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What does it mean?
Love transforms hostility and removes enemies.
In plain terms
Love your enemy to stop them from being one.
What can you take from it?
Use love to resolve conflict.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal disputes
  • social tension

Putting it to work

  • show kindness
  • forgive

Questions to consider

  • Who can you show kindness to?

Another view

Not all enemies respond to love or intent harm.

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