EN ESPANOL CLICAR AQUI: Las dos gotas de aceite
EM PORTUGUES, CLICAR AQUI: As duas gotas de óleo
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Story taken from my book “The Alchemist”, one of the Top 20 Bestselling Books from all times
A merchant sent his son to learn the Secret of Happiness from the wisest of men. The young man wandered through the desert for forty days until he reached a beautiful castle at the top of a mountain. There lived the sage that the young man was looking for.
However, instead of finding a holy man, our hero entered a room and saw a great deal of activity; merchants coming and going, people chatting in the corners, a small orchestra playing sweet melodies, and there was a table laden with the most delectable dishes of that part of the world.
The wise man talked to everybody, and the young man had to wait for two hours until it was time for his audience.
With considerable patience, the Sage listened attentively to the reason for the boy’s visit, but told him that at that moment he did not have the time to explain to him the Secret of Happiness.
He suggested that the young man take a stroll around his palace and come back in two hours’ time.
“However, I want to ask you a favor,” he added, handling the boy a teaspoon, in which he poured two drops of oil. “While you walk, carry this spoon and don’t let the oil spill.”
The young man began to climb up and down the palace staircases, always keeping his eyes fixed on the spoon. At the end of two hours he returned to the presence of the wise man.
“So,” asked the sage, “did you see the Persian tapestries hanging in my dining room? Did you see the garden that the Master of Gardeners took ten years to create? Did you notice the beautiful parchments in my library?”
Embarrassed, the young man confessed that he had seen nothing. His only concern was not to spill the drops of oil that the wise man had entrusted to him.
“So, go back and see the wonders of my world,” said the wise man. “You can’t trust a man if you don’t know his house.”
Now more at ease, the young man took the spoon and strolled again through the palace, this time paying attention to all the works of art that hung from the ceiling and walls. He saw the gardens, the mountains all around the palace, the delicacy of the flowers, the taste with which each work of art was placed in its niche. Returning to the sage, he reported in detail all that he had seen.
“But where are the two drops of oil that I entrusted to you?” asked the sage.
Looking down at the spoon, the young man realized that he had spilled the oil.
“Well, that is the only advice I have to give you,” said the sage of sages. “The Secret of Happiness lies in looking at all the wonders of the world and never forgetting the two drops of oil in the spoon.”
from the book “The Alchemist”
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non dimenticare mai
“il filo d’Arianna”
sei in spiaggia assorta nel sole
il tuo non è malumore e solo un sottile filo d’amore
non uno sguardo ne sorpresa ne allusione
era solo un sottile filo dell’illusione
racchette da tennis,bimbi, girelle al vento oggi non aquiloni che sorseggiano il vento dei mari
si tu sei li apri quel libro per ingolosirmi è ci riesci,ma come al solito vivo di sogni miei
ed oggi tu sei stata il mio sogno.
Non ho dimenticato le mie gocce d’olio come un filo d’Arianna mi riconducono “all’altra lei” che tutti i sabati è lì
esile pensosa sola si IO TI ho NOTATO
ed un pensiero anche a te caro fratello.
Si può osservare tutto senza calpestare quelle due formiche…che sono l’anima del mondo.
what are the two drops of oil in the spoon? who can answer this question?
probably the most important two things in front of you every day ( do not forget them) healt? freedom? love? ……………………
Le secret du bonheur du monde! Formidable!
Why we have to suffer at times….
“If pain and sorrow and total punishment immediately followed the doing of evil, no soul would repeat a misdeed. If joy and peace and rewards were instantaneously given the doer of good, there could be no evil—all would do good and not because of the rightness of doing good. There would be no test of strength, no development of character, no growth of powers, no free agency. … There would also be an absence of joy, success, resurrection, eternal life, and godhood.” –S.W. Kimball
Thank you for all your effort to put those beautiful thoughts into a words, and find the time and motivation to share it with the rest of the world…
You are simply the best!!! And I love to read your books!!!
Such a pleasure :)
it is our local folktale where instead of spoon the king gave the boy a bowl full of milk ….. but whatsoever it s really true.
no matter how much you r indulged into the world but keep focus on that milk filled bowl-a symbol of God’s love which s lying somewhere inside you by default.
the love of this world is a water surrounding a boat and human is just like a boat ,as long as boat keeps water out n does not let water in it survives.
Le secret du bonheur du monde!!!! Fantastique!
The Alchemist will always be my best book, it changed me.
Your writings are simply awesome :)
Every word written by you is out of sheer experience. Two drops of oil for me is the role and responsibilities given to us by our creator. We can’t and shouldn’t spill it and along all this we must enjoy and notice this whole scenario of universe around us waiting to charm us.
such beauty, thank Mr. paulo
I loved The Alchemist it is not just a story but it is a book full of wisdom
I enjoyed every part of it
Thank you Paulo
I have always loved this story in the Alchemist,learnt from it.
la felicidad es el disfrutar de lo grandioso y maravilloso creado por dios y no perder el piso o maravillarte asta olvidar tus objetivos y tu esencia para mi la felicidad es la libertad de culpa y vergüenza de actos que te hagan sentir sucio mantenerte limpio y con una conciencia transparente esa es la felicidad y la paz con uno mismo. el respetarte y no actuar en contra de ti mismo ayuda a respetar a los demás porque te reflejas como agua cristalina.
