If You Are Lost In Life, THE ALCHEMIST Will Help You Find Your Path.
A life-changing book that could restore your forgotten dreams.
Before I read The Alchemist, I was lost and unfulfilled about what I was meant to pursue, whether to focus on my career or relationships and quite messy and vague about where I was heading. I could not figure out what my purpose in life was until…
One day, a friend and I went to Waterstones and whilst there, he picked up this brightly orangy book, bursting with colours, that was slim in thickness but eye-catching.
He said, “I am buying you this book” without hesitation and I was not one to raise any questions at such an opportunity. I trusted him and what a payoff was that decision. “How could I deny a free book?” I thought to myself.
After arriving home, the book became inseparable from my hands and was an undiscovered gem of wisdom my mind had long needed. My mind found meaning buried inside of this wonderous novel and could not resist. Page after page, hour after hour until finally. You know the rest.
The Alchemist is a captivating journey of self-discovery where Paulo Coelho masterfully tells the tale of a young shepherd’s quest for personal fulfilment, compact with life lessons. He details themes of self-doubt, aligned unplanned events, curiosity’s importance and why you should listen to your heart on the road to following your passion.
Key Takeaways From The Alchemist
- The Power of Perseverance: Santiago faces numerous challenges but continues to pursue his dream. This highlights the significance of resilience in achieving our goals and how it is about overcoming obstacles and staying focused on the result. The boy’s persistence was prevalent, even when he had made enough gold to return home, he continued further into the desert. Internally he knew he would be more content if he tried something, rather than remaining where he was.
- The Universe Conspires in Your Favor: We are often told this exact phrase and seen in the book as Santiago encounters a series of coincidences and supportive characters that guide him towards his goal. From it, is a positive outlook and belief in synchronicity suggesting opportunities and support often arise when we’re aligned with our purpose.
- Silence Can Guide You: Another point is the desert’s description which can be interpreted as life being a place of venture and unpredictability. The silence of the desert signalled to the travellers they must know what they want and find the answer amid its quietness. In this sense, meditation or deep thinking on walks has the same outcome, as sitting still and listening to our minds can be like a desert and open new doors by making us realise what we desire.
Lessons Learned Whilst Following Your Destiny
Paulo Coelho tells us that to find fulfilment, it is done so by incorporating the crucial factors of your potential path such as:
- Having faith that everything will turn out how it is supposed to,
- Let time take its course and eventually, you will reach your aims in life,
- Meeting people who will act as omens to guide you or misguide you and;
- Listening to what your heart desires.
Taking these into account will make you trust the process of reaching your destination more assuring and less painful than if you denied them.
Three Quotes That Changed My Mindset
1) “In order to find the treasure, you will have to follow the omens. God has prepared a path for everyone to follow. You just have to read the omens that he has left for you.”
2) “Well then, why should I listen to my heart?” The boy asked.
“Because you will never again be able to keep it quiet. Even if you pretend not to have heard what it tells you, it will always be there inside you, repeating to you what you’re thinking about life and about the world.”
3) “It is the possibility of making a dream come true that makes life interesting”
Summary
In conclusion, The Alchemist is more than just a story; it’s a practical guide to navigating life’s complexities. By embodying resilience, trusting the universe, and listening to our hearts, we can unlock our full potential and pursue our passions with unwavering determination.
Santiago’s journey is a powerful testimony that our greatest treasures often lie within ourselves. So, dare to dream, trust the process, and embark on your adventure of self-discovery.
Have you read The Alchemist? If yes, what resonated with you most? Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
