I didn't get around to posting yesterday because I was contemplating why I write here. Initially, two years ago, I thought I would write as a daily exercise, like a columnist--but for obviously less financial reward. I thought I would have things to say, and ideas to share, and issues to discuss, and thoughts to air.
But I also discovered that, in my writing, I inadvertently hurt a friend's feelings and for that I am very sorry. There was never any malice intended, but I obviously didn't think things through first. I wrote without first digesting my own feelings and consequently wrote the first thoughts that came out of me, which caused this friend pain.
For that I am sincerely sorry.
Aside from my apologizing, I made a terrible mistake. I recognize that, and am irritated at myself for doing something so dumb in the first place. I value her friendship and counsel and advice. And due to my thoughtless and flippant remarks, I hurt her.
Subsequently, I am putting myself on a writing hiatus (read: time out) for the remainder of this week. So, check back next week and see if I can pull out of this with any shred of dignity or any friends left. In the meantime, I'll do what I can to make amends. Finding forgiveness takes time.
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4 comments:
Shauna- you are such a great example to me. I love you and admire you. We all know you wouldn't ever hurt anyone, so I'm sorry this happened. hugs and kisses. And thanks for another worthy lesson for me to learn.
Shauna, I am very grateful for your friendship. I am very blessed to have the opportunity to work with you. Look forward to your continued blog posts :).
I'll miss you while you're n hiatus...hurry back...
PS. I think you ought to be able to write what you want here in your blog. I'm sorry that your friend was offended and hope she recognizes that you wouldn't intentionally hurt anyone.
Part of the reason that I don't post daily is that I find I have to censor myself. Things that I would love to post about, things that I find funny or would like to vent about I know would be taken the wrong way by someone. I've thought about trying a "sock puppet" blog but those seem to be too easy to crack.
I love your blog posts and your opinions.
I think sometimes it's hard to remember that that is what a blog is....someone's opinion and we are all entitled to have one.
And just because you have a differing opinion than I doesn't make you right or me right it just makes us different. And different is okay. But feelings can get hurt within those differing of opinions...unfortunately.
I'm sorry your friend had her feelings hurt. :(
And I look forward to your return.
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