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Sometimes surrendering means saying sorry from "summary" of Surrender by Bono

In the heat of an argument, we often find ourselves entrenched in our own positions, unwilling to budge even an inch. We hold onto our pride like a shield, refusing to admit any wrongdoing. But what if I told you that sometimes, surrendering means saying sorry?Apologizing can be one of the hardest things to do. It requires us to set aside our ego and acknowledge our faults. It requires us to be vulnerable and open ourselves up to the possibility of rejection. But it is also one of the most powerful acts of surrender. When we apologize, we are not just admitting our mistakes. We are also showing that we value the relationship more than our pride. We are showing that we are willing to let go of our need to be right in order to make amends. It is a gesture of humility and grace, a way of saying, "I value you more than my ow...
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