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When family conflict makes Buddhist compassion feel impossible

My ex-wife and I are in a bitter custody battle and I can't access any compassion for her even though I know I should and I hate how unspiritual that makes me feel.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The heart's protective mechanisms serve survival even when they contradict our highest aspirations, requiring patience with our own very human limitations.

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