Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Dearest Group - Here's a little bit from Paulo Coelho's book Alchemist. Thought you'd enjoy. The Alchemist picked up a book that someone in the caravan had brought. Reading through the pages, he found a story about Narcissus. The alchemist knew the legend of Narcissus, a youth who knelt daily beside a lake to contemplate his own beauty. He was so fascinated by himself that, one morning, he fell into the lake and drowned. At the spot where he fell, a flower was born, which was called the narcussus. But this was not how the author of the book ended the story. He said that when Narcissus died, the goddesses of the forest appeared and found the lake, which had been fresh water, transformed into a lake of salty tears. " Why do you weep? " the goddesses asked " I weep for Narcissus " , the lake replied. " Ah, it is no surprise that you weep for Narcissus, " they said " for though we always pursued him in the forest, you alone could contemplate his beauty close at hand " . " But...was Narcissus beautiful? " the lake asked. " Who better than you to know that? " the goddesses said in wonder " After all, it was by your banks that he knelt each day to contemplate himself? " The lake was silent for some time. Finally it said... " I weep for Narcissus, but I never noticed that Narcissus was beautiful. I weep because, each time he knelt besides my banks, I could see, in the depths of his eyes, my own beauty reflected. " " What a lovely story, " the alchemist thought. With that in mind I like to say, as I glanced everyones' picture at the site, I could not help but to admire the beauty in each and everyone of you. All my Love, Becky Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 thank you for remembering alcemist;it is my favorite book;also love is explained perfectly there..love ali 2008/1/18, Becky Jean Rich <beckyjeanrich: > > Dearest Group - > Here's a little bit from Paulo Coelho's book Alchemist. Thought you'd > enjoy. > > The Alchemist picked up a book that someone in the caravan had brought. > Reading through the pages, he found a story about Narcissus. > The alchemist knew the legend of Narcissus, a youth who knelt daily beside > a lake to contemplate his own beauty. He was so fascinated by himself that, > one morning, he fell into the lake and drowned. At the spot where he fell, a > flower was born, which was called the narcussus. > But this was not how the author of the book ended the story. > He said that when Narcissus died, the goddesses of the forest appeared and > found the lake, which had been fresh water, transformed into a lake of salty > tears. > " Why do you weep? " the goddesses asked > " I weep for Narcissus " , the lake replied. > " Ah, it is no surprise that you weep for Narcissus, " they said " for though > we always pursued him in the forest, you alone could contemplate his beauty > close at hand " . > " But...was Narcissus beautiful? " the lake asked. > " Who better than you to know that? " the goddesses said in wonder " After > all, it was by your banks that he knelt each day to contemplate himself? " > The lake was silent for some time. Finally it said... > " I weep for Narcissus, but I never noticed that Narcissus was beautiful. I > weep because, each time he knelt besides my banks, I could see, in the > depths of his eyes, my own beauty reflected. " > " What a lovely story, " the alchemist thought. > > With that in mind I like to say, as I glanced everyones' picture at the > site, I could not help but to admire the beauty in each and everyone of you. > All my Love, > Becky > > > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it > now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thank you Becky for sharing with us! Thank you for the reminder of looking at the beauty of all creation. Thank you also for the reminder to notice all those things around you, don't reflect only on reself. Love, Katherine Becky Jean Rich <beckyjeanrich Friday, January 18, 2008 12:16:40 PM passage from a book I am reading- All Chrism Dearest Group - Here's a little bit from Paulo Coelho's book Alchemist. Thought you'd enjoy. The Alchemist picked up a book that someone in the caravan had brought. Reading through the pages, he found a story about Narcissus. The alchemist knew the legend of Narcissus, a youth who knelt daily beside a lake to contemplate his own beauty. He was so fascinated by himself that, one morning, he fell into the lake and drowned. At the spot where he fell, a flower was born, which was called the narcussus. But this was not how the author of the book ended the story. He said that when Narcissus died, the goddesses of the forest appeared and found the lake, which had been fresh water, transformed into a lake of salty tears. " Why do you weep? " the goddesses asked " I weep for Narcissus " , the lake replied. " Ah, it is no surprise that you weep for Narcissus, " they said " for though we always pursued him in the forest, you alone could contemplate his beauty close at hand " . " But...was Narcissus beautiful? " the lake asked. " Who better than you to know that? " the goddesses said in wonder " After all, it was by your banks that he knelt each day to contemplate himself? " The lake was silent for some time. Finally it said... " I weep for Narcissus, but I never noticed that Narcissus was beautiful. I weep because, each time he knelt besides my banks, I could see, in the depths of his eyes, my own beauty reflected. " " What a lovely story, " the alchemist thought. With that in mind I like to say, as I glanced everyones' picture at the site, I could not help but to admire the beauty in each and everyone of you. All my Love, Becky ------------ --------- --------- --- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thank you for that excerpt Becky, I like that. I have ever so often gone and looked at each person's pic so as to feel more conncection with each one. Next time I will have to contemplate their beauty as you have done. I can imagine that to be a wonderful experience. Love Linda , Becky Jean Rich <beckyjeanrich wrote: > > Dearest Group - > Here's a little bit from Paulo Coelho's book Alchemist. Thought you'd enjoy. > > The Alchemist picked up a book that someone in the caravan had brought. Reading through the pages, he found a story about Narcissus. > The alchemist knew the legend of Narcissus, a youth who knelt daily beside a lake to contemplate his own beauty. He was so fascinated by himself that, one morning, he fell into the lake and drowned. At the spot where he fell, a flower was born, which was called the narcussus. > But this was not how the author of the book ended the story. > He said that when Narcissus died, the goddesses of the forest appeared and found the lake, which had been fresh water, transformed into a lake of salty tears. > " Why do you weep? " the goddesses asked > " I weep for Narcissus " , the lake replied. > " Ah, it is no surprise that you weep for Narcissus, " they said " for though we always pursued him in the forest, you alone could contemplate his beauty close at hand " . > " But...was Narcissus beautiful? " the lake asked. > " Who better than you to know that? " the goddesses said in wonder " After all, it was by your banks that he knelt each day to contemplate himself? " > The lake was silent for some time. Finally it said... > " I weep for Narcissus, but I never noticed that Narcissus was beautiful. I weep because, each time he knelt besides my banks, I could see, in the depths of his eyes, my own beauty reflected. " > " What a lovely story, " the alchemist thought. > > With that in mind I like to say, as I glanced everyones' picture at the site, I could not help but to admire the beauty in each and everyone of you. > All my Love, > Becky > > > > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I love the Alchemist , fantastic read. Lovely post Becky Boo, really enjoyed that , I too love to gaze at the eyes of the family we have in our albums, so much light and beauty. Love and Blessings Elektra x x x ________ Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 That was a lovely story, thanks for sharing it Becky! And also, what a lovely thing to say regarding everyone's photos. I look through them again too from time to time, and always feel such gratitude for the connection I feel here and for knowing all of you. So much beauty within and without, makes my heart smile! love & light ~Jen~ , Becky Jean Rich <beckyjeanrich wrote: > > Dearest Group - > Here's a little bit from Paulo Coelho's book Alchemist. Thought you'd enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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