Even you, the person asking the question. ‘I’m useless’ is the answer you give yourself. Soon that answer will poison you and you will die while still alive, even though you still walk, eat, sleep and try to have a little fun whenever possible. Don’t try to be useful. Try to be yourself: that is enough, and that makes all the difference.
Paulo CoelhoThe feeling of uselessness is no respecter of age and never asks permission, but instead corrodes people’s souls, repeating over and over: ‘No one is interested in you, you’re nothing, the world doesn’t need your presence.
Paulo CoelhoSometimes taking part in a great battle will be the thing that will help to change the course of history. But sometimes you can do that simply by smiling, for no reason, at someone you happen to pass in the street. Without intending to, you might have saved the life of a complete stranger, who also thought he was useless and might have been ready to kill himself – until a smile gave him new hope and confidence.
Paulo CoelhoWe are afraid to change because we think that, after so much effort and sacrifice, we know our present world. And even though that world might not be the best of all worlds, and even though we may not be entirely satisfied with it, at least it won’t give us any nasty surprises. We won’t go wrong. When necessary, we will make a few minor adjustments so that everything continues the same.
Paulo CoelhoIf we resist the temptation to allow other people to define who we are, then we will gradually be able to let the sun inside our own soul shine forth.
Paulo CoelhoYou will only be loved and respected if you love and respect yourself. Never try to please everyone; if you do, you will be respected by no one.
Paulo CoelhoFor example, two people might be cooking the same meal and using exactly the same ingredients, but one is pouring Love into what he does and the other is merely trying to fill his belly. The result will be completely different, even though Love is not something that can be seen or weighed. The person making the Offering is always rewarded. The more he shares out his affection, the more his affection grows.
Paulo CoelhoHe tried to deal with the concept of love as distinct from possession, and couldn't separate them.
Paulo CoelhoThe desert, with its endless monotony, put him to dreaming.
Paulo CoelhoSi el dolor tiene que venir, que venga rápido -dije- . Porque me queda una vida por delante y necesito usarla de la mejor manera posible. Si él tiene que escoger, que lo haga pronto. En ese caso, lo espero. Sí no, lo olvido.
Esperar duele. Olvidar duele. Pero el peor de los sentimientos es no saber qué decisión tomar.
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