Past misdeeds must only serve as a reference point in calm conversation about lessons learned or actions that taught us to behave better. They should never be bantered about with sarcasm, anger, or nastiness.

Cathy Burnham Martin
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During the course of a conversation, we often talk about people we have wronged before. This can be very difficult and painful. Instead of talking about our past mistakes in anger, we need to talk about them calmly and compassionately with respect for ourselves and others.

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