Recipe for Achieving Harmony

If you’ve made it this far, it’s likely because you want to become more familiar with this fundamental state of being—harmony—or because, in some way, you’ve been unable to reach this state and have realized that things aren’t flowing as you’d like.

Harmony is not just an abstract concept or a privilege reserved for a select few. It is a state that can be consciously cultivated, much like following a recipe step by step to achieve the desired result. Below, I will share with you the essential ingredients and actions you can take to create your own version of harmony.

Ingredients

• Order

• Willingness

• Self-awareness

• Awareness of your present context

• Coherence

• Presence

• Patience

• Good company

Preparation Time: 5–10 minutes daily to reflect and practice the initial actions.Time to

Consolidate: A few weeks or months, depending on your personal pace and the context you find yourself in.

Let’s Begin

The first thing you’ll need for this recipe, as in any good kitchen, is to clean and organize your space. A clean and organized environment is the first step of inspiration for starting any endeavor—in this case, an exquisite recipe for "harmony."

1. Take a pinch of the willingness within you, set aside some time to clean your space, and begin to notice everything that needs a good scrub or that needs to be discarded.

Note: By the time you finish cleaning your space, you’ll have already started preparing self-awareness. You’ll have created this opening to connect with yourself, and perhaps you’ll realize there are things you’ve struggled to let go of—habits you don’t like about yourself. You might even notice that you don’t feel entirely prepared for this recipe to turn out perfectly on your first try.

2. Position yourself firmly in the context of your current situation. Just as in any traditional kitchen, it’s important to identify the resources you have at hand, as well as those that might make the recipe process a bit more challenging. In this step, the most important thing is to remain patient, as it’s perfectly valid for some steps to take a little longer.

3. Add a pinch of coherence to your awareness of your present context, and begin blending both ingredients until they form a mixture that brings you a sense of calm. The texture of the mixture you’re aiming for depends on the coherence with which you make your movements, the speed, and the attention you dedicate to it.

4. If you find it challenging to achieve the desired mixture, try turning off all distractions around you, disconnect from the outside world, and incorporate presence into the recipe. It’s essential not to stop integrating the ingredients—otherwise, you’ll have to start over.

   
   

   

   
   

5. In an inner container, place the mixture you’ve achieved and let it bake. Allow the dough to bake while you attend to other matters. And remember, as you practice making this recipe—whether it’s the first thing you "feed" yourself at the start of the day or the last thing before ending it—it will become easier over time. The more you practice, the better your harmony recipe will turn out.

Note: As you gain more experience, you can add other ingredients that resonate with you, such as trust, love, laughter, and smiles.

6. You can also enhance your recipe by carefully sharing it with those around you. Seek relationships that reinforce your energy, appreciate your well-crafted recipe, and are good "chefs" of their own daily practices.

Harmony is not a fixed destination but an ongoing process. There will be moments when you feel like you’ve strayed from the path, but that’s also part of the experience. The important thing is to always return to your intention and remember that you have the tools to rebuild your balance.

Start today, with small steps. The recipe for harmony is simple and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s perfect to "bring" to a family gathering, a work meeting, or a get-together with friends.

So, are you ready to prepare it?