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What does it mean?
The more one judges, the less one loves.
In plain terms
Judgment reduces love.
What can you take from it?
Practice acceptance to foster love.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • suspend criticism
  • focus on empathy

Questions to consider

  • Can judgment ever be helpful?
  • How to balance critique and love?

Another view

It may ignore constructive feedback.

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