Resentment

November 13

SUMMARY

Matías reflects on the nature of luck and its connection to Friday the 13th, unraveling its origins in ancient Roman practices and tragic episodes in Christian history, such as the crucifixion of Jesus and the persecution of the Templars. This intimate dialogue explores how past beliefs and traditions influence our perception of the world and how we relate to it. Through this conversation, Matías invites us to reflect on the importance of questioning old customs and beliefs, recognizing the need for a spiritual and emotional renewal that allows us to live more authentically and consciously.

QUOTE

Resentment, when used as a defense mechanism to prevent dangerous or harmful situations, can be beneficial and help you protect yourself. It keeps you alert and allows you to recognize patterns of behavior in others that could be detrimental to you. However, when resentment becomes a way of life, when it is constantly harbored and nurtured, it can become toxic and harmful to your emotional well-being.

EXERCISE

1. Observation Meditation: Sit in a quiet place and observe your thoughts. Whenever a thought related to resentment or a past situation appears, simply observe it without judgment. Let the thought come and go, like a cloud in the sky. This will help you distance yourself from those thoughts and not identify with them.

1. Forgiveness Meditation: Close your eyes and visualize the person or situation that has caused you resentment. Now, in your mind, say to that person or situation: “I forgive you and release you. I forgive myself and release myself.” Repeat these words several times, feeling the emotional burden associated with that situation being released.