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What does it mean?
Mistakes are inevitable, but we have tools like erasers to fix them.
In plain terms
We make mistakes, but we can fix them.
What can you take from it?
Errors are part of life and can be corrected.

Where it applies

  • discussing learning
  • offering comfort

Putting it to work

  • forgiving errors
  • practicing self-compassion

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle mistakes?
  • Is perfection possible?

Another view

Some mistakes cannot be erased or undone.

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