In the middle of the book called The Alchemist. Pretty interesting subject brought up in the story. The story line is not only interesting and it is kind of a little bit of inspiring.
It talks about personal calling or Personal Legend, a journey where you find yourself (if I got it right).
One that I can remember clearly is the word used, "Maktub" means it is written, I believe, it is more appropriate to interpret it as "predestined".
The shepherd, who's dream is to travel around the world and see the world and met a King who disguise as an old man who tells him how to find the treasure he is looking for in Egypt. And all he has to do is to follow the omen.
All his money he got from selling all his sheeps was cheated the moment he crossed the straits from Southern Spain to North Africa. He felt embarrassed and ashamed for himself for a while until he braved himself that it is an omen, instead of behaving like a victim, he should take it as part of his journey to realise his dream, to find the treasure in Egypt, at the Pyramid.
There are many life issues discussed in the story which is fascinating. I believe some may understand it differently from another because of it reflect a person's own experience. On surface, it sounds simple, however, I believe, there are many great life principles to be learned. Of course, it also touched on the most unanswered question in the world, i.e. what is the purpose of life, naw, I made that up?
Do read it, I am at page 73 now. It may "inspire" you on your journey of life.
