After about 10 years of not re-reading the Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho, I met a good friend who told me that his favorite book is the Alchemist, especially the line that says “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only real obligation. And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
That night, I went home and went straight to my pile of books and find my copy of the notorious book again. I climbed right on to my bed and started reading it again, with a new found look on life.
It hits me particularly strong this time, because now that I am in my thirties, I am actually actively searching for what my purpose in this life is. What is it that I want to do in this life? What is it that I actually love doing? What’s my true passion? Where do I want to go? What’s my calling?
The book speaks that “People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being. Maybe that’s why they give up on it so early, too. But that’s the way it is.”
Have I forgotten my reason for being? Have I too given up on it? I like to give myself the benefit of the doubt, that if at this moment I’m still asking that question, then I might not be too late. Come to think of it, I still have about 50 years or more left in my life time, no?
It’s too bad that growing up, people don’t tell me that people actually don’t realize that they “are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” And yet, I read this book 10 years ago, this sentence don’t jump out. But this time, it gives me a hard slap across my face. Thank You!
So, after spending 2009 asking the same question of what my calling is, this book actually gives me the strength to once again believe and pursue my Personal Legend. My what? It is said to be “what you have always wanted to accomplish.”
Again. What is it that I have always wanted to accomplish? If the effect of growing up is to forgetting our reason of being, growing up is definitely overrated. So, I tap into the child in me, the youth in me, the abundance in me, because it is said then when people are young, “everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives. But, as time passes, a mysterious force begins to convince them that it will be impossible for them to realize their Personal Legend.”
So, actually it is time for me to dream again – to listen to that soft inner voice within me.
“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 is your mission on earth.” Even when all you want to do is travel, or eat, or play or pray.
So, as we are celebrating 9 September 2009, symbolizing the 999 – which means Completion in numerology. This is the end of a big phase in your personal or global life. Your thoughts at the time of seeing this sign indicate that these thoughts will bring about the completion or end of a phase in your life. (Click here to read more about 999)
It is a new time to believe and start a life full of selfless acts, generosity, love, wisdom, ideals, spiritual healing and all allowing. It is a time to let go of the past and stay true to your self – to be brave enough to listen and follow through with your Personal Legend. As I will commit to this new era.
Go out and find your treasure, because as the book reveals, you will find it in the most unexpected events and places. Keep saying to yourself, “I am an adventurer, looking for treasure.”
Peace be with you.
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As always, very beautifully written. Maybe it’s time for me to re-read my favorite book also. Thanks sis. xxx