Monday, January 30, 2012

The Warrior and Faith


Day 30/366: Paulo Coelho Tales

Let me share an excerpt from one of Paulo Coelho's thoughts and reflections.

"Often what we call 'experience' is merely a sum of our defeats. Thus we look ahead with the fear of someone who has already made a lot of mistakes in life and lack the courage to take the next step.

At such moments, it is good to remember the words of Lord Salisbury: 'If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome: if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent: if you believe the soldiers, nothing is safe.'

It is important to accept one's passions, and not to lose one's enthusiasm for conquests. They are part of life, and bring joy to all who participate in them. The warrior of light never loses sight of what endures, nor bonds forged over time. He knows how to distinguish between the transient and the enduring. There comes a moment, however, when his passions suddenly disappear. Despite all his knowledge, he allows himself to be overwhelmed by despair; from one moment to the next, his faith is not what it was, things do not happen as he dreamed they would, tragedies occur in  unfair and unexpected ways, and he begins to believe that his prayers are not being heeded."

Today is such a heartbreaking day. I've had enough breakdowns for the day. I hope that tomorrow would be a better one!

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