GOING – RETURNING

JUNE 8

SUMMARY

The protagonist, Matías, recounts his encounter with his father atthe age of 27 and how this experience led him to reflect on his ownidentity and the meaning of life. Despite the differences with hisfather, Matías finds a valuable lesson in his father’s lack ofprojection onto him, allowing him to achieve a sense of freedom andunconditional love. Through this conversation, Matías delves intophilosophical concepts about time, return, and the perception of theuniverse, concluding that the true question is who he is amid thisinfinite cycle of going and returning.

QUOTE

“Whenever you go, you are returning; whenever you return, you aregoing.”

EXERCISE

1. Reflection meditation on origin: Spend a few minutes each dayreflecting on your roots, family history, and past experiences. Observehow they have influenced your life and your way of being. This will helpyou better understand where you come from and integrate that part ofyour identity into your present.

2. Gratitude meditation for the past: Give thanks for all theexperiences, both positive and negative, that you have had in your lifeso far. Recognize that each of them has taught you important lessons andhelped you grow as a person.