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What does it mean?
Reconciliation is possible and depends on genuine intent and emotion.
In plain terms
Reconciliation is possible if it comes from the heart.
What can you take from it?
Reconciliation requires genuine intent and emotion.

Where it applies

  • post-conflict healing
  • community restoration
  • personal healing

Putting it to work

  • peace building
  • community healing
  • diplomacy

Questions to consider

  • Is reconciliation just about the heart?
  • What else is needed besides desire?

Another view

Heartfelt desire may not be enough without structural changes.

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