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This is the first time I wrote a book in public (I mean, I wrote in private, but it was like many eyes were on me, because I was doing daily updates in Twitter about my emotional status while writing). I finished this Thursday, 11 March, at 2:00 AM.
In 2006 I was called to my 3rd sacred pilgrimage.
The first one, the Road to Santiago (1986) takes place in space , meaning that you have to cover a physical distance between two points. In my case, I walked from the border of France to O Cebreiro (Galicia), close to 600 kms. I wrote a book about it, “The pilgrimage”.
The second was in 1989, called Road to Rome, takes place in time. It is not a journey to Rome, but I needed to choose a place (in this case, the French Pyrenees) to stay for 70 days. I had to dream and follow the dream the next day, regardless how absurd it was (I remember dreaming with a bus stations, and I spent 3 hrs the next day in a bus station). It deals with the Feminine Energy, and I wrote “Brida” and “By the river Piedra I sat down and wept” while seeing my feminine side manifesting itself.
The 3rd sacred road Is called Road to Jerusalem. Again, you don’t need to go to Jerusalem, but you have to travel in space and time. The only task I was given was: stay away from home for the next 4 months.
I went to several countries, but the epiphany happened while crossing Asia in the Transiberian train ( 15 days, 7 different time zones, 9.2528 kms from Moscow to Vladivostok). I was travelling with a Turkish girl, Hilal (not her real name), for reasons that you are going to discover in the book. This point where time and space converge is called “The Aleph”(J.L.Borges has a wonderful short story about this point) . Therefore, this is the title of my new book: “The Aleph”.
Why did I take so long to write about this pilgrimage? Because it took me three full years to understand it.
It is not a travel guide. Of course I describe what does it mean such a long trip in a train, but the main goal is the long trip to my soul, past, present and future.
My friends in Facebook and Twitter are the first to know, besides a note today in Radar (Veja magazine)
The book will be released in Brasil very soon, and in the rest of the world in 2011. I wish it could be this year (a writer wants to see his/her soul unveiled the next day), but the publishing houses have a different schedule.
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Essa foi a primeira vez que escrevi um livro em publico (quer dizer, escrevi comigo mesmo, mas todo mundo sabia que eu estava escrevendo, porque fazia updates diarios no Twitter sobre meu estado emocional). Terminei nesta quinta, dia 11 de março, as 2:00 AM.
Em 2006 eu fui chamado para fazer minha terceira peregrinação sagrada.
A primeira foi O Caminho de Santiago (1986), uma viagem no espaço físico, cobrindo a distância entre dois pontos. No meu caso, andei da fronteira da França até O Cebreiro (Galícia), e foi tema do meu primeiro livro, “O diario de um mago”.
A segunda foi em 1989, é chamado Caminho de Roma, e se passa no tempo. Não era uma viagem para Roma: eu precisava escolher um lugar e ficar ali durante 70 dias. Escolhi os Pirineus. Tudo que precisava fazer era sonhar, e no dia seguinte transformar o sonho em algo real. Lembro-me de uma noite que sonhei com uma estação de ônibus, e fiquei 3 horas em uma. O caminho de Roma lida com a Energia Feminina; escrevi “Brida” e “Na margem do rio Piedra eu sentei e chorei” logo depois, enquanto essa energia despertava em mim.
A terceira peregrinação sagrada é chamada de O Caminho de Jerusalem. De novo, nao é necessário ir a Jerusalem, mas precisava viajar no espaço e tempo. A única tarefa que me foi dada: fique fora de casa durante 4 meses.
Visitei vários paises, mas a revelação aconteceu enquanto eu cruzava a Asia no trem Transiberiano (15 dias, 7 fusos horários diferentes, 9.258 kms entre Moscou e Vladivostok). Estava viajando com uma jovem turca, Hilal (nome falso) por razões que vocês irão descobrir no livro. O ponto onde o tempo e o espaço se encontram é chamado na tradiçao mágica de “Aleph” (J.L. Borges tem uma maravilhosa historia sobre este ponto) . Portanto, o título do meu novo livro é “O Aleph”.
