October 9, 2011
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Aleph
ALEPH by Paulo Coelho
Book review
I read Paulo Coelho's book titles 'Aleph'. I was drawn to the book since I called my first business AlephZeph Consulting. Wow! What a powerful story..simplistic in design but one that touched my inner core. Indeed the book takes us deep into the meaning of Aleph, beyond its meaning as a letter of the Summarian alphabet. It was an easy read...starting Friday night I had no problem completing the 300-page book in less than two days. But the book had a deep impact on me...maybe because it is such a vivid picture of a spiritual journey. I was still for some time after reading the book contemplating its message. The book reminded me that I am also on a spiritual journey of my own.
Paulo travels across Russia's seven time zones. Each time zone corresponds masterly with a step in the alchemy process - although Paulo only mentions alchemy only once. The story portray Paulo with his weaknesses displaying both his doubt,lust and arrogance. In a twist he positions himself both as sympathizer towards and opponent against a cause.
He shares the simple ring exercise for traveling to a previous life. However the story is a reminder that traveling back in time can open up doors of pain in the present. Once opened the door can not be closed.
But Paulo is not alone on this journey. An interplay of personalities, journey with him. They all learn from each other while they are caught up in the small space of a train. We are not alone in our journey through life, is the message refraining again and again through the pages. People join us, we learn from each other and our ways depart again. Paulo masterfully spin into the message a visit to a shaman and a love story of unanswered love...but answerered forgiveness. In the process a sacred fire is lit for all travelers in search of deeper meaning.
Such is life, filled with mystery and surprises. We are on a journey of discovering who we truly are and more important who we should become. The answer is not written but is to be revealed in the measure with which we seek.
Comments (5)
Sounds like a great read.
Thats why truth whatever that word might mean to you or me is personal. The reality of our universe is a personal experience and how we experience it, goes according to our evolution in life. So, for sure, how you see your world through your eyes is different from mine. And thats the beauty of self discovery. Its our own personal journey and we are solely responsable for becoming the masters of our lives.
Oh, I do want to get the book!
Sounds like a good book.
@MysticRythms - Yes it was, I would recommend it.
@The_Eyes_Of_A_Painter - I am happy to have you traveling alongside me for a while as I continue on my journey. Thank you.
@songoftheheart - Aleph is an excellent read.
@Shining_Garnet - You are the great booklover...you will read it in an afternoon.!! But it is a joy to read
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