Episode 27 11/07/2022

“Why Forgiving Does Not Require an Apology”

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forgiving-life/201804/why-forgiving-does-not-require-apology?amp

#amend A-M-E-N-D

A small change or improvement that is made to a document or proposed new law; correction; a make-up act.

1. How does a diamond ring amend a broken heart? Wait a second…
2. You should withhold all niceties before the offending person makes amends.

#reconcile R-E-C-O-N-C-I-L-E

To make two or more rival or opposing stances agree or co-exist; to settle a quarrel or difference.

1. How do you reconcile these two events in your schedule conflict? They apparently overlap.
2. True forgiveness is beyond effective reconciliation, said God to mortals.

#substantial  S-U-B-S-T-A-N-T-I-A-L

Large in size, value, or importance; concerning the essentials of something.

1. 80 percent off is a substantial discount; it discloses a company’s profit scheme.
2. A substantial part of our plan is deception; a good lie makes or breaks the game, per se.

#disparage   D-I-S-P-A-R-A-G-E

To reduce in esteem or rank; to criticize in an obviously disrespectful manner.

1. The media of this generation sometimes get away with obvious disparaging; freedom of the press has been immensely abused.
2. Ageism is real when veteran employees are openly disparaged and demoted to minor duties.

#virtue V-I-R-T-U-E

A good moral quality; of good morality standard.

1. Discretion is a virtue worth cultivating, so be careful.
2. Kyle is known for frivolity with time; punctuality is definitely not one of his virtues.