Asking for Your Forgiveness

I have not murdered, raped, intentionally injured, hit or punched, cheated, or stolen from anyone ever. But I ask for your forgiveness for whatever I may have done during my life that hurt or offended YOU in any way.

It may be that I disappointed you by not being the person you thought I was or did not do something you hoped I would do.

It may be that I came on a little too strong and made you afraid of me.

It may be that I did not do something I promised to do and caused you to lose faith in me.

It may be that I criticized something you said or did without being sensitive to how this might hurt you.

It may be that I offended someone you love and you felt the pain as much as the person criticized.

It may be that I hugged or kissed you without asking for permission and made you think less of me.

It may be that you needed my help and I missed or ignored your call for help.

It may be that you tried to help me and I was too proud to accept it.

It may be that I lied to you about something that really mattered.

It may be that I did not thank you for a kind gesture or just for your friendship.

It may be that my ego and your ego clashed and you felt psychologically bruised.

And it may be that I am just too blind to see or too stupid to realize what I’ve done.

Whatever. I’m sorry.

I may never be able to say it to your face. But I’m sorry. And if someday you tell me how it is that I have hurt you, I will tell you face to face that I’m sorry.

Please forgive me. Be at peace.