Não é um guia de viagem (assim como “O diario de um mago” tampouco foi). Claro que explico um pouco o que é a longa viagem de trem, mas apenas para localizar o leitor. O livro é minha viagem ao encontro da minha alma, no passado, no presente, e no futuro.
Por que demorei tanto tempo para escrever sobre esta peregrinação? Porque demorei muito tempo, quase tres anos, para entende-la.
Meus amigos no Twitter e Facebook são os primeiros a saber, além da nota dada hoje no Radar (Veja)
Será lançado no Brasil no final de julho.
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Obrigado pela informação em primeira mão. Final de Julho não está tão longe. Mais um sucesso!!!
Um abração,
Ary
Dear Paulo, when i heard your new book, i ma excited and wrote comment already :-) But after that i felt to share my photos related with Transiberian Trip will inspire who is ready for that.
with grace and love …
we r following ur soul as it is n r patient enough to wait for the book release in our countries. we r not babies, we can wait 4 words of wisdom bit longer n still remember n follow it. Just to live in joy of love with our lives. Thank you. Thank you for sharing n for staying good, not narcissistic man.
I just came from jerusalem,,, last week,,, and the spirit and hollyness of this place is just so unic,,, I cant wait for ur book ALEF (1st letter in my language!!!!) to be published ,,,
good luck
Orly
OH, COMO TE ADMIRO YA QUIERO QUE LLEGUE A VENEZUELA..
PRONTO , MIS OJOS TIENEN HAMBRE DE LEER MAS……….
LOS HOMBRES SON POLVO… SOLO POLVO… POR ESO SABEN A SAL… POR ESO SE VAN CON EL VIENTO…
Congratulations on finishing your book “The Aleph”.
Thank you for sharing your Spiritual Journey with everyone. I’m sure the book will bring inspiration to so many people all over the world! I’m looking forward to reading the book, but I’m sure it has no ending, for your Spiritual Journey continues…!
DEAR PAULO,
DEAR FRIENDS,…
WOW… this a great news, indeed… I read all that the other of your readers are writing you and I see everyone exciting about this new BOOK called THE ALEPH!!!!
I am exciting to travel with you… to Jerusalem… this is a place where I always wanted to travel… but never got the chance until today to do so… I have been to St Catherine in 2008 in December… just before the new upcoming year 2009…. And I looked at that TRIP… and pilgrimage… my PILGRIMAGE…. Which it did proof later that was worth doping it.. as it changed my life… EXACTLY as I HAVE ASKED and PRAYED at the MOISES BUSH which can be seen there. I have wrote about this experience a little in that BLOG that I have posted. In case you wish to read please go to my Blogs on MYSPACE from DECEMBER2008 and JANUARY 2009.. and it must be there ! :)
WOW… this a great news, indeed… I read all that the other of your readers are writing you and I see everyone exciting about this new BOOK called THE ALEPH!!!!
Dear PAULO…. You said that this is your FIRST TIME when you wrote a book in PUBLIC!!!! I know what you mean… because I am doing the same…. I have started my Story here on myspace and on your BLOG too… and all became so much widespread,… now,..that I have written almost 800 pages!!! I didn’t know first how much I write until I have copied all on one word file!!!! Lol Madness, do you think so, too?
