Most people don’t discover the essence of life until they are near death. When we are younger, we spend our days striving, pressured by societal expectations. At the same time, we chase so-called grand pleasures, missing out on simple joys—walking barefoot on the sand, singing with children or loved ones, planting a rose garden, or watching the sunrise.

We live in an era where we have conquered the highest peaks, yet we struggle to master ourselves. We build taller buildings but have less patience, accumulate more wealth but experience less happiness, and fill our minds with knowledge while emptying our lives of meaning.