The warrior of the light is terrified when faced with important decisions.
“That is too great for you,” says one friend. “Go on, be brave,” says another. And his doubts only increase.
After some days of anxiety, he withdraws into a corner of his tent, where he usually sits to mediate and pray. He sees himself in the future. He sees the people who will benefit and lose out because of his actions. He does not wish to cause unnecessary suffering, but nor will he abandon the path.
So the warrior allows the decision to appear.
If he must say yes, then he shall bravely say it.
If he must say no, then he shall say so without fear.
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Decisions… decisions, life is about making decisions.
love it…
Thanks
GREAT NOTION, AGREAT PIECE OF ART, LIFE IS REALY HAS TWO EDGES, BAD AND GOOD, SO MY DEAR WE HAVE TO TAKE THE LESS HARMING DECISION.
“For me, the most elevated objective of life consists in always taking the best decision.” E. Kubler-Ross
But in order to come to the best decision is to develop the method to achieve it, and that method asks for discipline, being able to distinguish between what comes from the survival mode and the living mode.
Love, Jojo.
The important things, I’m very long to decide. I change my mind several times. I made an inventory of possible scenarios ! But once I decided, I sink ! I’m a mixture of Hugh Grant in “4 Weddings and a Funeral” and Indiana Jones ! Houps ! I just noticed while writing this that I didn’t refer women ! For a woman, it’s a shame ! Or I have a face more masculine than feminine or I’m in conflict with my feminine side! A thought! …
Light & Love,
Save Paulo
“every good boy deserves favour”.
I read this book . Its nice book that was the first paolo’s book which i read
you are just wonderful…this blog of seems to have answered what i asked the questions to almighty an hour before…and this appeared shortly on facebook….he has starnge ways of replying. my life has chnaged since i read your book Alchmeist by chance…4 years back
One word:
“Surrender”
Intuition never misleads.. I love it!!
Beautiful, very beautiful
Thanks
I liked the book ‘the warrior of light’ very much.
It has inspired me a lot when I was going through difficult time. I have been such a hesitating person who is always afraid and not sure about his tough decisions.
I always think about others and how my desicion will affect them and say may be I should not do that and this has caused me a lot of pain. Now, I am trying to be more brave because this is who I am and the hesitating person living inside of me must go without coming back.
Thanks Mr Paulo for all your wonderful books. I love you:)))
las grandes decisiones siempre hay que pensarlas y meditarlas amigo paulo.para poder ver los grandes resultados de una gran decision en nuestras vidas..saludos desde venezuela
Life can spring surprises more shocking than the best works of fiction, therefore fear can have no role in this journey..Thank you for giving me courage to go ahead despite everything
muchas veses e tomado el camino corecto!!! pero siempre insisto en desviarme, lo malo es q aunq admitas tus errores, no quiere decir q podamos coregirlos por completo!!!
ABOUT DECISIONs…I’D like YOUR HELP…Falling in love when you think your life will never change.when you think you are too old to change…Falling in love and discover that your long,serene marriage is not strong anymore even if it survived without any “accident”for 30years.So you ask to yourself a million questions.Falling in love with a younger soul close to yours like no one before.having so many things in commun that is unbelievable…But you ask to yourself if it’s fair to leave your partner after the whole life together..after a life of respect and love.But what can you do when you didn’t ask to change,you didn’t want to feel love for a new person,you didn’t want to think every day to another person and you torn,loving 2 people in different ways and wishing not hurting anybody ?
How can you find the right answer?
To risk or to stay?To give up the new and stay in the normal life?To search for your new path?
Obrigada para estes momentos de lectura onde viagei longe,longe,longe.
Bons baisers da France profonde.
Important decisions – You will have pros n cons for sure, but choose one which is close to your heart… if you loose or win – you will be responsible
Paul, I need some love. Please take a look at my work.
Feliz navidad!
I love how almost everyone including me calls you just Paulo like if you were one of our closest friends ;)
Saw what you did Paulo?…you just wrote from your heart some of the most incredible and beautiful books ever existed and…BAM! you have readers around the globe who considere you one real friend with who we can count on just by reading everything you write hahaha ;D
Thanks for following your dreams Paulo. I don’t really know what I wanna do with my life, what makes me happy :/ yet..but when I found out what it is I’ll chase it, just like you did :)
bravo!!! I really like this
Isso fez com que eu me desse conta de que as decisões que eu tomo podem afetar, e de maneira negativa, outras pessoas… Mas mesmo assim, as vezes, não há outra maneira… Obrigado por isso, Paulo. Espero tomar as decisões corretas.
“After some days of anxiety, he withdraws into a corner of his tent, where he usually sits to mediate and pray.”
I believe you meant “meditate” instead of “mediate”, sir!
Nonetheless, it is another great read, as one would always expect from THE Paulo Coelho. I must say, I have been running around in these streets the whole year and I am hoping to find some light in the coming year.
Merry Christmas!
