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What does it mean?
The speaker acknowledges that harm exists within people but also the power to defend against it.
In plain terms
Harm is inside us, but so is the power to protect.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge internal harm to find the power to stop it.

Where it applies

  • self-reflection
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • face inner harm
  • mobilize self-defense

Questions to consider

  • Where do you feel harm inside?
  • What power do you have to stop it?

Another view

Leaving harm open could invite more damage.

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