Being a person who has often found herself lost in contemplation and daydreams, the process of maturing through adolescence weighed heavily on my soul. I was unprepared to ground myself, develop social skills, and discern my place in society. The overwhelming stimuli from the external world would leave me paralyzed, especially under the scrutiny of others, making the real world feel surreal. In this state of mind, I perceived a lack of understanding from those around me, and reciprocally, I struggled to comprehend them. I found solace somewhere else—in the safety of the clouds.

However, as I continued to age, I realized that I could only function in this abstract realm for so long before genuine challenges emerged. My moment of awakening occurred during a hiatus after graduating from high school. I began to desire a connection to reality, to foster deeper relationships with those in my immediate circle. I yearned for the ability to shape my own material reality and sought the commonplace understanding that had eluded me for so long. I embarked on a journey to ground myself and to bring my focus into the present moment.

This transformative awakening marked a significant milestone for me. It represented the first instance in my life where I consciously united my mind, body, and soul, aspiring to achieve harmony in all aspects of my being and in my life.