I have read the book THE PILGRIMAGE that you have wrote and I must tell you that after that I was suddenly like another person… as I went through the exercises you proposed at the end of each chapter…. I did the meditation…I tried to find the name of my own Angel… and all. I said that one day I would love to go on the same path as you did… and if you remember… I wrote you to ask you how to start on such a great challenge…
My next plans are to find out more about the ROAD you did TO ROME…. In 1989… This is the year of the Romanian Revolution in my country… I remember all those moments…. and I am happy that today, Romania is a FREE country…. I did start a book … about Ceausescu… as you all know…. But I am still translating it, was a bit stopped as I started to write a love story, this love story I am writing with RON, called “TRUE LOVE”… I hope that this will be my best love novel and that will make all the people want to have it in their home library. Lol
BRIDA and By the river PIEDRA I sat down and wept are wonderful books…. I have read parts of them and I would love to can read them all again. I have to go and buy them… as I do not have them right now.
I am exciting to travel with you… to Jerusalem… better say to go on the same Road as you did! I would like to experience too all the beautiful and so exciting places and moments you have seen!!!!
WOW!!! I never been into a TRANSBERIAN train, do you know that? And more amazing… is that you say that this was for you a revelation or an insight…. As you named it… “an epiphany”…. I had such a moment when I was young too… and it never left me until today!…but I think that what you had experienced it is far more important!!!
…”the main goal is the long trip to my soul, past, present and future. “… I REALLY LOVE THESE WORDS, dear PAULO!!!!
Yes, all your friends in Facebook and Twitter are happy to be the first to know and I am sure that that magazine, VEJA is feeling fortunate to have your interview!!!
CAN’T WAIT for 2011!!!! ..lol I see that you made a resolution during the year… not on the New Year Eve… now…. with this publishing year!!! Lol But… THERE’s ALWAYS BEST even late then NEVER…. So, I think I will try to read the other books that you wrote until that time!
CONGRATULATIONS… ONE MORE TIME!!!! and may LOVE BE WITH YOU, ALL dear FRIENDS!!!
Can’t wait to read it!!!
I look forward to Reading about your third pilgrimiage. I too am on a journey into my soul, which was ignigited by Reading of santiago who went in search of treasure. I too have found many treasures along my Spiritual path. Love and light to you and christina x x. Ann marie from Ireland.
I can’t wait to curl up in the warmth of a blanket or the rays of the sun and grow spiritually as your wisdom is ingested.
You are well loved on both sides of the veil.
Can’t wait to meet you this week.
Love and peaceful warmth to you,
Lainee
Aleph is the first letter of the arabic alphabet like “A”
Deseando tenerlo en mis manos. Ojalá llegue a publicarse en España antes del 2011!!!
Hi Paulo,
Thanks for letting as know about your new book. I wish I could meet you on train.
You know, my heart is suffering becouse somebody stole my poems and publishing it. I have no idea how can I get back my soul. The lawer they are expensive for me. Hope God is with me on this time.
Thanks for listening and Congratulations for your new book!
I’m from Poland but greetings from England:)
Quando será editado em Portugal?
Preciso lê-lo!
Shukran Paulo manbrook It is an honor for me to read every book of yours, I am very pleased that you allow us to his followers that he is aware of each d their experiences in carrying out his new book, of course I look forward to reading your new creation, since all you write is made with love many experiences and especially everything spiritual magic of sencibilidad. kisses
congrats Mr Coelho.. I’m so excited to read another book of yours..
I also wish that you came to Jerusalem.. It would’ve been great to see you and maybe get your signature.. You are always invited to come and visit Bethlehem :)
With all my love
Jenny
Paulo,
Justo lo acabas de terminar y ya tengo ganas de leer el nuevo libro :-)
Besos desde Barcelona,
Miriam
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Paulo,
Just you finish to write your new book and I want to read it :-)
Kisses from Barcelona,
Miriam
Thank you Paulo,
Can’t wait to read! Thank you for sharing as you wrote, the truthfulness and beauty…cool and warm breezes.
Love and Blessings to you : ) xoxo
do u ever read all of this? you have been an inspiration. there are truly initiates for all times, and this for this time you have been given the gift and responsibility to impart insight.it is a difficult task, i am sure. such responsibility carries with it something beyond egotism and individuality, and yet it is only with the individuality that we can identify with , at this given time. i have the greatest admiration for you.
