Thich Nhat Hanh answers questions during a retreat in Plum Village (May, 2014).
07:56 min
CLEAR ALL
Accepting an apology or brushing off a slight can benefit the offender and the offended alike—but only if you really commit to it.
People’s sense of self-worth is pivotal to their ability to look clearly at the hurt they’ve caused. The more solid one’s sense of self regard, the more likely that that person can feel empathy and compassion for the hurt party, and apologize from an authentic center.
4