Reflections of the Warrior of the Light - Something out of the ordinary

By Paulo Coelho

A warrior of the light always does something out of the ordinary. He may dance in the street as he walks to work. Or look into the eyes of a stranger and speak of love at first sight. From time to time, a warrior puts forward an idea which may sound ridiculous, but which he believes in.

The warriors of the light allow themselves such days.

He is not afraid to weep over old grievances, or to marvel at new discoveries. When he feels the time is right, he leaves everything behind and goes after the dream he has longed for. When he understands that he is at the limits of his resistance, he withdraws from the combat, without blaming himself for having committed one or two unexpected reckless acts.

A warrior does not spend his days trying to act out the part that others have chosen for him.

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7 Responses to “Reflections of the Warrior of the Light - Something out of the ordinary”


  1. 1 Alexandra

    I like very much that part,Really suits me.

  2. 2 Annie

    Thank you Mr Paulo Coelho..i think this message is also for me..especially the last sentence..
    Thank you cause you have been like the mother bird that helps her little ones fly…

    The warrior is like someone that belongs to another world..And he/she should not try to fit in this world we live in, but be what he/she is..so it is natural for him to do something out of the ordinary..
    And yes, the warrior is definitely everyone who follows his/her dream..And he withdraws from the combat of fighting himself -by commiting to things he could not even care less and which pull him away from his dream and what he is - because this fight destroys him..
    Love and Graditude
    p.s Today i sang while i was running in the park, and it felt good!!i didnt care if others listened to me..i had fun and i enjoyed it.. :-)..

  3. 3 Chris S.

    As a warrior of the light, I have always believed in Love at first sight and for this, have fought many battles of the will and even to the point of being ganged upon and ridiculed.

    I have also had my share of grievances, discoveries, and have indeed gone on a quest for what I long for.

    But then, I must have had too much losses, suffered though so much pain to the point of my soul being crushed. My spirit has begun to wane…and yet the prize still remains at a good distance away.

    I am close to giving up…

  4. 4 Kathleen

    I believe in love at first sight. I think the souls introduce themselves prior to the eyes meeting.

    But then what would I know, I’m always falling in love.

    Kathleen xxoo

  5. 5 Agnieszka

    Hmm….definitely on the edge of insanity sometimes…like a sky dancer…
    eyes full of the sun, lungs full of the wind of the world, infinite energy, adventurous mind, heart full of light and..love.

    love
    Agnieszka

  6. 6 aubrey

    sometimes i resist being myself, afraid of what other people might think of me. so thank you, sir Paulo, for this message. i shouldn’t be afraid to follow my dreams.

  7. 7 aubrey

    there’s nothing wrong to be who i am.

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