In a childhood filled with loss, neglect and longing, perhaps the biggest loss is a connection to one's own heart. Hardening to cope with what is lacking, we can become rigid, avoiding our deep feelings and most precious longing. How do we re-awaken our connection to the deepest parts of us? Often, it is through pains that break open the protection we've created. We're no longer able to ward off the depth of our feelings. A process of grief, mourning and reawakening then becomes possible. For Leonard Szymczak, all roads eventually led to this deep dive towards the home within him, which exists beyond any geographic place, any relationship, job or love. It was a journey back to the home inside of himself!