Acharya Prashant explains that our constant engagement with material objects reinforces our identification with matter. He emphasizes that the first step toward liberation is questioning the nature of our work and life. He points out that the world is designed to keep individuals perpetually busy, leaving no room for deep contemplation. This lack of leisure is a barrier to spiritual growth, as the mind is never allowed to be still or empty. He suggests that one must consciously create 'empty space' or leisure time to allow higher truths to descend, much like a runway must be clear for a plane to land.