The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist- by Paulo Coelho

This book recommended by a friend claiming to be life changing for many people. After hearing that, I decided to see it for myself.

The novel is about Santiago, a guy who has a dream and courage to listen to his heart. He travels across different lands for self exploration and in search for treasure of his life. Being told by his father when he decided to go, “Travel the world until you see our castle is the greatest, and our women the most beautiful”. But his dream to explore the world inspires him to travel across; in his journey he sees the greatness of the world and meets different people like kings and alchemist. But by the end of his journey he realises that treasure lies where your heart belongs. And the real treasure of life is the journey itself, the wisdom he acquired and the discoveries he made.

The thing that has inspired me the most is optimism, the truth that “when you want something, all the universe conspires to help you achieve it”. Although it would not make sense to many pragmatic people but I believe in omens. So, it is important to believe and listen to your heart. Before reading this novel I always have this fear of growing old without achieving my treasure. But the author said, most people are seeking the treasure of their destiny, without actually to live out their destiny.

This of course would not mean procrastinating things in life, like this is my second post since January but to live happily in present. So remember, “If good things are coming, they will be a pleasant surprise. But, if bad things are and you know in advance, you will suffer greatly before they even occur”.

I would recommend you to read this book!!!