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This points to attention as a kind of appetite, something to be met fully instead of politely postponed. It can be read as a nudge to stop treating the now as a holding area for later, and it lands when someone is tempted to numb the day, delay joy, or feel guilty for enjoying what is here.
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About Paulo Coelho
Brazilian novelist and spiritual writer of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Coelho is best known for his globally acclaimed novel *The Alchemist*, which blends philosophy, mythology, and personal transformation into a fable about destiny. His work often explores the intersection of faith, travel, and self-discovery, appealing to readers seeking meaning in life’s journey.
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More The Present Moment quotes
- “I give myself permissionto enjoy the present moment.”Human Angels
- “Your external circumstances may change, toil may take the place of rest, sickness of health, trials may thick…”Jean Nicolas Grou
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Guilt: more sayings
- “A selfish person can still love someone else, can't they? Even when they've hurt them and let them down.”Rosamund Lupton
- “She heard him speak, but did not recognise the problem in his voice – only later did she realise it was that…”Carla H. Krueger
- “Glory, built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.”William Cowper
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Books by Paulo Coelho
O Alquimista
2014
Am Ufer des Rio Piedra saß ich und weinte
1996
Brida
2008
Eleven Minutes
2005
Zahir
2006