Thank you…so so much
El camino correcto con pies en la tierra, en paz con los demas y con el proposito divino en el futuro
Me siento y oro, pero no hay respuesta ni futuro.Solo multiples caminos que se cruzan, te acercan y separan de las personas que amo. Aunque todas tienen su premio, las inversiones y el tiempo son diferentes
Hasta hoy no es clara la respuesta…
Paulo, I remember an discussion I had with a friend 37 years ago which may add light. The friend had stated that if one had to decide whether one person must die; or a million must be sacrificed, it is logical that the one person must die. I pointed out the one may be a kind good hearted person who is generous to the point of self sacrifice with what little he has which he worked for all his life. If the million persons were destructive,selfish assasins of children, his conclusion would not make sense. Therefore, the decision is a value judgement that must be carefully measured and weighed with the heart and mind, not a point of logic. These types of decisions are the ones most frequently encountered, and most difficult to resolve.
Es dificl decidir en la vida, creo que el destino te pone pruebas que ahi se es para decidir realmente.
Thank you Paulo.
It depends !!! just keep your chain up, dear
Absence of fear means absence of uncertainity. And there is no life without uncertainity.
So He can suppress his fear if he has to say no, but fear exists. We can’t defy it.
Um mestre sábio e notável disse-me certa vez que o grande espírito ten três respostas para nossas preces e nossos pedidos:
*Sim
*Sim,mas não de imediato
*Tenho em mente planos melhores para você.
Wendy Lagerstron
suggestions come from all the quarter’s…. it’s the individual who has to find the right path and do so sincerely, for he will reach the end with god’s name written in his thoughts
its easier to say yes even if u dnt mean it..but it takes courage to say no…
Thank you for this. For the last few days I have been wrestling with a very important decision. I have now decided.
If she must say yes,then she will bravely say it.
If she must say no, then she shall say no without fear.
Just Feel It.
In a fast paced world we need to take a minute or two to meditate and make sure we are on the track we want to walk on.
Also, among individuals who try to please others around, YOU come first, then the others…
So true that at some point it is difficult to make a decision. What I then made as a way to do so is when I can with a decision do something good for me, that will benefit others and the collectivity (Universe). When able to see, feel or respond with a smile, a certitude that my decision will benefit, if I sense that energy, I decide yes or no. When not able to target all three, I ask for guidance, messages and wait. For me that was at the beginning a way to stop my impulsivity, which some times was driven by intuition but as I realized after many times driven by fears, past sufferings, defensives. After a time spent observing myself, unveiling my personal structure in relations, within situations, I then was able to develop more the capacity to act with awareness. When confused, disoriented, perplexed, etc … I first of all see what is happening inside of me. In my tent, I stop looking at the exterior, the objects, the facts and try to find what is for me inside and start the cleaning process so to see clear, so to get out the clouds. In the heart lies the truth for me, the response.
Love, Jojo.
me hace recordar a el libro A orillas del rio piedra me sente y llore…cada uno decide…se hace cargo de su propia vida, cada uno es el arquitecto de su vida…MAESTRO.FELICIDADES PARA TODOS..
En esta navidad,tenemos que pensar en los que menos tienen y usar esta frace muy buena para esta ocacion DAR SIN PEDIR NADA A CAMBIO.FELIZ NAVIDAD PARA TODOS.
Absolutely. But it is too difficult to say No, dear Paulo. I received your Christmas story. Thank you very much.
Marry Christmas to you and your family,
Lots of Love,
Anu
quando mi trovo davanti ad una scelta,la cosa che mi preme di piu’ e’non far soffrire le persone che amo.Cio’ scaturisce dall’aver sofferto a mia volta.
Gracias don Paulo! Decido amar y no Odiar! Decido Vivir plenamente y no morir en el intento! Decido dar y no pedir! Decido caminar y no correr! Decido aprender! Paz y Bien a todos! Feliz Navidad y venturoso año nuevo!!!
i exactly did that……..but it still hurt’s… i could have been calculative and may be happy.
Everyday I am more inspired by the writings of Paulo Coehlo. Each day gives a new perspective.
Thank you for this moment!
A friend shared it with me because 2 days ago I told her I was asked in marriage by my 6 year partner, but had doubts about it.
I believe my channels are open to the Universe therefore It sent me to your blog.
I shall meditate…
LE DECISIONE DELLA VITA NON SONO TANTO FACILLE, GLI IMPORTANTE E FARGLI.
It is always important to take time to think over or to make a decision unless if that
Decision was always in our minds or a person have been thinking about .it will be aesy to say yes with a brave face
However a person who changes his or her mind is not always confused or unsure .
Yes I agree we need to say yes without fear
Very True Sir, delighted.Whatever, it is we only have to take decision even after others advices and suggestions, keeping in mind how it affects others directly or indirectly.Indeed, sometimes need to admit to courage to say NO also. THANKS for the Post Sir :)
“TO BE” is to face yourself in the mirror with no regrets.
Honour EVERY decision you have made…. to have had the courage to make a decision and to turn it into an action.
There are NO wrong decisions…..!!!
Surrender to whatever you decide, don’t have expectations, allow the river of LIFE to take it’s flow to the ocean…
and BE….. whether there is tranquility or white waters.
The outcome of any decsion is LIFE itself.
Existence preceeds Essence.
beautiful.I agree.life is like a river u dont know which way it flows.let it go till it reaches to its end.
this is exactly what i wanted to share :) thanks peter. u have a way of putting words together that is perfect :) in light, always!
That is inspirational.
People said life is a game, we need some tactic and strategy to win it! ( A good decision maker needs a clear mind… )
Thank you Paulo :))
si pero si buscando la tactica y la estrategia quedamos solo y perdemos lo poco que nos queda!!! ES DIFICIL EL JUEGO.
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