Self-Knowledge and Inner Peace
In the bustle of the world, where haste prevails and distractions seem endless, learning to remain calm is an art mastered only through connection with the essential. It is not about fleeing difficulties or suppressing emotions, but in facing them with the certainty that every experience is part of the path laid out for our growth.
The inner life is a sanctuary few truly enter with genuine dedication. Meditation and prayer have been my refuge in that sacred space where the superficial fades away and truth is revealed. In silence, the soul finds rest, the mind becomes ordered, and the heart is ready to listen. Each day is an opportunity to begin from a place of serenity, allowing divine light to permeate every thought, every action.
I have come to understand that the energy we harbor within is not static, but manifests in everything we do. We cannot hide what we carry inside, as it is reflected in our words, in our relationships, and in the way we face life. Those who cultivate peace within project harmony; those who surrender to chaos spread it around them. That is why protecting one’s essence is not an act of isolation, but a spiritual responsibility.
In this process of inner safeguarding, solitude ceased to be an absence and became an encounter. I learned that emptiness does not exist when God’s presence fills every space. Solitude is not a shadow, but the clarity of a presence not perceived with the senses but illuminating from within. It is the threshold where the soul meets its Creator, where the noise of the world is silenced, and truth becomes audible.
Living from spirituality means recognizing that fulfillment does not depend on external things. Nothing is lacking for those who have found themselves and discovered that their strength comes from the Creator. Those who learn to dwell within their own being with love and acceptance, no longer fear solitude but find in it the key to a fuller existence.
The world may be in constant motion, but the soul that has learned to rest in God remains steadfast. True wisdom is not found in seeking external answers, but in listening to the voice that whispers in silence. Each day is an opportunity to reaffirm that connection, to walk with purpose, and to turn one’s life into a reflection of the light that dwells in the depths of the soul.
Ricardo Gutiérrez is an economist and entrepreneur with extensive experience in various sectors. His life has been marked by professional commitment, faith, and family. Fifty years ago, he married Elsy Dangond, with whom he has built a strong family, raising three children and seven grandchildren. Educated by the Jesuits in Colombia, his education strengthened his principles and trust in God. His faith is his daily guide, inspired by a wise Spanish priest and symbolized by the crucifix before which he prays each day. For him, Jesus Christ is the true architect of his achievements.
