But here is the twist: When I allow myself to see my beauty in the reflection of the world around me, I allow the world to do the same. If Narcissus allowed those who adored him to get close, he would have enjoyed his reflection in their eyes. His appreciation of his own beauty would have allowed others to appreciate their beauty as well.
That is the gift Narcissus gave the lake; the lake gave Narcissus the same gift in return. What a beautiful cycle that is! Love, then, is a gift that can only come from self-love.
Because I love myself, I reflect that love for others when they see me. There is no greater gift I can give myself or others. So, let go of the false modesty; shine without restraint; and allow others to find their beauty in your reflection! The time is now to help others to find their own beauty so that it can start reflecting the love that the new world needs. Thank you, Roxana! I am so thankful for your words of encouragement and for your part in helping to heal the world!
Blessings and love, Pauline. Great article Pauline! I used to live thinking that I was a good person and did good things gladly until there was a time a misunderstanding took place between me and a friend.
He accused me of being narcissist and having a dark side. It completely broke my world and since then on I thought myself as one, tried to be better but used to meet a dead end as they say narcissism could not heal. There were times when I did good things with remorse believing that as a narcissist I must do these for the benefit of myself and i did not believe in doing good anymore. Your article helps me in understand things better, and I am glad I did not surrender in trying to d normal things like helping others now I chase away the thought that I do these for the benefit of myself, or even if I do, it is still better to do good things than bad things.
I hope I can be a better person day by day. Thank you again. Thank you for reading, Andara! When we try to deny who we are, we only create more problems for ourselves.
The first step is to embrace your special gifts—whether it is beauty, intelligence, athleticsim—and then use those gifts, without shame, to help others embrace their own special gifts. We can be like the lake and reflect the beauty of the world around us.
This mysterious dream repeats in two consecutive passages a year apart, and it serves as an important piece of foreshadowing. Santiago enjoys his life as a shepherd not only because it allows him to travel, but also because he loves his sheep. Happiness for a human being, he thinks, seems much more complicated. He imagines that he could kill his sheep one by one and the flock would not even notice.
The unexpectedly violent image shows us that the sheep live blind to important truths, and that they are not to be emulated. Santiago wonders if all humans are like his sheep: looking only for physical contentment and living without ever appreciating life.
Later, this tension becomes very important to Santiago: even though he has travelled throughout Spain, he still feels limited. He wonders if his relatively local travels, comforting stacks of books, and obedient flock play the same role in his life that food and water play in the lives of his sheep.
SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Themes Motifs Symbols. Mini Essays Suggested Essay Topics. Summary Part One, Section 1. Summary: Prologue The alchemist reads a book containing the story of Narcissus. The Yeoman tells the travelers that they are alchemists, and agrees to tell his tale. For the first part, he recounts their own travels and endeavours. He says that they were once wealthy, but now were poor due to their incompetence as alchemists.
They often fail in their experiments. After all of this, he begins describing a tale about a canon who tricks a priest using alchemy. One day, she believed, she found the answer she had been searching for. As she furiously wiped away the blood, Erzebet noticed the skin looked younger.
She was instantly convinced the blood of young girls was the key to eternal beauty. Alchemist Answer Key Words 9 Pages. How does the new version differ from the original one? 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 to notice other people. The new myth focuses more on positive outcomes from unfortunate events while the original is negative. It portrays everything to be self-centered. This relates to the tale of the Alchemist because, in chasing his …show more content… One's goals are never reached unless we are willing to face fears. In this way, he penetrates to the Soul of the World.
Unlike many popular literary tales, The Alchemist initially presents love not as a goal, but as an obstacle. This desire stands in direct opposition to the journey he must complete in order to fulfill his Personal Legend.
When Santiago finds his true love, Fatima, in the oasis, he feels even more convinced to abandon his Personal Legend. Fatima and the alchemist must show Santiago that his dream holds more importance than staying with her. This picture of love is unique compared to traditional illustrations of romantic love. For one, this love is completely distinct from possession. Santiago has a significant internal dialogue about this distinction, and he puts it to the test when he leaves Fatima.
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