My spiritual retreat (01 to 05 June)

by Paulo Coelho on May 31, 2010


31 May 2010

I am leaving for a spiritual retreat that may last 4 or 5 days (depending oh my behaviour…OMG!) During this period, I will only have access to internet for 20 min a day ( 2 x OMG!!!)
Estou indo para um retiro espiritual que pode durar 4 ou 5 dias (dependendo do meu comportamento..OMG) Durante este periodo, só posso acessar a internet 20 min por dia ( 2 x OMG!)

However, I am doing with some friends in Twitter the translations of my quotes in different languages. Please feel free to follow them, who will post twice a day the quotes they like
Abaixo temos o Paulo Coelho em portugues, onde Cris Carvalho irá colocar as frases que ela gosta, duas vezes ao dia.

Just click in the URL below:

English http://twitter.com/coelhoquotes

Portugues
http://twitter.com/PCoelhoFrases

Espanol http://twitter.com/CoelhoEspanol

Hndi http://twitter.com/CoelhoHindi

Turkish http://twitter.com/PauloCoelhoTR

Russian http://twitter.com/PCoelhoRussian

Chinese http://twitter.com/PauloCoelhoChn

German http://twitter.com/coelhozitate

Japanese http://twitter.com/PauloCoelhoJpn

Arab http://twitter.com/CoelhoArab

Malayalam http://twitter.com/paulocoelhomal

Filipino http://twitter.com/PCoelhoPhils

Indonesian http://twitter.com/PCoelhoBahasa

Tamil http://twitter.com/Pcoelhotam

Urdu http://twitter.com/PCoelhoUrdu

Italian http://twitter.com/coelhoitalia

Français: http://twitter.com/PCoelhoFR

Thanks to all friends here,in Twitter and in Facebook, we can use internet to create important bridges that go beyond languages. May God always guide us in helping to make this world a better place.

Suphi, my webmaster, will be moderating the blog.

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PauloCoelhoID February 8, 2012 at 7:55 am

I’m in!

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Marcos Gaser June 7, 2010 at 1:35 pm

I see there is no translation to Slovene yet. I would like to help. Who I need to contact?

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supi June 7, 2010 at 4:50 pm

Contact @coelhoquotes

Ca June 7, 2010 at 1:16 am

Welcome back Paulo!

Voce faz muita falta… O mundo é mais lindo qdo vc esta!

Eu amo vc.

Meu amor, meu respeito e minha gratidão,

Ca

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Gaurry June 5, 2010 at 7:39 am

Interesting, I heard by some press, paulo attend the EXPO 2010 in China Shang Hai for Brazil nation stadium on June 3th, it should have been off, is it true or not?

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GABRIELA ZAMORA June 5, 2010 at 3:30 am

Venimos aquí con la obligación de ser felices, de crecer, de dar todo lo que podemos, y aún más, trascender. Ayudar, es más fácil de lo pensamos, nuestro prójimo, está más cerca de lo que creemos; sólo es cuestión de querer. Gracias Paulo por la oprtunidad de estar cerca y compartir todo lo bueno que somos. Un abrazo.

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Mari Raphael June 5, 2010 at 1:42 am

As frases estão muito bonitas, significantes e verdadeiras.
Parabéns pela seleção.
beijos,
Mari.

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Annabel Salvador Camacho June 5, 2010 at 1:09 am

I hope you get a great experience in your retreat.

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Tina June 4, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Hope June 4, 2010 at 2:54 pm

What do they do there Paulo? Work or job?
Love/Hope

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NITA June 4, 2010 at 2:15 am

Paulo… OMG!!! I cant belive you spelled Oh my God like OMG!!! hahahha
this, and so many other reasons I relate to you…. have fun at the retreat, I am actually enviouse because I have not been in one since 10 years… maybe i look into it!
Love
Nita

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kealan June 4, 2010 at 12:37 am

Eminem – Sing For The Moment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW-oJJMi3Uk

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kealan June 4, 2010 at 12:30 am
Greekgirl June 3, 2010 at 2:07 pm

i have made a twitter with greek translations…if you need it its : http://www.twitter.com/paulocoelhoGR :)I hope you dont mind… I just want to spread your words to my country…

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Nancy June 3, 2010 at 8:41 am

