Maria had always been interested in helping others and learning about different ways of life. When she was younger, she often imagined herself traveling, meeting new people, and doing work that felt meaningful and useful. After finishing university, she found an office job in her home country, and although the work was stable and the salary was good, she slowly started to feel unfulfilled. At first, Maria believed that these feelings would pass, but after a few years her daily routine began to feel empty and repetitive. She spent most days sitting at a desk, answering emails, and completing tasks that did not really excite her. In the evenings, she often felt tired and unmotivated, and she started asking herself whether this was the life she wanted in the long term. During this period, Maria read many articles and personal…