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The man and his shadow (ENGLISH)
by Paulo Coelho on June 23, 2012
Many years ago, there lived a man who was capable of loving and forgiving everyone he came across. Because of this, God sent an angel to talk to him.
‘God asked me to come and visit you and tell you that he wishes to reward you for your goodness,’ said the angel. ‘You may have any gift you wish for. Would you like the gift of healing?’
‘Certainly not,’ said the man. ‘I would prefer God to choose those who should be healed.’
‘And what about leading sinners back to the path of Truth?’
‘That’s a job for angels like you. I don’t want to be venerated by anyone or to serve as a permanent example.’
‘Look, I can’t go back to Heaven without having given you a miracle. If you don’t choose, I’ll have to choose one for you.’
The man thought for a moment and then said:
‘All right, I would like good to be done through me, but without anyone noticing, not even me, in case I should commit the sin of vanity.’
So the angel arranged for the man’s shadow to have the power of healing, but only when the sun was shining on the man’s face. In this way, wherever he went, the sick were healed, the earth grew fertile again, and sad people rediscovered happiness.
The man traveled the Earth for many years, oblivious of the miracles he was working because when he was facing the sun, his shadow was always behind him. In this way, he was able to live and die unaware of his own holiness.
Originally posted by BIHOTZ
reply to post by daskakik
if you were not looking, then why are you here?
you could just say, this guy met an angel and got some gift of good crap and then he never knew about it....
Originally posted by BIHOTZ
reply to post by daskakik
you basically have proven that you don't like poetry and don't understand it, yet linger here commenting on poetry....
Originally posted by BIHOTZ
reply to post by daskakik
that is your point...NOW? It has changed to suit your purpose of general trolling.
I thought that was in response to what the member said about you not understanding it. You strated this song and dance by just saying you dont like it.
The only reason someone would be unable to share the decrypted message is because they are unable to decrypt it themselves or there is no message.
No, the style is something I have seen before. It is pretty bad at getting real messages across
WHAT LOGIC?....it is your opinion, I have also proven that the rewards for not thinking 1 dimensionally are better since they are more effective in conveying feeling and a way of thought which are impossible to express with "to the point conversation."
DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO ADD OR ASK ABOUT THE OP?
Originally posted by BIHOTZ
you want me to get banned?