In this reasoning, Dr. K’adamawe Knife explains why self-awareness is the foundation of personal and spiritual growth. He challenges the popular idea that “when the student is ready, the master will appear,” arguing that the master we are searching for may already exist within us. From ancient teachings about knowing yourself to the relationship between the individual and the larger universe, he explores why we can spend more time with ourselves than anyone else while knowing very little about who we actually are.