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What does it mean?
Judging things as good or bad creates division; accepting reality as it is brings peace. Dropping discrimination leads to unity.
In plain terms
Stop judging things as good or bad; accept them as they are.
What can you take from it?
Accept things without judging them.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal conflict
  • emotional regulation
  • spiritual practice

Putting it to work

  • observe judgments
  • accept circumstances
  • practice neutrality

Questions to consider

  • Where am I judging instead of accepting?
  • What happens if I let go of right and wrong?

Another view

Some moral judgments are necessary for safety and ethics.

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