crystal merchant

Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho

• Alchemist of words.• Brazilian writer• Born in 1947 in a middle class family.• Youth: Hippie• Wrote song lyrics• Worked as journalist

The Alchemist

• Critics praise his poetic, realistic and philosophical style.

• “His books have had a life enhancing impact on millions of people”

The Times , UK• Coelho’s writing is beautifully poetic but his

message is what counts…He gives me hope and puts a smile on my face….

Daily Express

Allegory

• A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms

More about the book

• Launched in Brazil in 1988• Translated into 56 languages• Sep 1993 topped the bestseller list in Australia• In 1995 published in Italy• School edition launched in 2003

Journey …

• Santiago … enchanted by a dream• Quest for treasure • Insurmountable obstacles• Jewels of wisdom

Santiago

• Background • Qualities

1. Risk Taker2. Decision Making3. Patience And Perseverance4. Belief In Self

5. Creative And Social

Quest For Treasure

KING• Interpretations- God, Omen, Inner Self• Gift- Urim and Thummim

SHOP OWNER• Different Philosophy• Resistant to Change

Quest for Treasure

ENGLISHMAN• Universal language• Englishman’s search

FATIMA• Twin soul• Power of love

Quest for Treasure

ALCHEMIST

Insurmountable obstacles • Lack of self-belief• The first day in Africa • Danger of tribal wars• Leaving oasis• Last part of the journey

Jewels Of Wisdom

• Read Omens• Universal language• Happiness of Life• Treasure

• Dhruv story

CRYSTAL MERCHANT• Santiago enters the crystal merchant’s shop

from outside.

• He cleans crystal articles hoping to get food in exchange of the work

• Crystal merchant “Because the crystal was dirty. And both you and I needed to cleanse our minds of negative thoughts.”

• Santiago helps improve sales by various strategies.

• “It's called the principle of favorability, beginner's luck. Because life wants you to achieve your destiny.”

• Every blessing ignored, becomes a curse.

• “Maktub”

• Santiago : "I'm leaving today. I have the money I need to buy my sheep. And you have the money you need to go to Mecca.“

• He was actually two hours closer to his treasure… the fact that the two hours had stretched into an entire year didn't matter.

• Preet story

• Next slide- conclusion /summary if reqd

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho• Personal Legend = Your Destiny

• There are 4 obstacles to overcome before you can achieve your Personal Legend– People tell you that your dream is

IMPOSSIBLE to achieve– LOVE– FEAR OF DEFEAT– FEAR OF REALIZING THE DREAM

The Alchemist

• Personal Legend = Destiny

• Our job is to pursue our personal legend despite the many distractions placed in our path

Lessons of The Alchemist• Trust your heart

• Read the seemingly inconspicuous signs

• Understand that as you look to fulfill a dream, it looks to find you, if you let it

• Sometimes you can find extraordinary in the ordinary.