Friday, March 2, 2012

Life After The Alchemist

Few days after raving in my recent post the book, The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho, I've been getting positive vibes in my life one of which is realizing and confirming that it is with human facility, that innate power that we can control and summon the universe to our own agenda. The intensity it took reading page after page, have reverberated all throughout the days, which until now, I can't believe that it's all happening.  I didn't get the same intensity after reading The Secret by Rhonda Byrne several years ago or any other books I came across, ever. 

Within thirteen months, I've accustomed myself to the routine/confines of reflecting, realizing stuff, spiritual adventure, faith overturn, networking, rekindling old ties, reading, studying, business, sports and leisure and other things I can't even remember or is not even worth remembering. 

I got the first hand experience of the numerous adages about life's intricacies and how you can turn yourself into a hero of your own life. 

I am PROUD of the fact that in just a few days, I am embarking on my FIRST step fulfilling a Personal Legend. I am set on a mission for a stunning comeback in the industry I learned to love and hate at the same time.  It's the perfect timing to correct the mistakes, and get even to the life that has deprived me in order to learn, in order to realize how the universe eagerly wants me to take that STEP, not half-hearted, but full of enthusiasm and bullish mindset. I was bullied by fate, and all it takes for a sweeping victory is to just fight back by capitalizing on your "cards." It was not that easy. 

As I was signing the employment contract few days ago, I can't help but think of the people that never let go of the spark they said I still have in me. The people who have the sternest belief and trust that I can go on and be successful still, albeit the doubt stamped all over my body. They too have slapped me to wake up. My gratitude STAYS with them. 

I've realized that whatever life has thrown you - meager roads, endless crossroads, tribulations  or just plainly challenges, whatever your HEART desires, whatever it is that you want ultimately, it will still be victorious in the end. Along the way, you will have different dreams, different goals. But at the end of it all, one dream will stand out. Time is indeed a friend. It gives you the ability to realize and weigh things out. Mine took thirteen months while for others it just doesn't happen. I still view myself, LUCKY.

It was a feeling of joy that I can't even explain through words, when it has dawned on me what I really want to achieve in life. One by one my set of OMEN appeared. And just like what P.Coelho described on one of the chapters- that once you get to hear your heart communicate with the soul of the earth, "beginner's luck" seems inevitable. Everything just falls into place. 

Employment came to a breeze, people I need to have contacts to embassy, real estates, stock management and even migration, started to come my way. I'm not even really sure what it is going on, but even Nimmy got the chance to listen to one of Suze Orman's seminar.  We all know her for her financial management acumen and her show in CNN. I need the learnings, and it is all coming into my doorsteps. 

Sometimes I really think how stupid I was during the months I was on a limbo. It stinks. But  now I realized why that thing happened. It made me STRONG and just ready to fight head on. 

Then we know, The Alchemist came. 

I read, deciphered and learned concepts. I learned about myself MORE than ever. 

I learned about what I was really dreaming about. I learned my purpose. 

That stupid book, it has really CHANGED me and my life's course. 

29 comments:

  1. this is the answer to my previous question..

    ur lucky na napagdaanan mo to ksi u were able to reflect and realize things. come to think of it, if hindi nangyari sayo to would you do the same thing? would you be the same person? would you take time to reflect?

    regarding naman sa religion Ronnie once told me.
    religion is communal faith is personal :)

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    1. Napakuha ako ng tissue, tilted my head, at punas sa ilong dahil sa word mo na communal. Haha.

      I'm done with religion thingy, although I still support my mom, who's serving our Parish Church. I mean, they're no harm to me personally, but I chose to just stick to my belief, not because of some might assume it as practicality, but that's just how it came to be. Nagbibiruan na lang kami ni Nimmy about it. Fact is, nothing significant changed in my relationship to other people. It's pure personal lang friend. :)

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  2. Congratulations on your new job Leo. I'm glad you came out of your hibernation, a stronger person. :)

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  3. So wonderful how a book can affect you in so many levels. Kung sayo The Alchemist, sa akin Kama Sutra nagpabago ng buhay ko :) Congrats sa new job Leo! :)

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    1. Thank you Zai!!! Good job on Kama Sutra. Haha. :)

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  4. you're a strong person, keep that in mind...., :)

    congratz for having a new job, enjoy it and live with it to the fullest!

    :))

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  5. The Alchemist is my favorite book.

    May your legend realized soon...

    The universe is backing you up, sir. Never forget. :)

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    1. Awesome LJ! :) Thanks for your encouragement!!!

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    2. Always welcome. Thanks for the reply :)

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  6. Happy for you Leo
    Leon
    Lion


    This post has a totally different feel. Punung puno ng energy. Good luck on your new job

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    1. Thank you Bien! It was indeed my intention to capture all the energy I got in this entry. I just had enough of sorrows, now is the time to celebrate. :)

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  7. Congrats Leo!

    siguro naman next time na mag-invite ako ng mga bloggers para gumimik ay makakasama ka na. twice mo na ko hindi sinipot eh. haha!

    so happy for you!

    bonne chance monsieur!

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    1. Thank you Mr. Pogi! :) Haha! Let's see if I can come next time.

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  8. Malungkot ako today for some reason at ang blog mo ang pangalawa kong binuksan sa araw na ito and you encourage me sa post na ito.Wala ng sasaya pa sa mga ganitong kamalayan at dahil diyan- one very tight hug para sayo. Keep on going and inspiring

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    1. Thanks Rommel! Times are tough, but we really have to hold on to something and just realize life can be a friend, if we are willing to learn, and do whatever we can to realize our dreams.

      Cheers!

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  9. isa sa una kong nabasa mula kay paolo coelho ang the alchemist... natapos ko siya ng magdamagan nang umiiyak.. sarap kasing basahin tas marami akong nakuha sa book na kahit ngayon iaapply ko :)

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  10. After reading your post, now I must read that stupid life changing book.

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    1. LOL, go ahead. It'll change your life. :)

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  11. OMG! I feel lucky now. My latest post was all about luck. Great post, Leo :)

    Jewel Clicks

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  12. The Alchemist is probably one of my most read book, I can no longer count how many times I have read it especially back in college when my creative juices are running dry. I remember wishing to be like Santiago, determined, headstrong, and curious to learn all he can about the world when I first read the book. In the end, I realized that I just really want to be myself and all I wanted was to follow my heart. I'm glad the book changed your life. Thanks for sharing your reflections, keep inspiring!

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  13. Minsan ko lang ito binasa...nung una nabore ako tapos nung malapit na sa ending I was like fuuuuuck ok to ah LOL

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  14. Your post is synchronous with my latest post and I have mentioned the Alchemist in it too!!! Coincidence :) Do check out the post...
    Thinking Space

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