Often, we say sorry to ensure offense, which could lead to inharmonious conditions for love and belonging, was not taken. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, our need to connect is so strong it lowers anxiety and depression, helps regulate emotion, leads to high self-esteem and empathy, and improves our immune system. Neglecting our need to connect, puts our health at risk. To fulfil this need for belonging, the words, “I’m sorry” have become the easiest way to grant quick closure over uncomfortable situations and unintentional offenses. But, THINK AGAIN and remember “I’m sorry” also teaches lessons. Andy Vipperman is a community servant. He serves on the board of directors for the Winchester-Frederick County Youth Development Center and Opportunity Scholars. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampden-Sydney College, a Master of Arts in Human and Organization Development from George Washington University, and is a Ph.D candidate in Organizational Leadership at Shenandoah University. In addition to his work with the U.S Government, Andy is the co-founder and President of LegacySynthesis, a human and technology capability company. In 2016, LegacySynthesis founded the Legacy Charity Fund- a fund that has facilitated over $100,000 in donations to 29 non-profit organizations since inception.Andy loves the Commonwealth of Virginia and lives in Winchester, Virginia with his wife, two children, and is surrounded by his family and friends. A man of deep and abiding faith, Andy lives by three rules and humbly states he lives in an abundance of blessing, and, for that, he's not sorry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx