Her mistake hurt you so badly, you can't even imagine why she did it. Though she feels so so sorry yet it does not change the fact that she hurt you so bad, if only it were possible to turn back the hand of the clock but it is not. You are so upset and angry even though you know she is remorse and ashamed and has realized her mistake still you go ahead scolding her, maybe to express how badly she hurt you or to correct her. This only drives her crazy, making her miserable.
So many times, we are guilty of making people feel so stupid and worthless for the single mistake they made. We act as if to correct them but indirectly we punish them. We all make mistakes but at the end of every episode we learn our lessons and we move on. Be careful how you give corrections to avoid victimizing people, the idea of correction is simply to make someone realize his or her faults and the negative effects.
Meanwhile, punishment is making a person feel the pain of his wrong doings. Some persons use punishment as a tool for correction though. Unfortunately, some persons never realize their faults nor the effects no matter how you punish them. What about in a situation where the person never intended to hurt you? Personally, I do not think punishment is a good tool for correction.
When a person has recognized his or her fault and is sorry for it, we should learn to let go because scolding does not correct them but make them feel miserable and guilty since their repentance makes no difference and such feeling develop into bitterness. Such persons find it easier to forgive others but difficult to forgive themselves.
Bitter people are always defensive with low self esteem and lack confidence, in no time they retire to resentment and isolation. So, ensure you are not always scolding the person next to you, maybe your spouse, friend, colleague, child etc., always learn to correct them in love. Do not forget this even as you go about your activities today because people will sure step on your toes.
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