An apology includes acknowledging what we did wrong and changing our conduct so it does not happen again. We can respect the space and choices someone needs to recover, without pressing them to answer or forgive immediately.
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After apologizing, what have I actually changed about my conduct?
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Taanit 20a:16–20b:3 tells of Rabbi Elazar, who grew proud of his learning, insulted another person's appearance, then recognized his wrongdoing and apologized. It also teaches being supple like a reed. This adaptation replaces the insult about appearance with a careless judgment of a colleague's drawing. Although the source includes a crowd urging forgiveness, this story focuses on respecting the person's space and choices and changing one's conduct. Jin, Ara, the colleague, the workshop and all dialogue are fictional.
