One advantage of remorse is that it sets the stage for consolation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author notes that remorse can create the conditions for receiving comfort.
- In plain terms
- Remorse makes it possible to be consoled.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize remorse as a step toward healing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does remorse help us heal?
- Does feeling bad always lead to feeling better?
Another view
Remorse does not always lead to consolation.
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