![]() ![]() This is what I have to be mindful of, which is easier said than done, unfortunately. I begin to shutdown and I'm unable to communicate effectively. These things aren't necessarily bad, but when it gets to the point where I become overwhelmed is where things can become bad. In the 25 years since its publication, Paulo Coelho's spiritual novel The Alchemist has sold 65 million copies and has been translated into. Sometimes I've just got to get things out. And move along when it’s time to move along. I don't put any stipulations on what I write, I just write. If you can concentrate always on the present, you’ll be a happy man. Another thing I will continue to do that is apart of my self-care, is journaling. Despite not having everything figured out, I'm still feeling optimistic and encouraged. The times when I may not be able to get in contact with my therapist, what will I do? I haven't quite figured that out yet. I've decided that I'm not interested in finding a new therapist in NY, so what does that really mean for me? That means text messaging, phone calls, and facetiming most likely will be our more consistent forms of communication. When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. You might have definitely come across this quote at one point or the other even if you have not read The Alchemist written by Paulo Coelho. With my move coming up I've been thinking about many things, but especially what my self-care may look like for me now that I'll be about four hours away from my therapist. The Alchemist is one of the most widely read novels of all time and continues to inspire its readers in many ways. Fortunately, communicating effectively has been one of the things I've been addressing in therapy and I think I've been making a little bit of progress. That's a mindset I've been working on trying to get out of but it hasn't been easy. I still haven't completely gotten out of the habit of feeling uncomfortable about sharing what I may be thinking or feeling without feeling like I'm burdening people. Paulo Coelho Foundation Agency and Press 7 powerful quotes from The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Author: Paulo Coelho Photo by Kristopher Roller on Unsplash And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. There are moments I find myself feeling overwhelmed by my thoughts and emotions. Often times there are things I don't feel comfortable sharing with loved ones. ![]() It was very important to me that I found someone that I was willing to let my walls down for. I've been through about 4 or 5 different therapists over the years. About four years ago I made the decision to get back into therapy on a consistent basis which is probably one of my most important breakthroughs. This is a move I've been wanting to make for many years, but things wouldn't align for me the way I needed them to. In about two weeks I will be moving back to New York. ![]() Santiago, believing a recurring dream to be prophetic, decides to travel to the pyramids of Egypt to find treasure. I'm currently undergoing a very important transition in my life. The Alchemist details the journey of a young Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago. ![]()
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