Though I’ve not read the book, the story of the young man with a spoon of oil teaches us to be focused in life and not to be distracted by worldly offings and forget to live life
I think I’ll never see the world in the same way again after re-reading this story.
Never forget being grateful to the Creator for giving us everyday we wake up a chance to see the endless wonders of the world.
I like reading your books while listening to Yiruma.These are two things that changed my life
I’ve been thinking about this in-book story for the past few month. Since I first found The Alchemist ad on a Japanese local newspaper 10+ years ago, the book has changed my life and led me around the world. I still haven’t found the secret or the treasure yet, but am following my heart. Thank you for your inspirational work!
i belive God and love are within us
I started reading the ALchemist n its truly magical. I couldnt keep it down for a single moment. It teaches one a lot.
THe Secret of Happiness is to focus on the wonders and feel the abide ,never care about the thunders, no matter how much they wide just listen to the senders that live deep inside ,
it is to appreciate the present if it is good or isn’t , and never care about the other if he has or hasn’t
Ghassan qadri “Writer”
“THE ALCHEMÎST”: is a “MIRACLE” thats made by U sirrrrr… I like it very much…, !!!
i read this story in “All chemist” ,it’s very nice story
Dear Paulo,
You changed my life. Thank You. Love.
I have already read this book. And I like this story very much :) want to read it again and again …
Do you think it is a dilemma that no one can ever satisfy both of them ? I think they are parallel roads in life and it is impossible to have both. You have two eyes, yes, but you cant look at two opposite directions at the same time.
Maybe he forgot the two hours he spent waiting. I would have waited two years for the secret!
i’ve read this book many times in my life. i read this part when i did an entire record on finding balance of internal and external experiences in the world. this particular excerpt is such a perfect way to express that.
Sommes nous capables, de nous concentrer sur plusieurs choses à la fois, apprécier les merveilles qui nous entoure, et assurer les tâches de notre quotidien. Notre faculté d’attention est très moyenne, et quand la passion s’en mêle, nous perdons nos “gouttes d’huile”, pour nous laisser submerger par les délices de cette passion. Je crois que le secret du bonheur est justement celui-ci, savoir apprécier ce qui est beau devant nos yeux, savoir apprécier ce que l’on a déjà, et savoir s’émerveiller jusqu’à notre dernier instant de tout ce que nos sens nous permetent de goûter, la chaleur du soleil sur notre peau, le gôut de la vie sur nos lèvres, le bruit du vent dans les branches, l’odeur de ta peau sur mes doigts, et la beauté du monde sous mes yeux. Aimons la vie qui nous est donnée, jusqu’à notre dernier souffle, c’est cela le secret du Bonheur.
Merci pour cette interprétation de l’histoire….
Apprécier ce qu’on a!
C’est très joliment dit . Vous devriez écrire je ne pourrais pas faire miux . Merci pour ce joli passage.
good story!
J’ai lu ce livre en deux jours allongée sur la plage ,j’y ai découvert un trésor à la fin du livre .
I feel so fortunate to have found the love of my life <3
A nice blog.i love it
Somethings have to remain a secret in order to maintain their values and their unique meaning to each individual person, I believe! Happiness, God, meaning of life and death are among these things! And who knows, may be all these secrets are rather one thing!
Le due gocce d’acqua, sono i veri valori della vita e tutto quello in cui noi crediamo, se vivremo riuscendo a salvare queste due gocce d’olio, noi rimarremo noi stessi , ed è questo il segreto della nostra felicità.
lovely as always!!
There are a 100 different ways in which we can interpret the message, e.g. we have to enjoy life and all the new experiences, yet taking care of what we already have. Travel around the world but appreciate your home. Make money yet see the value of things which come for free like fresh air and sunshine, See how many attractive people are out there yet stay faithful to your spouse. Meet new and interesting people but never forget your true friends. Enjoy your freedom as an adult but still respect your parents. Play hard but work hard. Take your pick. In my opinion these are all together: maintain balance of life.
nice !
Beautiful
Well said Viktory!
Thanks Viktory for the interpretation.
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Enjoy the music of Andrei Gavrilov, our beautiful friend!
“The Secret of Happiness lies in looking at all the wonders of the world and never forgetting the two drops of oil in the spoon.” Paulo Coelho.
This is one of my favorite stories, dearest Paulo Coelho! It is a ‘reminder’ for never forgetting to live LIFE ALIVE and enjoying the miracle of life and the Earthly gifts, beauty and treasures in our WAY to .. Ithaca!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n3n2Ox4Yfk I just could not resist of not ..mentioning again!
LOVE,
Thelma xxx
Oui Chère Thelma, je suis bien d’accord avec vous, pour m’émerveiller de tout ce qui nourrit la beauté de cette terre, dont la musique d’ANdréi Gavrilov fait partie, ainsi que votre terre de mer et de soleil. Sachons admirer toutes ces merveilles qui nous sont données, avec un coeur gros comme le vôtre, chère Thelma. C’est sûrement ça le secret du bonheur , mais il ne faut pas perdre les gouttes d’huile, surtout si cette huile d’Olive vient de Chypre… Blessings to you, my dear friend !