Midterm Paper Assignment‚ 10/28/13 Part 1: In the beginning of class we were proposed a model of discernment from the Rule of Saint Benedict. “Listen carefully‚ my son‚ to the master’s instructions‚ and attend to them with the ear of your heart. This is advice from a father who loves you; welcome it‚ and faithfully put it into practice.” (St. Benedict‚ Prologue Page 1) With this rule as Benedict explains in his reading and in the presentation notes in class Benedict tells us the basis of his
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1)Why does Coelho open with the modified myth of Narcissus? How does the new version differ from the original one? How does it change the myth’s meaning? What might the author be suggesting about how we perceive ourselves and the world? Paulo Coelho began with the tale of Narcissus to show the reader that when you are so caught up in your own life you do not realize the greater things like nature and friends. It differs because it leaves out how the lake was also too caught up in its own beauty
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characters we come across as we come across a fairly conservative society. 2- The Culture context of the text: This novel has some connections with the author Paulo Coelho; in this novel he has explored the idea of spirituality and one’s personal legend‚ goal‚ spiritual awakening/journey‚ inspiration‚ motivation and sociality. Coelho in the past has lived his life as a hippy in the 1960’s and in the 70’s he was involved in the drug culture‚ soon he went on to travel to Spain and North Africa where
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loved me. She was one of the very few people who loved me. These objects‚ to this day‚ remind me of how she loved me with an everlasting love. I use the word “everlasting” because it never ends as it lasts through eternity. Similar to what Aleph Paulo Coelho stated‚ I believe that we never really lose our loved ones for they do not disappear from our lives‚ but are merely in different rooms. My grandma may not be in my world anymore‚ but simply looking at Cheerios and coffee sparks a connection and
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Destination and journey in life are very important‚ but your journey is the most important. Journey is what you’re doing to reach your destination. Sometime destination can’t be achieved by one. In The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho‚ Santiago took a trip to Africa to discover his personal quest. While on his trip‚ he talks to the camel driver. The camel driver says to Santiago‚ “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
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“Greed blinds us from recognizing the true value of what we already possess.” – Paulo Coelho‚ The Alchemist (1988). In The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs‚ Sergeant-Major Morris comes to visit his old friend‚ Mr. White‚ he introduces and tells him about an old tale of a monkey’s paw. The monkey’s paw has old magic where 3 men get 3 wishes but to have the wish work there are consequences. In this story‚ the wish was for 200 pounds but what they didn’t know was that for them to get the money their son
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A well known quote stated by Paulo Coelho reads “Love is a trap. When it appears‚ we only see its light‚ not its shadows.” Love is something that has affected every single person on this planet. Whether it is a family member‚ friend‚ or that special someone‚ we all have dealt with it and most of the time it fills us with joy. On the other hand‚ love can lead to problems is not dealt with correctly. Within the walls of Verona‚ two youngsters by the names of Romeo and Juliet met at a party and experienced
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man – Simone de Beauvoir 1963 “Humanity is a discontinuous series of free men permanently isolate their subjectivity. ” – Pascal 1646 “Man is a reed‚ the weakest of nature‚ but it is a thinking reed. It is not necessary that the entire universe arm itself to crush: a vapor‚ a drop of water suffices to kill him. But when the universe to crush him‚ man would still be nobler than what kills him‚ because he knows that he dies and the advantage that the universe has over him The universe knows nothing
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selling author and media influencer‚ once said. Mandy Hale quote and The Alchemist connect. For example‚ Santiago learns a lesson about finding his treasure and figure out where he needs to be to find his treasure. In the novel‚ The Alchemist‚ by Paulo Coelho‚ Santiago learns‚ “Remember where your heart is there you will find your treasure.” First‚ Santiago is a boy who dreams of traveling against his father’s wishes of him becoming a priest. Next‚ Santiago arrives in Africa and is robbed of his money
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To understand why I want to be a phlebotomist‚ you would have to know how I got to this point. I have worked five years in pharmacy. Though I love my profession‚ there is no room to grow in pharmaceuticals. I want a career to advance in successfully. I have a passion for helping those in need and building relationships with my peers. I am ready to take the next step in supporting my family and doing something to make them proud. I started working in pharmacy at nineteen years old. At that point
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