We shut down emotionally to avoid pain but that creates deeper isolation. When we guard our hearts from others, we also lose access to ourselves.

Loneliness often isn't about lacking others' love; it's about lacking self-love and spiritual connection. The times I felt most lonely, I also lacked connection to my spirit—that deeper, wiser part that longs for meaning and truth.

Connect to something greater, whether through meditation, nature, or simply trusting you have a purpose

Spirituality doesn't have to be religious. It's about feeling you belong here, exactly as you are, and that you're never truly abandoned.

When you nurture these connections, you'll find the belonging you've been searching for.

Dr Friedemann's Takeaways:

• Connecting with the Heart (0:01 )
• Impact of Closed Hearts (2:22 )
• Exploring the Heart's Potential (5:37 )
• Vulnerability and Compassion (9:26 )
• Self-Love and Inner Light (10:55 )
• Being at Home with Oneself (13:53 )

Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges.

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