I would love to go on a spiritual retreat! Enjoy..,

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Tania June 3, 2010 at 6:44 am

Just finished your new book “Inspirations ” I love how -The Ugly Duckling quack quack !! meets Dracula via The Bhagavadgita …and I say Pallelujah ..ahah may your bush keep burning Tania

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SONNET June 3, 2010 at 2:53 am

I found the tweets in Arabic…
http://twitter.com/CoelhoArab
OMG

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SONNET June 3, 2010 at 2:50 am

I hope you have a Good time…
During my study and exam time,my mother gives me 20 mintues to one hour for internet every day…
We need the site in Arabic; you have many fans in Arab world.
Best wishes

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Liina June 3, 2010 at 12:33 am

Paulo, every time You speak of going away (for a spiritual retreat, or going to the ‘mountains’) it is a reminder to do what’s needed, for me. And my heart always sings…

Liina

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Kati Kask June 2, 2010 at 9:48 pm

Hello!

I’m Kati from Estonia. Just wanted to thank you, that destiny had brought your books to me. I’m just finishing highschool and had my literature exam today. I hade to choose one author and read three of his books and talk about his biography. I chose u, bc your books are really lifechanging and I honour you very much.I have read all your books that have been translated into estonian and also the winner stands alone and like the flowing river in english.. anyway, I got an A for my exam.thank you!

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Liina June 3, 2010 at 12:29 am

Niiiiiiiiiiiii tore, Kati. Aitäh selle toreda postituse eest. Ja palju, palju õnne Sulle nii positiivse tulemuse eest! Super! Õnnitlused ja kallistus!

Liina,
also from Estonia

Nishant June 2, 2010 at 6:57 pm

Dear Paolo, I have translated some of your quotes in Hindi. The post is http://hindizen.com/2010/05/26/coelhoism-i/

and the quotes are

01 – चमत्कार होते हैं… यदि तुम उनमें यकीन रखते हो.
02 – सबको अपना आशीष दो. तुम भी कृपा के पात्र बनोगे.
03 – अपनी मूढ़ताओं को मुस्कान से ढँक दो. चिंता न करो, तुम सिर्फ यही कर सकते हो.
04 – यदि तुम शान्ति की खोज में हो तो प्रेम को मत ढूंढो.
05 – ह्रदय उपयोग करने की वस्तु है, तिजोरी में रखने की नहीं.
06 – सपनों को बाँध कर नहीं रखा जाता. सपने देखनेवालों पर किसी का जोर नहीं चलता.
07 – यह ज़िंदगी एक ही बार मिलती है. इसे ठीक से जी लो तो वही काफी है.
08 – दुःख से भय खाना दुःख झेलने से ज्यादा भयावह है.
09 – अपने ज़ख्मों को यह इजाज़त नहीं दो कि वे तुम्हें किसी और शख्स में बदल दें.
10 – अपने सपनों की व्याख्या मत करो. वे तुम्हारे सपने हैं.
11 – सपने देखना चाहते तो हो सतत होश में रहो.

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vanesa June 2, 2010 at 5:44 pm

all in all
all in all, it was worth it.
all in all, it was a journey.
all in all, it was a destination.
all in all, i loved, was loved, deeply.
all in all, i hurt, was hurt, deeply.
all in all, i forgave, was forgiven.
all in all, i lived deeply, intensely — as it is supposed to be.

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Yajna June 3, 2010 at 12:33 am

Lovely.. Absolutely lovely.

sandeep singh June 2, 2010 at 4:59 pm

journey is always learning for you. as before i hope this journey will also bring some beautiful writings. happy days ahead….!

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THELMA June 2, 2010 at 4:17 pm
THELMA June 2, 2010 at 4:14 pm

The City
You said: “I’ll go to another country, go to another shore,
find another city better than this one.
Whatever I try to do is fated to turn out wrong
and my heart -like something dead- lies buried.
How long can I let my mind moulder in this place?
Wherever I turn, wherever I look,
I see the black ruins of my life, here,
where I’ve spent so many years, wasted them, destroyed them totally.”

You won’t find a new country, won’t find another shore.
This city will always pursue you.
You’ll walk the same streets, grow old
in the same neighbourhoods, turn grey in these same houses.
You’ll always end up in this city. Don’t hope for things elsewhere:
there’s no ship for you, there’s no road.
Now that you’ve wasted your life here, in this small corner,
you’ve destroyed it everywhere in the world.

