Let’s talk honestly about something nearly everyone wrestles with, even if it usually happens behind closed doors (and sometimes in the middle of the night): the craving to really know ourselves. Deep down, each of us wants to feel confident—not just in what we do, but in who we are. We seek that elusive mix of self-assurance and stability, a foundation on which we can build our choices, our relationships, even our understanding of the world. This is no small thing. In everyday life, it means being able to look in the mirror and trust what you see, to answer a challenge without your inner compass spinning off course, or to accept a compliment without secretly brushing it off as a fluke.