The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

A journey of self-discovery and self-realization evolves, as a young shepherd is awakened by a mesmerizing dream he is moved to fulfill. Thus, Santiago bravely steps out of his father’s expectations for the son’s role in life to honor his calling.

This story of a young man’s quest for his personal life mission is one that may be applicable to each of us, who pursue our own meaning, purpose for life. A myriad of serendipitous connections, challenging surprises, and wondrous mysteries unfold to illustrate a congruity of all the connections, successes, failures, portents, synchronicities, ethereal moment--all essential to unfolding the path that is designed to reveal a personal treasure awaiting all of us who choose to realize one’s “Personal Legend.”

The young man becomes a wiser man, as he journeys far from his homeland and surrenders to the magnetism of his odyssey. A bounty of enduring lessons unfolds for Santiago to realize the richness of life.

Regardless of the fear which may show up, breathe, quiet, and remember the Center of your Presence.” --An Enlightened Soul