Trying to live a selfless life is a fast track to physical and emotional illness — and often to strained or broken relationships. Living a selfless life leads to emotional isolation and loneliness, the kind research equates to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. That level of loneliness breaks people down.

Discover how spiritual practice can ease loneliness and help you feel more grounded, connected, and supported.

If you’re dreading Valentine’s Day because it feels like a spotlight on what’s missing in your life, you’re not alone.