Decision making Quote by Paulo Coelho
““May the Virgin Mary free us from those marks and put an end forever to our sense of guilt. We feel guilty when we go out to work because we’re leaving our children in order to earn money to feed them. We feel guilty when we stay at home because it seems we’re not making the most of our freedom. We feel guilty about everything, because we have always been kept far from decision making and from power.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Alchemist", Paulo Coelho, 1988
A prayer to the Virgin Mary to relieve guilt from work‑life imbalance, seeking empowerment and decision‑making freedom
In simple terms: Seeking divine relief from guilt over work and family duties
Key Takeaway
Find balance and empowerment beyond guilt
Themes
guilt
faith
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
personal
When to use this quote
- work‑life balance
- family dynamics
- personal agency
Key Concepts
spiritual seeking
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you empower yourself beyond guilt?
- What role does faith play in decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Religious reliance may not address systemic issues
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