Life Lessons by Warrior of the Light
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The Warrior of Light views life with tenderness and determination.
He stands before a mystery, whose solution he will one day find. Every so often, he says to himself: “This life is absolutely insane.”
He is right. In surrendering to the miracle of everyday, he notices that he cannot always foresee the consequences of his actions. Sometimes he acts without even knowing that he is doing so, he saves someone without even knowing he is saving them, he suffers without even knowing why he is sad.
Yes, life is insane. But the great wisdom of the Warrior lies in choosing his insanity wisely.
The above except comes from a book Warrior of the Light: A Manual written by Paulo Coelho, author to the million-copy bestseller “The Alchemist”. “Warrior of the Light” contains short messages that translate to lessons on handling difficulties, embracing life and rising to your destiny.
Who is the Warrior of the Light?
You may then ask, who is a Warrior of the Light? Here is the description from the book…
You can recognize a Warrior of the Light by the look in his eye. Warriors of the Light are in the world, they form part of the world and they were sent into the world without saddlebags or sandals. They are often cowardly. They do not always act correctly.
Warriors of the Light are wounded by the most foolish things, they worry about trivialities, they believe themselves incapable of growing. Warriors of the Light sometimes believe themselves unworthy of any blessing or miracle.
Warriors of the Light often ask themselves what they are doing here. Often they find their lives meaningless.
That is why they are Warriors of Light. Because they fail. Because they ask questions. Because they keep looking for a meaning. And, in the end, they will find it.
Hmmm…..Recognize yourself?
Peace,