if you've been feeling disconnected from yourself, you're not alone. we often speak of being disconnected from our true nature, as if we’ve lost something we once had, as if there’s a place we need to return to. but what if the longing itself is the key? what if the distance we feel is not just a problem, but a necessary part of the journey? research in cognitive anthropology shows how deeply our environment shapes our perception. westerners, surrounded by rectangular rooms a