Paulo Coelho's Blog, page 33
January 29, 2018
The cycle of nature
In the cycle of nature there is no such thing as victory or defeat: there is only movement. The winter struggles to reign supreme, but, in the end, is obliged to accept spring’s victory, which brings with it flowers and happiness. The summer would like to make its warm days last for ever, because it […]
January 28, 2018
On the banks of the river Adour
We end up at a river in the middle of nowhere, near the village of Arcizac-Adour. Some years ago we were both sitting on the banks of this very same river when we spotted a beautiful woman wearing waterproof boots up to the knees, walking on the river-bed with a sack on her shoulders. […]
January 25, 2018
On solitude
For those who are not frightened by the solitude that reveals all mysteries, everything will have a different taste. In solitude, they will discover the love that might otherwise arrive unnoticed. In solitude, they will understand and respect the love that left them. In solitude, they will be able to decide whether it is worth […]
January 21, 2018
Change
Nature is telling us: ‘Change!’ And those who do not fear the Angel of Good Fortune understand that they must go forward, despite their fear. Despite their doubts. Despite recriminations. Despite threats. They confront their values and prejudices. They hear the advice of their loved ones, who say: ‘Why do that? You have everything […]
January 17, 2018
30 sec reading: Inner beauty is not enough
People always say: ‘It’s inner beauty that matters, not outer beauty.’ Well, that’s not true. If it were, why would flowers put so much energy into attracting bees? And why would raindrops transform themselves into a rainbow when they encounter the sun? Because nature longs for beauty, and is only satisfied when beauty can be […]
January 15, 2018
In order to hear Love’s words
In order to hear Love’s words, you must allow Love to approach. However, when it does draw near, we fear what it might say to us, because Love is free and is not ruled by our will or by what we do. All lovers know this, but refuse to accept it. They think they can […]
January 12, 2018
Random thoughts
by Camilla Stauton We must learn to be the truest form of ourselves To have immense love and passion above all else I learnt so much not just about a country but also myself I don’t want to change but I want to change the world Be the change you wish to see in […]
January 11, 2018
Conversations with the Master : The tragedy
Paulo Coelho Here I continue to reproduce excerpts from conversations with my master, from 1982 to 1986) – Why is there so much tragedy and misery in the world? – Tragedy and misery are different things, and very lengthy subjects. Which would you like to talk about first? – At the moment, about tragedy. Why […]
January 4, 2018
Paying the double price
A camel dealer reached a village to sell fine animals at a very good price. Everyone bought one, except Mr. Hoosep. Some time later, the village received a visit from another dealer, with excellent camels, but they were much more expensive. This time, Hoosep bought some animals. “You did not buy the camels when they […]
January 1, 2018
20 sec read: let me not beg for the stilling of my pain
________________________________________ EM PORTUGUES> Não me deixe implorar para acalmar a minha dor EN ESPANOL >> No me dejes pedir alivio para mi dolor “Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to […]
