apology, emotional maturity, resilience, strength, vulnerability

The Power of an Apology: How Saying Sorry Shows Inner Strength

When we are kids, we are taught that saying “I’m Sorry” is a fundamental aspect of human interaction. But somehow, offering an apology is one of the most challenging things for adults.  Understanding why apologies are difficult for adults is the first step in mastering the art of apologizing. Stephen Covey, an American educator and ...

Nathan Machoka

The word 'apology.'

Brave Chinese Girl Launches Apology to the People of America

Recently, a concerned Chinese girl launched a campaign on Twitter social media called: Apology to the United States. The girl states that she is ashamed of what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has done to the world. The movement calls out to the Chinese community to apologize to the people of America for the behavior ...

Michael Segarty

A young Chinese girl wearing a mask.

Why This Nobel Prize Winner’s Apology Is Making Headlines

Dr. Frances Arnold is a chemical engineer who won the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2018. She is currently making headlines for a tweet in which she apologized for a 2019 paper that has been retracted. An apology “It is painful to admit, but important to do so. I apologize to all. I was a ...

Jack Roberts

Dr. Frances Arnold.