The Young Woman and the Wise Teacher

A young woman in a Native American tribe sought help from her wise teacher, asking him to provide answers to the questions that had been troubling her for a long time. She had been calling out to him in her inner world for some time, and his spirit heard her pleas. He met her in the physical world to help her find the answers she sought.

They went to a place with an opening—a hole in the ground that resembled paradise. The water was turquoise and crystal clear, refracting light in different ways depending on whether it came from the rays of the Sun or the reflection of the Moon.

The old Indian lowered the girl into this place of heavenly beauty and told her she would remain there by herself until she found the answers she had been looking for. She immediately understood the lesson: even in paradise, solitude can feel suffocating. Overcome with sadness, she realized she wouldn’t be able to leave the place for a long time. She began to cry, and her tears slowly raised the water level. She wept for years, and the water continued to rise.

Eventually, she was able to escape as the water reached the opening on the top. The girl knew that if she didn’t close the hole, her sadness would flood the entire land, turning everything blue and bringing sorrow to all its inhabitants.

She also realized she could create something beautiful around the opening to restore the balance. She pondered the question of what brings happiness to people and flowers came to her mind. She planted flowers on the surface and around the hole. Breaking through, the flowers connected with the water which was of a different quality. They began to bloom from the other side, inside the earth.

As the flowers grew and blossomed, bees sensed the new fragrance and were drawn to it. Gradually, a new world began to flourish and then to grow faster. In this world, sadness and happiness existed in balance, as both had participated in its creation. All the components contributed their essence to the whole.

Reflection Questions for Consciousness Development

This story emerged from my understanding of the language of symbols, a vision that guided my creative process. As you reflect on the tale of the young woman, consider the following questions:

1. What does the opening represent in your life?
   Reflect on the areas where you may feel trapped or isolated. How can you confront these feelings?
2. How do you respond to sadness?
   Like the young woman, do you allow your emotions to rise, or do you find ways to channel them positively?
3. What brings you joy and balance?
   Identify what nurtures your happiness. How can you cultivate these elements in your life?
4. How do you perceive the relationship between sadness and happiness?
   Do you see them as opposing forces, or do you recognize their interconnectedness in creating a fuller experience of life?
5. What symbols resonate with you?
   Consider which symbols hold personal meaning for you. How can these symbols guide your journey toward self-discovery and growth?

What steps can you take to create beauty around your own “opening”?
Think about actions you can take to enhance your surroundings and bring balance to your emotional landscape.