In my tradition, Psalm 51:6 is one of the verses we turn to as a guide for the season of Lent, because knowing and speaking the truth about our world and our lives can be counted on to spark our spiritual growth.
Here is Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois leading the way, with three tweets on March 11, 2022:
"Thread (and admission):
1) I want to be honest, in congress I have only a few votes that in hindsight, I regret. My biggest regret was voting against the first impeachment of Donald Trump.
2) It’s important for political leaders to be transparent and admit regret when needed. The bottom line, Donald Trump withheld lethal aid to Ukraine so he could use it as leverage for his campaign. This is a shameful and illegal act, directly hurting the Ukraine defense today.
3) I wish i could go back in time and Vote for it, but I cannot. What we can do now is to ensure that this NEVER happens again, and that we all put the interests of our nation above our party. @AVindman and others deserve our appreciation."
Being able to admit our mistakes, first to ourselves, and when possible, to others, is a sign of spiritual maturity and helps us continue to grow in wisdom and in love--for ourselves, for each other, and for the world.