Nicholas experienced a transformative journey, shaped by an imaginary voice that allowed him to develop into a complete individual. Previously, in Berkeley, he felt like an incomplete version of himself, lacking fulfillment and purpose. The presence of this voice provided him with insights that enabled personal growth and self-discovery.

If Nicholas had stayed in Berkeley, he would have continued to exist in a state of incompleteness, deprived of the profound revelations that gave his life meaning. This realization underscores the importance of transformation and the potential for finding wholeness in unexpected ways.