By Paulo Coelho
In the intervals between battles, the Warrior of Light rests.
(Manual of the Warrior of Light)
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The interval is so important for our development. That’s where we gather not only strength, but also where we reflect upon our experiences, which assist us in the next battle. I call this “The room between” & it is here, in absolute stillness, that we learn most. We rest, yes, but we are always alert…..
Love, Paul
Why do have to label them as ‘battles’?
couldn’t the be ‘tests’? In my opinion the term battle implies that there will be fighting… fighting comes from the lower part in us, maybe unless it was to defend ourselves.
I see your point Al Hussein, but don’t you think life is a fight, from beginning to end? If we don’t fight we will lose and not reach our goal, whatever that might be. Sitting and doing nothing is deadly, so not only do we have to defend ourselves, but we have to fight for what we believe in, and for what we desire. I do however believe that the word battle can be interpreted as a test, but I think Paulo Coelho uses this nomenclature in keeping with his description of a soul searcher, as characterized in his books, namely A Warrior of Light. A Warrior of Light fights with dignity and with fairness, and lives his original legend (path of destiny) in order to fulfil his dream.
I wish you a good fight (or good test) Greetings, Paul
Yes,rest between battles.In life there are many kind of battles,sometime even the battle for surviving,for living till next day.You need rest for recovering the lost power in order to be able of doing in the best way our duties.Also,rest is important to repass the events,maybe reconsider what is to be done.I think rest is a part of life,as important as is the night after the day light.
Yo voy a ser como Tú, cuando no sé, pero algún día seré así.
Quiero sentirme tan amada como tú lo eres y tener todo ese poder.
Gracias a Dios cada día que pasa aprendo de tí de forma barbara. No puedes imaginartelo.
Estoy destinada al Amor. Gracias por existir.
RAE
Bárbaro, ra:
7. adj. Excelente, llamativo, magnífico.
hey Paul, you have a valid point there my friend, but don’t you think that in fights there are (usually) winners and losers?
the term “win a fight” again implies you’re facing an opponent or an adversary or an obstacle that you must overcome to be labeled as the winner of this fight, or as I like to view it, this duel. I’m emphasizing on this point because, personally, I have not yet realized the meaning and understanding of true inner peace, and I’m honestly not a 100% convinced that for me to get the peace and stillness I seek I have to fight for it (metaphorically speaking of course). Another point, there’s another verse that talks about when we as human learn from experience or ‘tests’, that’s after the experience is finished and before the next one starts, and in learning a new weapon is added to the arsenal of the warrior ???
I wish you an honorable fight, love and respect.
AL Hussein
i love the Quotes but why would they always be from the worrier of light? other books are great too!
Hello It’s 3 aclock in the morning and can’t sleep. Like to write down what is going on in my head.
I am trained as a midwife and relaxationtherapist. Last years I did several jobs where children where the main theme. Sometimes I worked a lot and hard , without be payed ennough, but at that moment it felt right. I took the decision to stop my last job because of the reason not being payed for my work, but also because I feel that my task there was finished. I am at home since the beginning of march. It took me 2 months and a half to clean everything and since two weeks I have the feeling of having a holliday and rest.
In this period of being home there were three things that happend that leave big impressions on me:
The first was a motorcycle accident 1 month and a half ago, I saw everything happening , I did the first care of the men till the ambulance was there, this man died three weeks later. Three weeks ago I lost a good friend, the first man that I fell in love with, it was for me the first time that I came in contact with someone dying in my nearer environment, Bert is 32 I am 30 so it is the first time that I loose someone so young: Two weeks ago I saw another accident happening, I wanted to go sit down on my terras to read a book, at that moment I saw a big truck driving over someone, I ran immediately downstears, it was this time a 10 year old boy, I did again the first care of this boy. I have the feeling that the first ten minutes he really fighted for his life, but there was a boost of energy under my hands, he wanted to live, and he is still alive and very quick recovering, his schoolbag on his bag saved his life… He didn’t want to go, that I felt.
So it is a period with a lot of impressions for myself.
Last week I got a joboffer, and I thought that it was good to take this job.Normally I can start on monday. But now this night I feel more and more that I need more time for myself, more time to rest… I think my parents would like that I take this job, because it is financially more secure, but I have the feeling of being catched and having no space to breath.
