CY@CY Says Welcome to my dreamscape. Where a Lim is also a Ling.
Saying “I’m sorry” are the two words that can repair a lot of relationships. Without apologies the bad feelings are allowed to grow until eventually they grow into something so big and ugly that it is almost impossible to repair. It is difficult to humble ourselves and admit that that we may have made a mistake. However, when you think about the repercussions of not making a simple apology, you will realize that it is worth the effort to say the three words “I am sorry.”
Digi is running the “Dear Malaysians” campaign in conjunction with Merdeka, calling for Malaysians to say sorry to fellow Malaysians. The message, simply, is that forgiveness doesn’t change the past but it certainly sets the stage for a superb future. Hopefully, it’ll teach us how to brighten someone’s day, one apology at a time.
There is nothing wrong in making mistakes and this is a great time to start making amend. Just because you think it is right doesn’t make it right. Part of a matured society is being tolerant and respecting each and everyone.
The three-minute “Dear Malaysians” video shows an array of people holding up cardboards with written apologies for past mistakes. It is a poignant exploration into the power of apologies and forgiveness.
One man says sorry to his children for smoking while another apologises for talking at the cinema. One lady feels sorry for ignoring the homeless while another apologises for being an impatient driver.
This lady says sorry for being an impatient driver.
The video has moved many, with more than 200,000 people liking it on Facebook since it was launched on Tuesday night.
Many admitted to having shed tears after watching the video, which has singer-songwriter Min’Z providing vocals for the background song.
The video has also prompted many to post apologies on social networking sites.
Many have apologised for their bad driving habits and parking skills while some have said sorry for not keeping in touch with their friends.
Wong Sen Kiat, associate creative director of advertising agency Naga DDB that came up with the campaign concept, said that since Hari Raya, Merdeka and Malaysia Day were around the corner, there was no better time to spread the joy of forgiveness.
“All of us make mistakes but how often do we try to atone for them?” he asked.
“It was not meant to be a tear-jerker but to hit a raw nerve. Many people can relate to not apologising enough.”
Wong himself was in the video, where he apologises to a taxi passenger for not returning a wallet he had found a long time ago.
Wong with his "I am sorry" message
He said that while sorry was probably the most powerful word in the dictionary, it was one of the most difficult things for anyone to say.
Please view the video and share the joy of forgiveness:
You can send a picture (under 1MB) or video (a YouTube link) of your own apologies to forgive@dearmalaysians.com.
The best submissions overall will be compiled into a video to be uploaded on Malaysia Day.
Digi, you have really done well!