Daniel was born in New York into a family that paid little attention to religion, a fact that was reflected in his personal and professional life. Despite his great ambition in journalism and his early career success, Daniel always felt an inner void that could not be filled. It was as if something essential was missing, a vague sense that his life lacked a deeper meaning. He tried to fill this emptiness in various ways, including immersing himself in work, traveling to explore the world, and experimenting with different spiritual practices.

Initially, he believed that professional and material achievements would grant him a sense of fulfillment, but he quickly discovered that these things did not bring the inner peace he sought. He traveled to distant places and sought out new experiences, but he always returned with the same sense of loss. He attempted to find himself through diverse spiritual practices, ranging from meditation to yoga, but he did not find the psychological comfort he was searching for.