Challenges of Balancing Spiritual Practice and Family Life

This chapter explores the internal conflict of feeling like one couldn't have both their spiritual path and a fulfilling family life. It discusses the common belief that it is difficult to practice spirituality while raising children, and the lack of images depicting spiritual practitioners with children. The chapter emphasizes the importance of tranquility as the first stage of practice and highlights the possibilities for parents to cultivate compassion and insight beyond the initial challenge of finding tranquility.