This is my story where Sorry saved the situation

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One afternoon a few months ago, my sister and I had a disagreement over something trivial. We were preparing dinner for the extended family. In the pressure of time and the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, I accidentally moved the dish she was preparing without asking. She was angry, feeling unappreciated. Our voices rose, and without realizing it, words that should not have come out were uttered.

The atmosphere in the kitchen suddenly became silent. All family members were silent, watching us with uncomfortable gazes. I felt hot, embarrassed, and at the same time, full of regret. In that silence, I took a deep breath, holding back my ego that kept whispering justifications. "I'm so sorry." said I in a quiet but sincere voice.

My sister just looked at me for a few second unless she took her anger on or dropped it. Until her eyes softened though. She shook her head slowly and answered, "So do I. I got hot under the collar.

A simple word, sorry and it was like breaking a door bolted shut for me. We both smiled as the pressure dissipated and went back to cooking together. That day dinner was so much better darn not just the food but we heart lighter

I discovered, from one occurrence the importance of an apology. It is a bare minimum amount of syllables but if used properly can mend, mending, and restore much that is almost broken.

I figured if I wanted to prevent this from happening again in the future, then I better learn how to Communicate better (ask questions not assume…listen more when first everyone reacts before default verb) and slow down amidst busyness. A fight is not based on the size of an issue, but how we respond to pressure and our egos.

I sure am more cautious now, especially when it comes to the banality of what can be the most tried patience. Because I know, you don't have to wait until everything is broken to say that one magic word. And when the need arises, I no longer delay in saying sorry—a small word that can save the day.