«If, due to a very strong emotion, all the matches that we carry inside us are lit at once, a glow is produced so strong that it illuminates beyond what we can normally see and then a splendid tunnel appears before our eyes that It shows us the path that we forgot at the moment of birth and that calls us to rediscover our lost divine origin. The soul wishes to reintegrate into the place from which it came, leaving the body inert.
In "Like Water for Chocolate," Laura Esquivel captures the profound impact that strong emotions can have on our perception and awareness. When intense feelings awaken all the latent aspects of our inner selves, they create a powerful illumination that expands our understanding and reveals deeper truths. This illumination can guide us, allowing us to see possibilities and connections that may have been obscured in our everyday lives.
The metaphor of a splendid tunnel symbolizes a journey of rediscovery, leading us back to our divine origins and true essence. The soul's yearning to reconnect with its source highlights the tension between the physical body and spiritual enlightenment. This transformation emphasizes that emotional experiences can serve as a catalyst for reconnecting with our innermost selves and understanding the paths we are meant to follow.
