"To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation."
The entire universe conspires in helping you achieve what you want. It is nourished by people's happiness or unhappiness, joy and jealousy, pain and pleasure. All things are one and we create our reality. The story of Santiago in The Alchemist in its simplicity and wisdom is about an Andalusian shepherd boy whose dream is to travel. He takes the leap on a journey to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids seen in a dream. He is confronted with challenges and obstacles from thieves to the desert and along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, an old man who calls himself King of Salem, and an alchemist who assist Santiago on his quest.
The boy discovers the treasures found within his own soul and transforms on his adventure seeking to fulfill his Personal Legend. A must read!
It's a force that appears to be negative, but actually shows you how to realize your Personal Legend. It prepares your spirit and your will, because there is one great truth on this planet: whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It's your mission on earth."
The Alchemist
Paulo Choelho