I don’t know if I am a warrior of the light, but there is a deeper feeling inside of myself that is telling me that it is good to rest. I just feel ashamed for my environement, a bit anxious of what there reaction would be…
I am glad that I whrote this here, I had to tell it to someone and I think reading the quote of the day, that you people will understand what I write.
True.. very true..
But what would you suggest we should do when we loose a battle ?
IYM
Dear Leen, I am not Paulo, I am Paul, one of his faithful readers, but your message here moved me so much that I feel the need to say a few words, which I hope will help you to know or feel what is right for you.
Firstly, it appears you have suffered “burn out”, I have experienced this, and although it took a while, I did finally accept that it was my fault. Yes others (clients, employers or the importance a given task) do make it difficult to say no or stop. But we have to say stop, to ourselves or we can really become very sick.
Secondly, you have a very admirable profession by helping children come into the world, and I am sure you do this with care & love. However you have to earn a living (not easy these days) and finding the right balance is also not easy. This is where your intuition comes in to play. Listen to your heart dear Leen, and it will tell you what is right.
Everything happens for a reason (I believe) and if you had not decided to leave your last job, you would not have had these experiences, which now have made you think about your current situation. The universe is giving you a chance to make a decision, by allowing you to rest, take a pause in your life.
As we have seen in previous quotes & answers, we need a rest, in order to disseminate knowledge gathered during the last “battle” or “fight” or “effort” (as you please) and his prepares us for the next.
You are dear Leen, (as we all are here) A Warrior of the Light, and if you follow your heart, your intuition and have faith in what they tell you, you will make the right decision “For You”! (not your parents or anyone else)
Love & faith, Paul
I don’t believe in battles but experiences that empower each human being to evolve and grow. Its meaningful to choose to view all experience as meaningul and to learn not to judge it as good or bad. To move beyond duality is possible for us all.
Yes Liara, and this also shows tolerance towards others, other points of view, which is so important for the good of all in the world. I do have a small problem with the word battle myself, but we just have to take it in the context of Paulo’s works. WOL, Paul
The “intervals” of the battles are for rest, of course. It is the time that the warrior of Light, uses for gathering his wisdom, regain his strength and be reborn sometimes from his ashes.., like Phoenix, the mythical bird. Silence is the time for understanding ourselves and pray. Love Thelma
Dear Leen,
I do what you used to do.. different job names; same mission.. I just finished my training in Obstetrics and Gynecology.. we both catch those babies upon birth making sure they’re going through it safely and making sure those brave moms survive all possible birth complications .. I learned a lot from midwives and nurses during my training.. you guys help us become better doctors.. So thank you dear Leen for all your effort and compromise..
And believe me; it’s not about money at the end.. I’m as broke as you are believe it or not.. but it’s about what gives you self-gratification and inner comfort and make you rest comfortably in your bed after a long exhausting day..
Given our job nature; we learn a lot from life and death experiences.. it helps us mature; it helps us get in touch more with our essence; with our spirit..and help us survive our roughest times..
I was on-call for 24 hours last night at the hospital.. was called to the gynecology floor for a dying patient who was gasping for air during her last moments..I saw it all happening but had to make it clear to her and to her family that it was ‘death’ what she was going through and that it’s time to say goodbye.. I offered comfort measures; she agreed on our managment.. she was saying ‘thank you’ till her very last moments.. and while I was trying to comfort her she said ” It’s God’s agenda.. not mine ” .. I was sure she died peacefully.
Leen.. It is God’s agenda ! I am resting as well.. getting ready for my next battle/ mission in this life..
Take care..
Love.. IYM (InspireYourMind)
This reminds me of an anecdote: I used to work at a very busy office, every month our boss would take all the employees whose birthday fell on the same month out to lunch. It was my birthday month, and it was just me and this other lady going this time. This lady was a type A personality, she had been married for 15 years and had no children. We are at the restaurant and she’s talking on and on about all she does at the office and then she goes home and works out for an hour every day, she also loves to garden, and she makes the proclamation “I just can’t be still, I need to be always doing something.” Of course this is a very desirable trait for any boss. I had been quiet, enjoying a glass of wine and looking around the restaurant trying to enjoy the moment and even the conversation, when my boss turns to me and in a sarcastic tone with a grin tells me “You’re the same way, right, Maria, you need to be working all the time?!” To which I responded: “No, not really. I have a full time job, three small children, and I go to night school for my master, so I don’t really find much time to do “nothing”, but when I do find the time, that’s exactly what I do.”