I do read. Not all, but most of the comments
Felicidades paulo, me encanta saber que ya tiene su nuevo libro “The Aleph”
soy una fiel lectora de sus libros y una gran publicista, porque lo recomiendo
a todos mis amigos y familia, para mi es un placer compartir su conocimiento
y su magia que deja en cada uno de sus escritos, con usted viajo alrededor del mundo atraves de sus libros. ES USTED UN GENIO. Que Dios lo Bendiga Siempre.
Hmmmm I’m looking forward to reed it when it comes!!!
I want! I believe! I’m doing it already! :D
Nice to hear and waiting to read the book for Transiberian trip. I would like to share the meaning of Siberia that means in Tatar language is “sleeping earths” with anyone who does not know the meaning :-)
I had Transiberian train trip on 2006 form Moskov to Mongolia-Ulanbaatar. and wish you were in Mongolia too..
I am looking forward to reading your next book!
I am impressed with your work. But could you please answer my question? A man is in the midst of a storm. He lost everything including hope. Now nothing left for the survival. what should he do? Could you suggest something? please.
this man is not alone. Others survived, so he will survive and become stronger
Nobody is alone dear Gousia. Be patience. Watch the stars and the moon at night they will give you messages and a little prayer will help.
Somebody , i don,t remember who, compared the mind to the lake . That was smth alike : Imagine If there is a storm on the lake , there are the big waves on a surfaces , water dirty from moved sand and not clear. But when the storm is gone , surface starts to quieten down , smoothes out . And then begin to mirror all the beautiful views around , very exactly , the way how they are . The mountains , high ever green trees ,the birds on the shore … So is with our thoughts . Only when we calm down a little our mind , we will see exactly the reality around us, which reality maybe is not so terrible , thoughts will start to clear up like that water from the sand and ideas of solution will began to surface the lake , unexpectedly, one by one . Often we make the storm ourself, and sometimes not .But that advice apply to both,i think
Optimism makes miracles . Pesymism makes it terribly worse. Belive me , I was checking many times both methods on myself. : )) The best advice gave mister Coelho.
Impressionante isso…eu li o Aleph do Borges…não sei dizer o porque, mas sei que o seu novo livro me esclarecerá coisas que quero saber há muito tempo.Já vivo nesta intersecção faz muitos anos e é reconfortante saber que poderei entender um pouco mais sobre tudo isso.
Readed Borhes story Aleph. Hmm, If I think right, then I can think of themes of your book. Maybe… :) But don’t worry. I’ll by it anyway. And I wish good luck with publishing.
CONGRATULATIONS , wishing for more & more
although i can’t wait to get this new book , i know that i’ll get it in the right time for me to read it as it was always happening to me with your books.
Gracias para todo lo que haces, siempre me siento libre y feliz cuando leo tus libros, espere’ el nuevo!
Emi
Paulo! I’m a huge fan! Thanks for sharing your thoughts in your books and helping us, to answer our questions!
hope u can read some of my writings here in my personal blog: http://justmybelieves.blogspot.com
Well done Paulo! I am so looking forward to reading your latest book. Every time I finish one of your books I long to read another. You must be absolutely delighted to have completed it. Your spiritual books often have a way of appearing in my life just at the right moment and carry a message. I’m sure it’s the same for many of your readers.
It’s an amazing. I wanna juat tell you that i finaly grow up to read your Alchemist:D:D:D I am so happy:D:D:D:D:D
:D This is like me!!!! Are you on the same path as I am? lol GREAT BOOK, I MUST SAY!!!!
*Squeeeeeak* So excited, love reading your books.
Love & Light
Rachel
xxx
Congratulation Paulo for you new son. This history is beautiful I know, was a beautiful travel full of sensations and emotion. I follow you by your blog.
Kisses to you and if is posible I read this book in Portugues because I can´t wait.
