I asked him if each of the two spots had a special name. He said that the good one was called the sitio andthe bad one the enemy; he said these two places were the key to a man's wellbeing, especially for a man who waspursuing knowledge. The sheer act of sitting on one's spot created superior strength; on the other hand, theenemy weakened a man and could even cause his death. He said I had replenished my energy, which I had spentlavishly the night before, by taking a nap on my spot.
In "The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge," Carlos Castaneda discusses the concept of two significant locations or "spots" that are vital for a man's well-being. One spot, referred to as the "sitio," is associated with positive strength and rejuvenation, especially for those seeking knowledge. In contrast, the other location, known as the "enemy," drains a person's energy and can lead to detrimental effects, even death.
The author recounts his experience of tapping into this wisdom after feeling depleted from a previous night. By taking a nap on his designated "sitio," he was able to restore his energy, highlighting the importance of these two spaces in the pursuit of personal growth and understanding.
