Archive for Paulo Coelho
A Zen Art Blog
Posted by: | CommentsSo E.Y.D has changed with the fall season to a new look and feel for the moment.
You will find enlightened quotes, meditations, and philosophies from the great teachers of past and present. Along with Pop culture Zen from StumbleUpon, You tube, and other Social Media sites.
I hope you will enjoy my photo blog series: 
Heart warming Winter quotes and photos
Enchanting Autumn incantations of sublime seasonal change
In the Lumbini grove, under the shade of a flowering Sal tree, The Buddha, founder of the philosophy of Buddhism was born. He was known as Siddhattha. (Siddhartha = one whose purpose has been achieved). This is my continuing series of Buddhist quotes from the Dhammapada.
The Dhammapada – the essential teachings of the Buddha
Buddhist verses from Siddhartha – The enlightened one
“The reason why we are here, I call “The Personal Legend”. All my characters, somehow they have a reason to be here, and they have to struggle to find their place under the sun. Which they do…
…and of course they have to pay a high price.” Paulo Coelho
Top Ten Paulo Coelho Videos on Youtube
My mantra is: To Strive for Love, To seek knowledge, To Find happiness, and Yield not to fear. Inspired by my favorite poem Ulysses by Lord Alfred Tennyson. “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
A philosophy in 25 words of less: inspired by Pete Carroll’s Win forever
Your Daily Cup of Enlightened Zen on E.Y.D
Posted by: | CommentsI hope to share with my readers some of the everyday artistic beauty I find in the world. Here are some of my most popular posts from my new blog: http://enlightenyourday.com/
Check them out and leave me a comment with your feedback and thoughts. Thanks
Create your own Personal Creed today.
“Just open the flood gates of your mind and let your inner thoughts and emotions flow. My creed felt wonderful to express and I enjoyed the experience tremendously. I titled my creed: I will. It embodies the direction I set forth for my heart and soul. “
Quotes from the book: Spiritual Sayings of Kahlil Gibran
“In hopes of lifting my spirits, I perused the used book stores looking for inspiration, something to bring new hope; maybe even an omen. Looking to brighten my own sad day. Only one author comes to mind, Kahlil Gibran, who writes pure stark beauty for the soul.”
Stillness Speaks: Meditative thoughts by Eckhart Tolle
“I love Meditative thought books. A book without a story, beginning, or ending. Just food for thought that contains bite size bits of knowledge allowing the reader to think gently or deeply about something. The focus is not within the pages, but within your thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. “
Dr. Wayne Dyer’s practical guide to meditation and his nine spiritual principles.
“So on a recent trip to the book store, I picked up a copy Dr. Wayne Dyer’s book, Getting into the Gap, which included a free meditation CD. Getting into the Gap is a great introduction to meditation; and the world of Wayne Dyer. So I thought I would share his practical guidance for meditation and a summary of his nine spiritual principles here on E.Y.D. “
“I recently Stumbled-upon a social bookmarking website for images and photos called Vi.sualize.us. I found some terrific photos and pop culture quotes that inspired me to put together my fourth collection of inspirational favourites found on Stumble.”
Finding the Zen of closing a sale!
“I remember the feeling of closing a fortune 100 company at first sales gig. I roared a loud triumphant cheer and felt the rush of self-actualization pass through me. Closing that sale felt fantastic, and as with all fantastic things, I wanted more right away. Now that initial rush has changed to more consistent and complete feeling that I carry with me throughout my workday. The simple feeling that I am good at something, I have the power to enjoy it, and it brings me joy to succeed at it.”
15 Pop Culture Love Quotes and Proverbs for the Hopeless Romantic
There is no earthly bliss not watered by tears.” Pilipino proverb
“When you are in Love you can’t fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams.” Dr Seuss
“If you understand, things are just as they are: if you do not understand, things are just as they are.” Zen proverbs
Finding the beauty of sexuality with Erotic Poetry
So I decided to tap into this never ending abyss of desire and share a collection of erotic poetry with my readers. If this blog in anyway contributes to you having just one more sexual encounter in your life…. Wasn’t it worth the read? So what are you waiting for…. Start reading….. or otherwise…. You know what I mean…
13 more Movie quotes for the Enlightened Mind
The Basketball Diaries Jim Carroll: “You’re growing up. And rain sort of remains on the branches of a tree that will someday rule the Earth. And it’s good that there is rain. It clears the month of your sorry rainbow expressions, and it clears the streets of the silent armies… so we can dance.”
