WELL-BEING

May 10, 2021

SUMMARY

In this dialogue, Matías focuses on the experience of insomnia andanxiety about the future. His inner self reminds him that anxiety arisesfrom excessive thinking about the future and urges him to live more inthe present. It points out that self-awareness involves accepting boththe light and shadow within oneself and learning to channel anxietytowards creative expression. Furthermore, it explains that well-beingdoes not come from obtaining external things but from recognizing andembodying the attributes one naturally possesses. This path towell-being involves navigating oneself and finding harmony in theprocess of transformation.

QUOTE

“Well-being is not in obtaining these things, but in being theseattributes, discovering them within you, knowing that you possess themby nature.”

EXERCISES

1. Emotion Observation Meditation: Dedicate a few minutes each day toobserve your emotions without judging them. Sit in silence, breathedeeply, and bring your attention to how you feel in that moment.Acknowledge the emotions that arise, whether they are anxiety, joy, orany other, and allow them to be present without trying to changethem.

2. Self-Knowledge Meditation: Set aside time to reflect on yourself andyour inner state. Ask yourself deep questions such as “What makes mefeel anxious?”, “What are my shadows and lights?” or “How can I channelmy energy positively?”.

3. Creative Visualization Meditation: Use visualization to imagine howyou can channel your anxious energy into the manifestation of creativeprojects or activities that you are passionate about. Visualize yourselftransforming that energy into something productive and rewarding.