Dear Paulo.. I am reading your books one by one not only one time.. Your books are full of love, life, understanding and it makes me do my life the best, to live my dreams, to believe that this moment is so important for my life.. that I am part of all.. thank you caro Paulo for it.. I am enjoying to your last one “The Aleph” so much..
Maktub … what is, just is..
subham astu sarvadzagatam per te..
katka
Parabéns! Sou uma grande fã, e leio seus posts no twitter todos os dias. Acompanho aciduamente tudo que você escreve. Estava anciosa com o término do livro, e agora, estou anciosa com o lançamento.
Congrats:) Wishing you all the best for it and to fulfill whatever aspiration/dream you had about it while bringing it into manifestation and giving birth/form to it…Am now reading the Pilgirmage and totally loved and moved by Brida… Looking forward to this one and once more…thank you once more for your kindness and generosity to share all this treasure with us, dear sir:)
Best Regards…
Querido amigo Paulo…
Este ano faz 20 nos que te conheci… parece que foi estes dias …me lembro dos nossos encontros , da montagem de Brida, de passar henna vermelha em sua barba…sinto saudade daquele Paulo carioca…quando vc vier ao Brasil me escreva… gostaria de te rever.. estou no twitter…beijos a vc e Chris..Parabés por mais este livro…
Congratulations for daring to take your soul out of the comfort of warm sheets, face maybe ridiculous unknowns, and have it ask into the wind: ‘what next?’
Congratulations! I am so excited to read this new work! Your words are truly a gift to the soul.
Blessed Be,
Bridgett
i have a strange feeling now,
i am feeling like; something very powerfull and positive, with full of humor and serious coming.. something is coming over the world of every one of us, to “our” world… As strange as unbelievable. something like the Spring…
At the time no one can imagining it, because of being tired from every point of the winter. Not too late, but not too early too. I am feeling like this spring is coming surprisingly!°
i am feeling myself in these kind of times, like who wears sea shorts, sun glasses and a yellow inflatable duck in the middle of the sahara at a night time :D
I am very happy to read from you every time,
Thank you Paulo,
I hope that we can read your new book as soon as possible in Turkisch too…
Thank you Paulo
P.S. ; There is nothing like “time” or “space” :D ask Hilal what “hic” is :) :) :)
“hic” means nothingness :-) just wish to make easy way :-))
Many thanks; Paulo. What a pioneer you are.
Very intrestind work; we sure will wait
Pat Mavundla
South Africa
Congrats!! Wish you all the luck. Can you just give us a hint about the meaning of the title, “The Aleph”?
the distance is not that much, the 7 times zones is quite an interesting one. I believe when you are travelling in different time zones your perception changes… you are travelling in time, no?
Wowww, é increible a capacidade que você tem de escrever tão rápido, faz pouco já publicou um livro, e agora está pronto para o outro. Eu quero lê-lo já =O)).
Parabéns Paulo!!!, acredito que também será todo um succeso.
спасибо за ваш труд
Apenas posso dizer obrigado por compartilhar esses momentos com o mundo. Estou começando a estudar agora o chamado “ocultismo” e seus livros são uma inspiração.
Obrigado/Thank you/Gracias
Com certeza será mais novo e grande sucesso, parabéns e que Deus te ilumine sempre. Abraços fraternos. Rose Guaratinguetá/SP-Brasil
have to wait until 2011! a pilgrimage..
i understand travelling in yourself.. i am planning to walk the santiago road for real, because i have fibromyalgie and such.. i can not get up and do without planning. but it is all about the journey within and i will walk and enjoy the time i spent on my road, as always.. anyway thank you for all your wonderful words and the new book to enjoy soon and learn from!X.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I cannot wait to read the book “The Aleph”. Your books inspired me to think on many subjects and left me many nights sleepless. Greetings from Skopje, Macedonia
Paulo,looking forward to reading your new book…thank you so much..
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