The doors of understanding

Hello my dears, a few days ago I was listening to Janina Tomassiny on her podcast Sabiduría Psicodélica (Psychedelic Wisdom), and if you haven’t heard it, I highly recommend it. She talks about expanding consciousness in topics related to personal development, psychedelic and non-psychedelic experiences.

At one point in the program, they mentioned the doors of understanding, and I had a great insight that I don’t want to let slip away.

Understanding is fundamental in any subject, but how do we reach it? Over the years, we accumulate knowledge and experiences, which lead us to develop understanding.

One tool that is helping me immensely to achieve this understanding is writing. It’s transformative, honestly. It’s like making a "click," bringing the invisible world of thought into the physical realm.

Through writing, we shape our emotions, feelings, ideas, and paths. It’s like tuning an instrument—when we align the strings just right, the music flows more smoothly, with greater harmony and clarity, allowing us to play with ease and enjoy the melody without unnecessary discord.

In my case, writing has awakened a mental order I hadn’t had before. I come from an ecosystem that’s not very organized, where method and discipline haven’t been my best allies. However, now I’m creating a friendly relationship with them, without rigidity or boredom. In fact, quite the opposite: knowing that I need to write regularly makes me feel really good.

Writing connects us both to our inner and outer worlds. It helps us build a bridge between the two with less friction, as it is the door that allows us to understand the flow of our most intimate thoughts. Instead of reacting with harsh responses, sensitivities, or agitation, writing acts as a filter. Navigating this reality with greater awareness is essential, and writing makes the process much more enjoyable.

In the creative field, writing generates a blossoming of visions. These ideas, like dreams, are not yet anchored in the real world. They fly, they touch you, they make you feel, and then they disappear. Writing is like having a net to catch them and store them in a sacred library that documents your most intimate creations.

Sometimes, these ideas dance in parallel worlds, and honestly, it’s hard to differentiate them. They can come from the dream world, which I’m a fan of and have started to document diligently. This dream world has a symbolic language that is completely unknown to those who don’t practice or want to understand it.

But when you open the doors of understanding and ask yourself what’s hidden or what these symbols want to say, a magical world of self-knowledge and answers emerges, almost as if by magic.

I want to share a brief dream and its possible interpretation, and how the habit of writing it down has allowed me to get closer to its meaning.

Last night, I dreamed that I was with my partner watching a man cook and draw at the same time. We were delighted by the fusion of both activities. He was cooking a fish and serving it on a tray adorned with flowers and other vegetables. Then he drew a menu next to the setup and offered us the dish. I ate the fish, but I felt bones getting stuck in my throat, while my partner embraced me and calmed me. That’s when the bones stopped hurting me. There was another cook who offered us a dish with an ingredient I usually find tedious to cook, but this time it was delicious.

Then, the scene changed to a reef, where the cook dove into the sea to dive. There was no support rope in case she lost strength, but I told her not to worry, that I would be there to help her. When, in fact, she lost strength, I appeared with other hands that helped her out of the sea.

Currently, I’m in the process of organizing my projects and businesses, which requires a lot of focus, organization, and a systematic structure to improve the experience.

This dream highlights the importance of embracing a creative flow, even in tasks that feel tedious or challenging for me. It also underscores the need to delegate, seek help, and build connections that allow my collaborators to work smoothly and efficiently—maintaining a balance of flexibility and structure. Additionally, it emphasizes the value of being present for others, acting as a source of support during critical moments.

If you haven’t yet explored this powerful tool, I encourage you to give it a try. You can start by dedicating just a few minutes each day, or even one or two days a week to the practice. In no time, you’ll begin to notice shifts in how you understand and perceive reality. Writing helps you become more present, and the quality of your thoughts is key.

A big hug.