here is one bit of two-bit philosophy for you:
i have watched over the years some people who are hypercritical of others, even and maybe especially their so-called friends. it strikes me that underlying this depressing behavior it is quite likely they are primarily and mainly critical of themselves.
these opinions of others are almost always framed around actions and motivations, and condemnation is justification for not liking or respecting them.
it took me many years to understand that it is quite possible to love people while not loving all the things they do.
i think that might be the same for oneself. the two cases are probably more inextricably linked than the hypercritical among us understand.
anyway, it's worth a try.
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