Constantine P. Cavafy

The city is … inside us, our World!! ;-]
Two-three more days of … SILENCE! ΣΙΩΠΗ!
LOVE,
Thelma xxx

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Jojo June 2, 2010 at 1:28 pm

Wish you an amazing, profound, extraordinary journey in the world of silence and contemplation in relation to your own Source with the Source. May I ask (if answerable) the place elected to live that adventure by your soul … Will try my best each day to send you thoughts of love, energy of prayer and love …

Love, Jojo

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Cristina June 1, 2010 at 11:07 pm

No tengo palaberas para expresar lo que para mi un retiro significa, solo conozco grandes sentimientos al respecto y desceo que los encuentres,
Un fuerte abrazo amigo.

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Luciana lausanne June 1, 2010 at 10:11 pm

Boa noite! Hoje tive a imensa e gloriosa oportunidade de conhecer Paulo Coelho e sua linda esposa. Como me emocionei ao vê-lo. Muito obgda pelo autógrafo vou guarda lo com muito amor e seguir meu coração. Bjs n coração d vcs Luciana

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Carmen Larisa June 1, 2010 at 7:27 pm

Good luck dear Warrior of Light! :o) Prayers and meditations sound so good.
May this spiritual journey be inside your heart and mind, helping you to evolve faster and become the eternal Light of the Spirit! May you find inside yourself what you look for outside yourself!
May God bless the whole world now and forever! Namaste
Love,
Carmen Larisa

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Monica June 1, 2010 at 6:45 pm

Awesome!!! I love retreats, time flies ….don’t forget to leave your watch behind and let your life be on God’s time…..
Love and light your way dear Paulo

Monica

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Patricia June 1, 2010 at 3:41 pm

Enjoy your time there.Wishing you all the best.Greetings from Argentina

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kealan June 1, 2010 at 1:55 pm

Try to not use the internet!

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AllaSobirova June 1, 2010 at 6:47 am

Great!I am really happy for you and wish to come back to our world strong and refreshed!

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Alexandra June 1, 2010 at 6:42 am

Dear Paulo, here a poem, maybe is fit for the situation. Is talking about anamnesys.
Forget
By Alexandra Mănescu
My mind is in a battle
With the dragons of the modernity
Days of sadness are rushing
Over the meadow
That once was my world
Now I am searching for that far away
Somewhere
Is calling for me
With tender words
Messages are coming on the wings of the breeze
The wind is translating forgotten words
I remember these sounds dear to me
The soul recognizes them
I filter all through the prism of calm
Without forcing the tune
I get the elixir for the lost days
When I stayed awake in guard
Now I let the waves carry me
Where ever they want…

Much love
Alexandra

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Anulal June 1, 2010 at 5:27 am

All the best Paulo.

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Daniela Kunz June 1, 2010 at 4:35 am

I am on my own spiritual retreat too……and yet I had to peak into my PC and Facebook and there was your post…..that you too are going into a spiritual retreat….
God bless you Paulo and all in your family.
What can one say to parents who just lost their son? xoxox

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Adriana June 1, 2010 at 4:08 am

How interesting! dear Master,love you and wish you the best. I’m sure you’re contributing to make this world a better place, you’re creating bridges and showing people how to live a better life
Have a beautiful week and may the force be with you!
♥♥♥
Adriana

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Raheel Lakhani June 1, 2010 at 3:17 am

I hope the urdu one doesn’t lose the lyrical vibe of your writings.

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Ca June 1, 2010 at 2:21 am

Hey Paulo,

Do teu retiro espiritual farei o meu tambem, pq, tirando as razões profissionais, vc é a principal razao pela qual me conecto, para ver tuas mensagens…

Espero que vc tenha um otimo retiro, e que vc fique muito bem…

Que Deus abençoe…

Meu amor, meu respeito e minha gratidão,

Ca

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ynez June 1, 2010 at 2:16 am

behave well then. so you’ll be back quick… hahaha.
cant wait to hear your story about it..
take care.

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elaine June 1, 2010 at 1:50 am

Have fun in the sun while gaining more insight about life…an aqua-fest!!!

Love and the warmth of the Goddess be with you,
Lainee

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