At times, we find ourselves stuck, or even trapped, in life. We may be aware of what holds us back or suffocates us, but sometimes we don’t even know. Instead, we experience feelings of anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and a sense of being incapable of moving forward or making the best of ourselves and our circumstances.

We may lose sight of the meaning behind what we do, feeling as if nothing improves—neither within nor outside ourselves. Various factors contribute to this, often causing us to neglect or ignore our authentic needs—much like children locked away in the basement. We've drifted farther from balance and self-realization, and in doing so, become disconnected from our true selves.