorry!

By: adaa

adaa — Fri, 23 May 2014 16:22:05 +0000

Sorry is a very deep and honest word if it is said with true emotions. It . Realising one’s mistake and accepting it eliminates the burdon of doing and being wrong towards someone which is most wonderful thing..and it again beautifully purifies our soul and mind like a child..and makes us to see into our own eyes with great respect always..when you are really guilty you can say sorry very easily and it will magically make things right..

By: Shilpa Garg

Shilpa Garg — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:57 +0000

You are bang on, Corinne! They say that it takes a strong person to say, sorry and that means that he/she is responsible for the action and regrets that. But now-a-days, this word is used at the drop of a hat and without any meaning or remorse!
As for the plagiarism in the blog world which is becoming so common these days, I guess, the persons involved are not sorry for what they did but sorry for getting caught!

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:50:20 +0000

Very interesting post! Yes, people take the word “sorry” too lightly. If you’re going to say the words, let it be heart felt or don’t bother. Sorry, this happened to you. I suppose this is a risk we take putting our work out there.

By: Monishikha

Monishikha — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 13:49:50 +0000

I’ve recently launched a page on Facebook, with a few of my original paintings,as an online exhibition of sorts. Managed to get a few likes too,and while I was browsing through the names of those who “liked” my page, my heart almost stopped at a very familiar photo. One of my paintings, blithely used as a cover photo without so much as a “May I” and no mention of my name. This was a friend of a friend , so I sent a very politely worded email to the effect that she had either mention where she got it from or take it down, also sent her a properly watermarked photo in case she’d like to use it. Lots of back and forth , smiley loaded(from her side) , “don’t know how I did it by mistake” messages later, my photo is still in her album, with my name as the artist mentioned, and the watermarked photo nowhere to be seen .

A case of “sorry” elicited with a stick and no remorse shown, because I was lucky enough to be able to catch the culprit on time.

By: Suzy

Suzy — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 08:30:01 +0000

Very well written Corinne. Martha hit the nail on the head with her comment – the heartfelt emotion of repentance has been completely lost in the sorry of today.
On a lighter note, Pablo is so cute.

By: Melissa Tandoc

Melissa Tandoc — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 02:28:57 +0000

While reflecting on this post, I was reminded of two things: First, on plagiarism ~ Recently, one of our senators was accused of it, and he arrogantly replied that plagiarism is NOT a crime (which is true). However, it is a moral offense and to ‘own’ someone else’s works is a form of ‘stealing’.

Second, is the gift of remorse. It’s a grace to have such feelings after doing something that is against one’s conscience or hurting somebody else. I reflected on this while teaching the kids on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Who is more important when one says sorry? Are we aware of what we have done wrong? Do we know the consequences of our actions?

I think examination of one’s conscience is necessary here inorder for our sorries to be more authentic.

By: sangeeta khanna

sangeeta khanna — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:45:53 +0000

Most of us have forgotten all about gratitude and such virtues. Apology looks like a defeat to many. So well written Corinne, and yes animals often show us the way.