To embark on a path that holds the goal of understanding the one true meaning of life, the first and most important step is the recognition of one’s own misguided paths. These misguided paths primarily originate in the human thought apparatus, which, driven both consciously and subconsciously, allows the illusory, central ego point of each individual to become the source of their misguided actions. The author shares his own experiences, supported by the incorporation of stones as meditation objects and as exemplary illustrative material, detailing his departure from the superficially rational behavior known as progress, achievement, reputation, career, and existential security, towards the beginning of a spiritual life. The framework of his writings consists of chronological, real-time thought sequences.