Feeling both positive and negative emotions is a natural part of being human. The thoughts and beliefs you hold about yourself control your future. It is safe to say that most of us would prefer positive instead of negative. In the book “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho it tells a story of a young shepherd named Santiago who is able to find a treasure beyond his wildest dreams. Along the way, he learns to listen to his heart and, more importantly, realizes that his dreams, or his Personal Legend, are not just his but part of the Soul of the Universe. It is important to keep a positive mind throughout the journey of accomplishing dreams. Positive thinking is about much more than just being happy and showing a cheerful attitude. Positive thinking …show more content…
Santiago used alchemy to find his own personal legend. On his journey he learns much about himself and the world. He overcomes incredible challenges and he meets and parts with an Englishman, the woman of his dreams, angry tribe leaders and finally the alchemist. As Santiago learns more about himself and the Soul of the World, he comes closer and closer to realizing his destiny and how to get there and eventually he does, while it was right in front of him all the time, he needed to go through the entire journey of crossing the dessert and overcoming incredible difficulties to be able to see and find his treasure. One night when Santiago told the alchemist his heart was afraid it would have to suffer the alchemist responded, “Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second’s encounter with God and with eternity.” ( Coelho, pg,130) Fear holds many people back in life. The fear of failing, of rejection and of others opinions can impact so heavily that cause to fail oneself and of one’s own inaction. But with any great risk comes great reward. The experiences you gain in pursuing your dream will make it all worthwhile. What helped Santiago find success is life is no matter how many difficulties came across his way he kept