In January we kicked off a new MBB series to highlight transformational books for women called, Transformational Book Series – Our Picks. This month we’re excited to continue the series by sharing with you our next transformational book in the series – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
This is one of those books that we revel in here at MBB! And there’s a reason for that. 
Travel your journey with joy, hope, and challenges in your heart. – Paulo Coelho
The most important thing this book commands is that you strive to accomplish your dreams and allow nothing and no-one to stop you! You must decide whether you’re going to continue with what you’ve been accustomed to – remaining in your comfort zone, or pursuing what you really want and expanding your territory. It is beautifully written with gorgeous illustrations which makes the story shine through in a pellucid way. It is evocative and allusive – working on you without seeming to, and at the end you’re left both satisfied as the adventure concludes and also wanting more, and more importantly – wanting to do more.
In order to live the life you truly desire, you have to let go of inhibiting thoughts and beliefs, be free with your expressions and actions, and follow your heart. You have to do those things you crave so you can have a fulfilling life and one day look back and declare – “I’ve lived”. Your quest to explore and enjoy life may not only bring you tangible wealth, but may also be far different and far more satisfying than you could ever imagine – bringing you abundance of intangible wealth. Life is truly a blessing! Embrace it to its fullest. As Coelho exclaimed in his book interview, “A blessing has no explanation, but needs to be treasured and honored”. Live your life completely, being unapologetically you – in mind, body, and spirit.
Spirituality is being brave, is taking risks, is daring to do something when people are always telling you not to. Click To TweetEvery medium has something else to offer! We go to live plays and shows for that in-person experience. We watch movies for that visual-effect experience. We read books for that in-depth pull-me-in experience that only a book can beget. Movies and plays can only show so much, but a book can encompass substantial amounts of detail and context that surpass all other media. Books help us understand life! They provoke reactions. They have the ability to change us for better, or change us for worse. We say use them as catalyst for your advancement.
Make it a habit to secure and read books of all genre, background, and intent! You can begin by reading this book – The Alchemist, and continue reading from the books we have curated in our series Transformational Books – Our Picks.
Remember: You too can live “the empowered woman lifestyle”. And you don’t need permission!
With love, gratitude, and empowered attitude,
Life should feel like an adventure because it is! Then and only then will we be living life to its fullest. Make plans, set goals, and move in total you-i-ness towards your dreams. Travel the world, meet new people, embrace the experiences and continuously grow, improve, and live in your purpose.
Wonderful book that is! A book that has ignited the fire under me to live out my wanderlust and be the best version of me I can be. Paulo Coelho followed his heart to his dream and although his mom did not originally encourage or want him to be a writer, he insisted he pursue his dream – nonetheless, and could not be more fulfilled right now. Everyone should take a page out of his book and pursue the hell out of your dream, regardless of who support or not support you.
“In order to live the life you truly desire, you have to let go of inhibiting thoughts and beliefs, be free with your expressions and actions, and follow your heart. You have to do those things you crave so you can have a fulfilling life and one day look back and declare – ‘I’ve lived’.”
Definitely agree with this and I’m looking forward to having those 2 words roll off my tongue when that day come. But until then, I’m living my best life!
That was an excellent read, worth reading more than once, and boy did I read it more than once 🙂 If ever I were asked to choose a book that evokes a sincere gratitude for life within me, this would be the book. There are some who criticize the simplistic nature of the writing, but I think it is the simplicity that lends such beauty to it. There is a beauty in creating something that can inspire hope, change and appreciation within its readers without having to untangle the meaning of every word uttered on the page. The messages set forth are not new, but this in no way takes away from the very real and lasting value that they have on our lives when we truly take the time to reflect on them.
The simplicity of it is in fact in line with the theme of this book: simplify your life! We are constantly in motion, living in the fast lane, rushing from one thing to the next without taking the time to fully connect on anything, but a superficial level. Every time I feel myself being thrust back into that kind of panicky, rushed life I come back to this book and let it serve me as a reminder to slow down. Its ok to not know what is to come. Live in this moment, embrace it, and allow it to be as beautiful as it can be.
It reminds us that our lives and what we do with them is ultimately of our own choosing. YOU are in control of your own life. Whether you live a life constantly worrying, filled with regret and anger or a life of happiness, finding joy in what is and filled with gratitude remains in your hands and yours alone. It evokes a change in how we perceive our power of self and what we are capable of when we free ourselves to listen to our heart of hearts. It may not be for some a literary work of art, but for me it is greater than that. It is a work that touches my heart and soul every single time I read it.
Great featuring it here!
Wow! Wow! Wow! That book is a project. It took me 1 whole week to read and another week to digest all of the gems in it. But I did, and I’m so happy I did. See I’ve been putting off a lot of things that I wanted to do because “the time wasn’t right”, and “I have to wait for this to happen, or that to work out before I can do this”, and a whole lot of other baloney. You know what? I believe if it wasn’t for this book I wouldn’t have jumped! I wouldn’t have taken the chances I have, and I would probably still be sitting in my limited, uncomfortable comfort zone…
…What we do with our lives really depend on us, for the most part, and we have to live every day to its fullest. Thanks for the reminder!
What an adventure 🙂 Real excellent writer that Paulo Coelho!