Have you seen Where the Hell is Matt? And what was his Girlfriend was doing?
” If you love to travel and see the beauty of the world, then you will love his short films featuring his happy feet traveling around the world. Below is Dancing Matt’s best video.
Following Dancing Matt, is a very funny video that I recently watched about his girlfriend: and what she was doing while Dancing Matt was away.”
The beauty of photography captured in a kiss
Thy Addiction to Stumbleupon has brought forth a new love in my life. The love of photography. The extraordinary amount of breathtaking pictures I have viewed on social media sites has been a wonderful experience. So I have decided to highlight each month, one Photo blog and an assortment of pictures I discover on the net.
An inspiring list of my top 20 favorite quotes from The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
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I love The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I have listed here my favorite quotes from this beautiful book. This book is an inspiring and motivational read that I love to share with everyone. I hope you enjoy!
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“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
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“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
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“Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.”
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“When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision. “
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“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
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“Every search begins with beginners luck and ends with the victor’s being severely tested.”
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“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
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“The boy and his heart had become friends, and neither was capable now of betraying the other.”
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“When you want something with all your heart, that’s when you are closest to the Soul of the World. It’s always a positive force.”
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“Courage is the quality most essential to understanding the Language of the World.“
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“To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.”
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“I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living now.
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“When you are loved, you can do anything in creation. When you are loved, there’s no need at all to understand what’s happening, because everything happens within you.”
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“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity
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When you are in love, things make even more sense, he thought.
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Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure. You’ve got to find the treasure, so that everything you have learned along the way can make sense. “
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“All you have to do is contemplate a simple grain of sand, and you will see in it all the marvels of creation. Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there.”
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“The alchemists spent years in their laboratories, observing the fire that purified the metals. They spent so much time close to the fire that gradually they gave up the vanities of the world. They discovered that the purification of the metals had led to a purification of themselves.”
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“I learned that the world has a soul, and that whoever understands that soul can also understand the language of things. I learned that many alchemists realized their destinies, and wound up discovering the Soul of the World, the Philosopher’s Stone, and the Elixir of Life. But above all, I learned that these things are all so simple they could be written on the surface of an emerald.”
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“In his pursuit of the dream, he was being constantly subjected to tests of his persistence and courage. So he could not be hasty, nor impatient. If he pushed forward impulsively, he would fail to see the signs and omens left by God along his path.”
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
“Intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life.”
“When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision. “
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
“Every search begins with beginners luck and ends with the victor’s being severely tested.”
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
“The boy and his heart had become friends, and neither was capable now of betraying the other.”
“When you want something with all your heart, that’s when you are closest to the Soul of the World. It’s always a positive force.”
“Courage is the quality most essential to understanding the Language of the World.“
“To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.”
“I don’t live in either my past or my future. I’m interested only in the present. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Life will be a party for you, a grand festival, because life is the moment we’re living now.
“When you are loved, you can do anything in creation. When you are loved, there’s no need at all to understand what’s happening, because everything happens within you.”
“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity
When you are in love, things make even more sense, he thought.
Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure. You’ve got to find the treasure, so that everything you have learned along the way can make sense. “
“All you have to do is contemplate a simple grain of sand, and you will see in it all the marvels of creation. Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there.”
“The alchemists spent years in their laboratories, observing the fire that purified the metals. They spent so much time close to the fire that gradually they gave up the vanities of the world. They discovered that the purification of the metals had led to a purification of themselves.”
“I learned that the world has a soul, and that whoever understands that soul can also understand the language of things. I learned that many alchemists realized their destinies, and wound up discovering the Soul of the World, the Philosopher’s Stone, and the Elixir of Life. But above all, I learned that these things are all so simple they could be written on the surface of an emerald.”
“In his pursuit of the dream, he was being constantly subjected to tests of his persistence and courage. So he could not be hasty, nor impatient. If he pushed forward impulsively, he would fail to see the signs and omens left by God along his path.”
