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When intensive spiritual practice isolates you from loved ones

I committed to a year of silence for spiritual growth but my marriage is suffering because my wife feels shut out and alone.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The deepest spiritual pursuits can paradoxically distance us from the human connections they aim to sanctify.

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