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What does it mean?
The speaker laments a sense of curse and bitterness within themselves and others.
In plain terms
I feel bitter and cursed inside like others do.
What can you take from it?
Recognize shared human bitterness.

Where it applies

  • self-reflection
  • judgment
  • shame

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge inner pain
  • show empathy

Questions to consider

  • What makes you feel bitter?
  • Who else feels this way?

Another view

It assumes inherent unworthiness that may be false.

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