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The Right Decision

Forgiveness Heals

Sangya Sharma
Oct 10, 2016
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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The Right Decision
Forgiveness

My social perspective has changed all in one week. I have discovered several aspects of myself, thanks to my friends whose advice has guided me all along:

1. Controlling your anger


2. Blaming others

I blamed that particular individual for not asking for my permission earlier; I messaged that friend I trusted with the paper last year who had, without my consent, handed my hard work in to someone I had never had a full conversation with. However, the person I should've blamed the most was myself. I should've been more responsible than to trust a fellow colleague or to email my essay to anyone, trusting them to not abuse the content. I did this to myself, and I hate myself for not thinking smarter. I was under the impression that everyone in this world is sincere and will not exploit my generosity. It's not so, I've learned the hard way.

3. Figuring out your real friends

In my life, there are two types of friends: Friends that support you no matter what, and friends who show you a different perspective. At this time, both types of friends reflected upon me a mirror image of myself: an aggressive beast with a sensitive heart. My all-time-loyal friends urged me to stand up for myself and defend my effort. At the same time, my other buddies led me through a rocky path, causing me to understand that a paper is not worth sabotaging someone's dreams and a hope for a fruitful future.

4. Giving forgiveness to those who are really sorry

The individual referencing my paper was one of the few freshmen I really had respect for. I really considered him a hard-working and honest individual. At least his affiliation appeared that way. However, I witnessed an epoch of laziness and a lack of perseverance in that individual, and I have been disappointed in my judgment. Even though that person erred, he deserves a second chance. His honesty of informing me about his wrongdoing in this whole situation will be his strongest weapon against any punishment, and if my pardon ensures that this will not repeat, then a new opportunity will be granted.

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