Paulo Coelho's Blog, page 8
July 5, 2020
The story of the pencil
in “Like a flowing river”
June 29, 2020
Respect for mystery
Paulo Coelho I had to live for many years before I realized that love is an act of faith in another person, and its face should continue to be wrapped in mystery. It should be lived and relished at each and every minute, but whenever we try to understand it, the magic vanishes. When I […]
June 25, 2020
30 SEC READ: Rumi
by Rumi, Persian poet (1207- 1273) Lord, said David, since you do not need us, why did you create these two worlds? Reality replied: O prisoner of time, I was a secret treasure of kindness and generosity, and I wished this treasure to be known, so I created a mirror: its shining face, […]
June 20, 2020
Question by the reader : Maria Edwards
My question is, can you tell us more about this quote of the day, “Anyone who gives help also receives help and needs to teach what he has learned?” How can we share the light we’ve found with people in our lives who may not have found their own path yet? Firstly by trying to […]
June 19, 2020
Emotional independence
There is an unwritten rule saying that “the world is for the strong”, that “only the fittest survive.” If it were like that, human beings would never have existed, because they are part of a species that needs to be protected for a long period of time (specialists say that we are only capable […]
June 17, 2020
30 SEC READ The Warrior Of Light and Faith
The warrior of light, once he has learned how to use a sword, discovers that his equipment is still incomplete – he needs armour. He sets off in search of this armour and he listens to the advice of various salesmen. ‘Use the breastplate of solitude,’ says one. ‘Use the shield of cynicism’, says another. […]
The Warrior Of Light and Faith
The warrior of light, once he has learned how to use a sword, discovers that his equipment is still incomplete – he needs armour. He sets off in search of this armour and he listens to the advice of various salesmen. ‘Use the breastplate of solitude,’ says one. ‘Use the shield of cynicism’, says another. […]
June 9, 2020
Character of the week: Muhammad Ali
” I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was. At home I am a nice guy: but I don’t want the world to know. Humble people, I’ve found, don’t get very far. The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and […]
June 5, 2020
June 4, 2020
30 SEC READ: Contradictions
Contradictions are what make love grow. Conflicts are what allow love to remain by our side. Life is too short for us to keep important words, for example, ‘I love you’, locked in our hearts. But do not always expect to hear the same words back. We love because we need to love. Otherwise, love […]
