A Review: The Alchemist (Coelho)
What I understand from this book is that an Alchemist is basically a person who gets fully awakened spiritually. The main character, Santiago, seems to have this “talent” which allows him to become more aware on things he deals with.
He learns thing very fast from his surrounding. That is why through his journey he eventually understood the Alchemy principle which is the basic philosophy of life. It’s a deep understanding he got from his learning that was inspired by his sheeps, the sea, crystal, fire, dessert, and other things he encountered in his journey. When he got inspiration, he became silent and impressed by the aura of each element around him. Such a trance condition he experienced!
Follows are several quotes I like from this book:
It is "old and wise" to learn lessons from any thing you experience in your life (Santiago's thought, pg 73)
"If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man" (phrase from camel driver, pg 85)
"The fear of suffering is worse than the suffering it self" (phrase from the Alchemist, pg 130)
Don’t be scared, coz when you are, you won’t be able to listen to your heart (paraphrase from the Alchemist saying, pg 141)
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