When three voices with decades of inner exploration — Xavier Guix, Francesc Miralles and Álex Rovira — come together to speak honestly about what sustains a meaningful life, the result is a work that seeks to be a companion, a mirror, and a compass. That is Esencial (Essential), published by Arpa Editores in both Spanish and Catalan.
What this book invites us to do is to pause, listen, inquire, and reconnect with what truly dwells within us: 21 concepts that traverse the human soul and invite us to live with authenticity, depth, and purpose. Themes such as love, guilt, gratitude, fear, and transformation are approached as doorways toward a more conscious existence.
Esencial has its origin in real conversations among friends who, far from idealism, share their doubts, falls, and learnings. This sense of camaraderie gives the book a tone that is both intimate and demanding, human and transformative. It is a book born from shared life. Reading it is an experience that invites you to pause and engage in dialogue with yourself.
The three authors — each with his own style, perspective, and background — complement one another. The richness lies in the contrast, in their mutual questioning, in their respect for each other’s voice. This diversity translates into chapters that, though brief, contain a depth that stays with you beyond the first reading.
Xavier Guix, a psychologist specialized in personal growth and communication, has spent years exploring how to accompany human beings in their emotional development. In recent interviews, he has warned against what he calls “false goodness”: the tendency to live more for others than for oneself.
Francesc Miralles, writer and journalist, has built bridges between literature and inner exploration. His work, translated into more than sixty languages, combines reflection with everyday spirituality.
Álex Rovira, economist and author of international bestsellers, has brought practical wisdom and the ethics of purpose to millions of readers. His work revolves around transforming knowledge into action.
This book does not promise that life will stop hurting or that chaos will disappear; its proposal is another: to learn to see with greater clarity. As the authors state, “Anyone who promises quick solutions is playing with you.”
If you are looking for a book that brings you back to what matters — one that makes you think, feel, and return to yourself with greater truth — Esencial is a must-read.
