Enric Corbera He is a technical industrial engineer, naturopath, with a degree in psychology. Author of various books, he holds conferences, teaches workshops and seminars and leads the postgraduate and master’s academic programs in Bioneuroemotion. He has accumulated more than 90 million views on YouTube.
News: You are happy?
Enric Corbera: To answer, we must first define what we mean by happiness. From my point of view, this state is reached when one “understands”, in the broadest sense of the word. I mean understanding that difficulties are necessary to develop our potential and that light is appreciated thanks to darkness. In short, the apparent contradictions of life do not separate but rather unite, inviting us to integrate perspectives that seem opposite to reveal what is not evident and discover deeper realities. In this process of understanding and integration, a paradoxical mentality develops, an ability that allows us to embrace life in all its complexity and achieve true fulfillment. I believe that happiness has nothing to do with being happy. For me, you are happy when you have this mentality, since you do not enter into the game of guilt and victimhood, you understand that you are creating your reality daily, becoming captain of your destiny. In this sense, I can say that I am happy.
News: Did you use this method for yourself or a family member?
Corbera: It is essential to apply this approach to yourself, otherwise it would be meaningless. As I always mention: while Bioneuroemotion is available to everyone, not everyone is for Bioneuroemotion. People who are not willing to take responsibility for their own well-being and commit to themselves will not be able to access the transformative potential of this methodology. They may understand it, but not apply it. The person who wants to learn Bioneuroemotion has to know that first of all it is for them, not for others. No one can accompany another along a path they have not previously traveled.
News: Do you believe that every illness can be cured?
Corbera: I work for the healing of the mind. I believe that the “healing” of perception can contribute to improving people’s emotional and physical health, optimizing any process aimed at restoring the body. The limits of human potential are unsuspected; I believe that we have more possibilities of achieving healing to the extent that we work from a comprehensive approach and influence all the factors that have an important weight in health.
News: What made you want to be a psychologist?
Corbera: I couldn’t answer this question exhaustively. The decision to study Psychology was the result of a series of personal experiences and reflections that led me to question the meaning of my life at that time. I was working as a quality director in a printed circuit company as a Technical Engineer, but I felt that something was missing and that I was not connecting with my true purpose. It was then that I began to dig deep within myself and explore different perspectives on life and existence, and the question arose as to whether there was another way to live and understand the purpose of our existence. This constant search for answers, coupled with a deep longing to understand and contribute to human well-being, led me to study psychology as part of a path toward a deeper understanding of the mind and emotional well-being.
News: What encourages you to give talks?
Corbera: There is a phrase that was and is the catalyst for the changes and situations that have led me to become a recognized popularizer in different Spanish-speaking countries: “If you want to learn something, teach it.”
News: What is your family made up of?
Corbera: I had a daughter from my first marriage. I have been married to my current wife for 36 years, with whom I had a son. She has a daughter from her previous marriage. Currently, we are grandparents of two grandchildren of our son, and a granddaughter of my wife. The interesting thing is that I took on the role of father to my wife’s daughter when she was two years old, and her daughter now affectionately calls me Grandpa.
News: Do you have any leaders?
Corbera: No, we teach that the leader we seek is actually within ourselves. Despite this, throughout my career I have sought guidance and found inspiration from mentors, as I mentioned above. These people have been really important at key moments in my life. I believe in leadership that comes from within us, but I also recognize the valuable influence that mentors can exert on our never-ending process of growth and evolution.
News: Do you always like to inspire others?
Corbera: In reality, it was not something that I started with a premeditated intention, but rather it arose spontaneously in my life. As I explained certain topics, I noticed that my words inspired others. This ability to positively influence developed naturally and as I saw how my words resonated with people, I realized I had the power to inspire and motivate. This led me to become more aware that I could use this skill to positively impact and contribute to human well-being.
News: Are you experiencing the best life you can have?
Corbera: I don’t know if it’s the best, but I can say that my life has complete meaning, although years ago I had no idea what it would be. My life experience has been enriching and full of learning. And although I didn’t have a precise vision of what the best possibility would be for me, and I still don’t, I have found full meaning in giving my best in everything I do and every step of the way.
News: How is self-esteem different from ego?
Corbera: Self-esteem is respect for yourself, understanding that your relationships speak about you and not projecting your responsibilities on others. The ego can be thought of as a limited identity that seeks to control, seeks to blame, and is always projecting. He focuses on protecting an image of himself and often gets entangled in comparisons and competitions. While it is necessary to function in the world and relate, it can become problematic when it dominates our actions and decisions. Self-esteem goes beyond simple self-affirmation, it implies deep self-awareness. In short, ego and self-esteem are two interconnected aspects of our psychology. Maintaining a balanced ego, one that serves us rather than controlling us, and cultivating healthy self-esteem, based on self-awareness and self-respect, are crucial components of navigating life in a meaningful and satisfying way.
News: Is a leader born or made?
Corbera: I think we all have potential to develop. But the leader is more than born, he is made. We must not forget that “the storm benefits the sailor” and that “easy paths do not lead far.” We teach to lead our lives, to pursue our desires and flee from victimhood and regrets. I learned from a very young age to trust myself. I usually express what I say with this phrase: “If you trust yourself, life trusts you. If you think you can’t, life will give you reasons for it.”
News: Do you have any challenges to meet?
Corbera: The same as always: taking care of my body and my mind to give the best of myself in everything I do. I am 70 years old, I have decided, for the moment, to continue giving my best, at least until I am 80 years old. If life now opens another path for me, I am sure that I will take it.
News: Do you think the pandemic changed humanity at all?
Corbera: Crises are always lessons to learn.
News: What do you hope or want listeners to take away from your talks?
Corbera: I don’t expect or desire anything specific. Well, each one will live it in their own way. Many people have told me: “The first time I heard you I was angry with you, today I can only thank you.”
News: Do you believe in something? God, Buddha…
Corbera: I don’t believe, I know that there is an intelligent energy that sustains everything. Whether this energy is called God, Buddha, Laot Sé, Krishna, Allah, etc., does not matter. They are all the expression of this energy that Max Planck called the Matrix. This one left us with sublime thoughts: “I think awareness is fundamental. I believe that every matter derives from consciousness. Everything we talk about, everything we consider as existing, is dictated by consciousness.”
News: Who do you lean on when you run out of strength if that happens to you?
Corbera: In Myself. I ask for inspiration from this universal energy, accepting the circumstances of life, understanding that in life you have to live states of darkness to understand the light.
by Claudia Pandolfo
