A Reason is Not an Excuse

We may have many valid, totally acceptable reasons for our behaviour and choices, but a reason is not the same as an excuse. When we see the reason we do something, but don’t try to excuse it, we give ourselves the opportunity to grow. 

Ref. To This American Life episode #581, Anatomy of Doubt: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/581/anatomy-of-doubt