I’m wrapping up a book; I borrowed from a good friend, “The Dream Giver” by Bruce Wilkinson. As the end approaches in the book, I reflect back to another book, my favorite book, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Both books are written simple enough that a fourth grader can read them, using characters like, “Ordinary” or “The boy”. Initially, the characters seem to lack character development, no depth, no adventure and nothing mysteriously shadowing their every move. They aren’t filled with sci-fi, family drama or even high speed chases. It isn’t until the third page of both books that I realize my first impression couldn’t have been more inaccurate! Both books are brilliant! I realized the brilliance, lies in the author’s ability to allow me to insert my own life into the landscape of, familiar town or foothills as a wandering Shepard. I realized that in their simplicity, these two books, tell the most amazingly profound story of courage, love, passion, fear, comfort, distrust, self-doubt and desire, both were telling my story. I then realized, why the “The Alchemist” had been translated into over 67 languages, and sold more than 65 million copies in 150 countries, because it’s unique abilities to place the story of each readers life on its pages, regardless of the language, culture, station in life, age or personal achievements or lack thereof.
After reading The Alchemist for the first time(I’ve read it 5 times), I realized, that the dreams I had for myself were real, that they weren’t just a fantasy I created to pacify me through my own bleak existence. No longer was I content with just dreaming while I was sleep, I wanted to dream out loud. I even began looking at the turmoil, roadblocks and adversity I faced day to day different. I stop feeling like the “victim” of life and began seeing myself as a main character in life. I’m not just an extra; I’m a leading cast member. That’s what both these books do; they help you see you’re somebody, even if you’ve been lead to believe you’re nobody your entire life. It’s a LIE, you’re somebody, somebody with a unique gift, that no one else in this world has.
Your life isn’t meant to be spent, just existing, with your head hung low, just passing through this world. This is your LIFE, it’s your WORLD! It’s time you unplugged yourself from the “Matrix” and start living. It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you’ve failed before, if you’re unsure where to start, if you have no one to support you or if you’re just down right AFRAID! It doesn’t matters, what matters, is that song that sings a distinctive melody designed just for you, YOUR own soundtrack. What matters is that God believed in you and who shall stand against you, when he is for you!
Take a step, towards your promise; God has given you, read the books. I use The Alchemist as my reference guide. It helps me stay on course, when I forget my way, when I feel like giving up or stop believing in the promise of God, I read it.
If you haven’t read them, check them out at your library or buy them online or at a bookstore. Once you’ve read them, let’s have an open discussion here on the blog about our thoughts of the books.
Until Next Time, Love Somone
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