Jump Start Quotes

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― Christine Gael, Jump Start

“There’s a beautiful old practice in Hawaii called Hoʻoponopono. It’s hard to translate, but it means something like ‘to make good and tidy up.’ It has to do with restitution and forgiveness—putting things right again. The modern version goes something like this: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.  You’ve already done the second hardest part, which is admitting that you were wrong. You’ve apologized. If you haven’t expressed your gratitude and love, now’s the time.  And the hardest part, Sorry? The part that comes after the apology? You show them every day that you meant what you said. You don’t mess up the same way again. When you inevitably do mess up again in a new way, as we all do, back to basics: I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.  Show them the same unfailing support that they’ve given you, and eventually it will even out.  Sincerely, Andy”
― Christine Gael, Jump Start

“Dear Andy, Without going too much into the details… I lost myself for a while, and I let down the people who love me so many times. I’m feeling stable again and it’s been a while since I slipped up so bad, but I don’t know how to apologize for the stuff I put my family through. Sorry feels like such a weak word, especially when you’ve said it as many times as I have. What can I say to them that’s deeper and more meaningful than another apology? Sincerely, SOOO Sorry”
― Christine Gael, Jump Start