People’s sense of self-worth is pivotal to their ability to look clearly at the hurt they’ve caused. The more solid one’s sense of self regard, the more likely that that person can feel empathy and compassion for the hurt party, and apologize from an authentic center.
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How to Befriend People You Don’t Like
By Allison Briscoe-Smith — 2004
One successful way to combat prejudice, it seems, is by serving as a model to others.
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