Crow, Appetizer Portion
by Ruth Ann Harnisch on 06/28/10 at 8:52 am
Day 177
I am being blamed for something I don’t think I’m responsible for, and I’m having difficulty processing this.
Why would it matter if I’m responsible or not? There was a negative situation that adversely affected others and property and I do not think I am responsible for that. So I have stated, as factually as I can, why it is highly unlikely that any action on my part contributed to the situation. This has fallen on deaf ears.
Now, what do I do? I am trying to accept the possibility, however tiny that possibility, that I contributed to the situation. How would I process if I were shown beyond a reasonable doubt that my actions didn’t just contribute, but that I was entirely responsible, the sole cause of the situation?
I guess I’d be surprised, I’d acknowledge responsibility, and ask what response would satisfy all aggrieved parties.
OK, I guess that’s what I ought to do anyway, because the worst-case scenario is possible (however slightly possible) and acknowledging that will probably be appreciated.
I’d better go do that now.
4 Comments
Linda Just
Jun 28th, 2010
I hate eating crow when I feel like you. I agree, it’s best to do in order to move beyond the situation. Being ‘big’ doesn’t necessarily mean you were wrong, either. Sounds like someone has to do it.
Ruth Ann Harnisch
Jun 28th, 2010
I had an opportunity to accept full responsibility as the situation was explained to another party. My gesture was noted, and others spoke up to share the responsibility. And it turns out there was no clarity about the rule I was alleged to have broken. So by taking full responsibility in public I GOT OFF THE HOOK ENTIRELY.
Linda Just
Jun 28th, 2010
All’s well, that ends well!
rosemary
Jun 28th, 2010
You always know the right thing to do, and stuff unfolds as it needs to!!
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