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“What is ‘beginner’s luck’? What are the explanations of some of the eternal burning questions presented to the universe by mankind? What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? As the reader peruses through the pages of ‘The Alchemist’ written by Paulo Coelho, theories of these ancient questions are presented in a manner resembling a parable and comparative in shaping one’s way of thinking to Aesop’s fables.”
― Summary: The Alchemist: Summary and Analysis of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
― Summary: The Alchemist: Summary and Analysis of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
“the mind is in three states, one of which is darkness, called Tamas, found in brutes and idiots; it only acts to injure. No other idea comes into that state of mind. Then there is the active state of mind, Rajas, whose chief motives are power and enjoyment. “I will be powerful and rule others.” Then there is the state called Sattva, serenity, calmness,”
― Meditation and Its Methods
― Meditation and Its Methods
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.”
― At Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life
― At Home in the World: Stories and Essential Teachings from a Monk's Life
“Be willing to be uncomfortable. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. It may get tough, but it’s a small price to pay for living a dream.” Peter McWilliams”
― 30 Days - Change your habits, Change your life: A couple of simple steps every day to create the life you want
― 30 Days - Change your habits, Change your life: A couple of simple steps every day to create the life you want
“Did you know that Sylvester Stallone’s script for the movie “Rocky” was rejected over 70 times? Jack Canfield’s and Mark Victor Hansen’s “Chicken Soup for the Soul” was rejected a 130 times and that Canfield was actually laughed at when he said that he wanted to sell 1 million books. His editor told him he‘d be lucky to sell 20,000. Well, the first book “Chicken Soup for the Soul” sold 8 million copies, the whole series about 500 million! Even J.K. Rowlings’ “Harry Potter” was rejected 12 times!”
― 30 Days - Change your habits, Change your life: A couple of simple steps every day to create the life you want
― 30 Days - Change your habits, Change your life: A couple of simple steps every day to create the life you want
Sayuj Raghavan’s 2025 Year in Books
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