ADVERSITIES

JANUARY 18

SUMMARY

Matías reflects on the nature of enemies and adversity in life. He concludes that enemies are mental constructs and that adversity is a tool for evolution. He understands that the struggle is not in eliminating adversity but in improving through it. Ultimately, Matías suggests that we should observe ourselves to remember our connection with the Universe.

QUOTE

“Adversity is not the problem; it’s your mental attitude towards it.”

EXERCISE

1. Meditation on the Transformation of Adversity:

• Sit in meditation and bring to your mind an adversity or challenge you are facing.

• Visualize adversity as negative energy within you.

• As you breathe deeply, imagine inhaling light and peace, and exhaling that negative energy.

• With each breath, feel how that negative energy transforms into a more positive and constructive energy.

• Continue this process until you feel a sense of relief and clarity regarding the adversity.

2. Meditation on Gratitude and Resilience:

• Sit in a quiet place and think of an adversity you have overcome in the past.

• Reflect on the lessons learned and how that experience has made you stronger and more resilient.

• Now, focus on things you are grateful for in your current life, including the adversities you have overcome.

• Imagine sending gratitude and appreciation to those past experiences for contributing to your growth.

• This meditation will help you see adversities as opportunities to learn and strengthen yourself.