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.
More people experience this than they realize.
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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