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What does it mean?
Acknowledging someone beauty despite their flaws or struggles.
In plain terms
We saw you were alive and beautiful even in your tragic way.
What can you take from it?
Find beauty in flawed existence.

Where it applies

  • reconciliation
  • counseling
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • look past flaws
  • affirm worth

Questions to consider

  • How do you see others?
  • Is beauty possible in tragedy?

Another view

Acceptance does not fix underlying issues.

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