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When spiritual practice creates more self-judgment

I practice loving-kindness meditation but I still feel resentful toward people who have hurt me and now I feel guilty about not being more evolved

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between aspirational practice and honest feeling can generate a secondary layer of spiritual self-attack.

Worth thinking about

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