Poison
November 8
SUMMARY
In this deep and reflective dialogue between two characters, the story of Laocoön, a Trojan priest devoured by serpents, is addressed, linking it with metaphysical themes and the duality of love and poison in our lives. The myth’s story is used as a metaphor to explore how what we consume and believe can be deceptive, how mismanaged love can turn into poison, and how we must seek inner balance and harmony. The sculpture of Laocoön is presented as a work that transcends time, evoking reflections on human suffering, betrayal, and the search for meaning in the midst of chaos, reminding us of the importance of confronting our internal poisons and transforming them into pure love.
QUOTE
“The same blood we carry inside can either give us life or destroy us from within. In this way, life and love can also be understood as death and hatred, as they are not external opposites but internal expressions.”
EXERCISES
- Acceptance and Acknowledgment Meditation:
Goal: Accept and acknowledge internal poisons.
Step 1: Find a quiet place to sit or lie down comfortably.
Step 2: Close your eyes and take some deep breaths, bringing your focus inward.
Step 3: Ask yourself, “What are the poisons I have created in my life?” Do not force the answers; just allow yourself to observe what arises.
Step 4: When you identify a “poison,” acknowledge and accept it without judgment. Understand that at some point, this poison was a response to a painful or challenging situation.
Step 5: Thank that poison for the protection or response it provided at that time and acknowledge that you are now ready to transform it.
- Poison Transformation Meditation:
Goal: Transform poison into pure love.
Step 1: Once you have identified and accepted your poisons, visualize each one as a dark energy or object within you.
Step 2: Imagine a bright and loving light in your heart, representing pure and unconditional love.
