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What does it mean?
Suffering people deserve reverence because they represent the sacred.
In plain terms
Treat hurting people like they are holy.
What can you take from it?
View suffering people as sacred and worthy of care.

Where it applies

  • healthcare
  • social work
  • charity

Putting it to work

  • serve the poor
  • respect the marginalized
  • offer comfort

Questions to consider

  • How do you see those who suffer?
  • What gives a person value?

Another view

This view relies on religious belief that may not resonate with everyone.

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