The most difficult aspect of golus (exile) is a Jew within themself. A nice life, even with learning, does not guarantee Menuchas Hanefesh (Peace of Mind). Building an inner, private world is not based on the need for other people's validation. We can search for the chometz in our neshama with a candle. Lifelong habits are based on learned behavior. We can search and find and burn the chometz within ourselves. Asking Hashem to help us reveal who we really are. Wanting to get closer to Hashem.