When Ara felt ready to talk, she made room beside her. After Jin apologized, she told him in her own words what had upset her. We can give a small sign that we’re open to talking, or take some space if we need time to sort out our feelings. The person who was hurt gets a say in whether and when to have that conversation.
A modern interpretation for this story
A question to take with you
After being hurt, what could you do to make room for a conversation if and when you feel ready?
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Yoma 87a:15 tells this story in a discussion of Yom Kippur and wrongs between people. Rabbi Zeira would walk where the person who had wronged him could see him, making it easier for that person to approach and apologize. The wisdom line is a paraphrase. The recording of an exhibition audio guide and Jin and Ara’s conversation by the window are modern fiction created with the help of AI.
