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What does it mean?
To judge the world fairly, you must first resolve your internal conflicts and accept yourself.
In plain terms
Peace with yourself leads to peace with the world.
What can you take from it?
Seek inner resolution to see the world objectively.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • mediation
  • self help

Putting it to work

  • emotional regulation
  • fair judgment
  • relationship health

Questions to consider

  • What unresolved issues affect my view?
  • Am I judging fairly?

Another view

Self acceptance does not guarantee objective view of external realities.

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