BY MS. ASHWINI ISHTE : 4 min read
The Alchemist is written by the well-known author Paulo Coelho. The book depicts a story of boy named SANTIAGO who has a strong desire to travel, which is why he became a shepherd as a source of income for survival.
One night he slept beneath the tree and had a dream of treasure but as soon as he got close to a treasure, the dream came crashing down due to which SANTIAGO gets disappointed and went on a journey of in search of treasure.
![The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho](https://wisdomhunting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Untitled-design-9-1-1024x652.jpg)
Along the way, SANTIAGO met a number of people and learned a lot of lessons. He finally gets his treasure and marries his dream girl Fatima at the end of the novel. This is how the book comes to a pleasant conclusion.
We all have a purpose in life, and the book Alchemist will offer you some valuable truths.
The Alchemist is a novel that is rich in symbolism and allegory, and has become a classic in the self-help and personal development genre.
Here are some key takeaways from the book:
1.Things just happen:
“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.”
![Things just happen: The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho](https://wisdomhunting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1-3-1024x745.jpg)
Everyone has a purpose on this earth, but when you want something from the bottom of your heart, the universe gathers all of it’s energy to make it happen. You have to just believe and act towards your goal.
Trust the process. Perhaps you’re just exhausted right now and nothing seems to be happening, but it’s all part of the game.
2.Fear of unknown:
“We are afraid of losing what we have, whether it’s our life or our possessions and property. But this fear evaporates when we understand that our life stories and the history of the world were written by the same hand.”
![Fear of unknown: The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho](https://wisdomhunting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2-5-1024x745.jpg)
We all have a fear of the unknown when trying something new in every stage of our lives. The human brain functions in a fight-or-flight mode of operation.
We choose one from both the options fight or flight. Fear has complete control over every element of our lives but the moment you understand the real power of “YOU”, you will realize the truth of life and the fear will not have a longer control over you.
You need not to worry about the results of your work if you are capable or sure for what you want from life. It’s your destiny who will lead you towards your desired goal.
3. Deserve before you desire:
“When you want something with all your heart, that’s when you are closest to the Soul of the World. It’s always a positive force.”
![Deserve before you desire: The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho](https://wisdomhunting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/3-5-1024x745.jpg)
The entire universe makes every effort to make something easier for you when you want it with all of your heart and soul. No matter what, in all circumstances, the entire universe is working towards you.
If something unpleasant arises, it is all a part of your journey. Understand that, you are the manifestation of the universe and what you manifest in the world will surely be fulfilled by the universe.
No worries about how it’s going to happen. Trust the process, you are not alone. Everything that is happening is preparing you for what you deserve.
4. Believe on yourself:
“Don’t think what you have left behind. Everything is written on the soul of the world, and there it will stay forever”.
![Believe on yourself](https://wisdomhunting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/4-6-1024x745.jpg)
Every person has their own past some people left their past for peace but some people still holds onto their past.
Time moved on, past is over but still you are there. The things that happened happened for some reason. To let in something first, you have to learn to let go.
Your past never defines you, heal yourself, grow up and move on. The beautiful life is awaiting for you. Whatever is yours is yours alone; no one can take it from you, even if nothing appears to be happening. Just believe on yourself and your timings. That’s where the real magic starts to happen.
5. Repetition of mistakes:
“Everything that happens once can never happen again. But everything that happens twice will surely happen a third time.”
![Repetition of mistakes](https://wisdomhunting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/5-5-1024x745.jpg)
No issues man learns only when he makes a mistakes but making the same mistakes over and over again is foolish thing that you are performing.
Learn from every mistake, but try not to repeat it since then it will become a habit and then you won’t be able to fix it. It will cost you more than you ever think of.
You will undoubtedly fall into your own trap of wrongdoing if you don’t learn from your mistakes. It’s okay to do mistakes but what’s not okay is to repeat that mistake.
Conclusion:
The book alchemist emphasizes that everyone has a personal legend and the universe conspires to help us achieve it, but we must be willing to take risks, overcome obstacles and trust in the journey.
The book encourages the reader to be open to the signs and omens that appear in their lives and to trust that the universe is guiding them towards their destiny.
Overall, “The Alchemist” is a novel that encourages readers to pursue their dreams, trust in the universe, and live in the present moment.