What if? It's the basis of many stories. We ask. We ponder. We wonder.
On Tuesdays I throw one out there. What if? It may be speculative. It may stem from something I see. It may be something I pull from the news.
Make of it what you will. If a for instance is not specified, interpret that instance as you wish. And if the idea turns into a story, I'd appreciate a thank you in the acknowledgements 😉
I was standing by the open classroom door, greeting students before 3rd period, when a basketball went whizzing by my head, barely missing me. No one got hurt, but it gave me an idea for this week's question.
What if you inadvertently hurt someone else? I'm not going to specify more than that.
I’d feel terrible
ReplyDeleteIt happens whether physically or verbally and I think, we have all been guilty of it. The key is whether you meant to hurt. When I have hurt someone, I felt horrible and apologized. I took ownership for it. One thing I hate is when someone blasts you you are horrible but never explains why or tells you what you have done. Sometimes we have no idea. This is when communication is key
ReplyDeleteI'd feel really bad.
ReplyDeleteI'll take it as physically hurt, so it's happened! I felt terrible, apologized, and hoped they knew it wasn't purposeful. One incident still sticks in my head, and I must have been only 6 or 7. A boy was pushing me on the swings at recess and as I swung back, I bend my legs and kicked him in the nose. He ran off to the nurse's with a bloody nose. I can only assume I later told him I was sorry.
ReplyDeleteLet's not get into emotional hurts, which have probably happened more than I realize.
I'd hate to hurt someone else. Yet it happens, especially those inadvertent hurts. I apologise as soon as I realise that it happened.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I was actually hit by a basketball over a decade ago by a student. I think he did it intentionally because something had gone wrong on my part earlier - inadvertently. That boy is now a young man holding a very high position. I wonder how he would feel today about what he did that day.
Oh, my goodness. Waaaay back in high school my best friend stood behind me on some metal bleachers. I didn't realize we stood so close until my turning around sent her tumbling down a few steps. I'm thankful to add that she wasn't seriously injured and we remain close to this day. :D
ReplyDeleteIf I did something wrong emotionally, I would immediately apologize. If physical, I first would try to ascertain if the person was hurt, call for medical attention if needed, and apologize. Either way, I'd feel terrible but that would be secondary.
ReplyDeleteI have done and I've felt terribly about it.
ReplyDeletethecontemplativecat here. I would be horrified at what I had done.
ReplyDeleteI would feel bad. And I would apologize.
ReplyDeleteI would feel really bad and guilty.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday. Liz.
I have, it’s a horrible feeling.
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