Un guerriero della luce non conta solo sulle proprie forze.
Usa anche l’energia dell’avversario. Quando inizia
il combattimento, tutto ciò che possiede è l’entusiasmo,
e i colpi che ha appreso durante l’addestramento.
A mano a mano che procede nella lotta, scopre che
l’entusiasmo e l’addestramento non sono sufficienti per
vincere: è necessaria l’esperienza. Allora egli apre il suo
cuore all’universo, e chiede a Dio di ispirarlo, affinché ogni
colpo del nemico diventi una lezione di difesa per lui.
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(Paulo Coelho: “Agenda 2016” – Entusiasmo)

A warrior does not rely on strength alone

A warrior of light does not rely on strength alone, he makes use of his opponent’s energy too.

When he enters the fight, all he has is his enthusiasm and the moves and strikes that he learned during his training. As the fight progresses, he discovers that enthusiasm and training are not enough to win: what counts is experience.
Then he opens his heart to the Universe and asks God to give him the inspiration he needs to turn every blow from his enemy into a lesson in self-defence.
His companions say: ‘He’s so superstitious. He stopped fighting in order to pray; he even shows respect for his opponent’s tricks.’
The warrior does not respond to these provocations.

He knows that without inspiration and experience, no amount of training will help him.

(Paulo Coelho Blog – Warrior of the Light: A Manual)

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