Not Apologizing

2001-6-7 04:01:00

Janine writes:
"You apologize and then, like a child, retaliate. How insincere! Please don't apologize to me, unless it is heart-felt and meant ... for in this exchange you do us both injustice."

JJ
Monica also said something similar to this, which is based on a 180 degree misunderstanding of my words.

I did not apologize.

Here is what I said:

"I am sorry you see some sinister motive, rampant ego and emotional deprivation in my writings."

I do not think I was wrong in my presentation. I think I have been saying what needs to be said. I am sorry, in other words, I feel bad that you have reacted so negatively at my words. That does not mean that I am sorry for my words. I feel bad for your fragility, but not for my stand on issues. I thought this meaning was obvious.

The picker of fruit will often tear off leaves from the tree and bruise some of the fruit he picks in order to get the job done. He is sorry that this has to happen but there is no way to avoid it and when he picks again he has to tear off some more leaves and bruise additional fruit. But there is no way this can be avoided if the fruit is to reach the marketplace.

There is no way to teach the truth without stepping on some toes. I am sorry (in other words I think it is too bad that all do not embrace the joyous point of view I have) that some misperceive my intent and meaning.

I hope that those who disagree with me will be able to heal and find their right place through their own soul contact.