Crystal merchant
-
Upload
shruti-patil -
Category
Education
-
view
600 -
download
2
description
Transcript of 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.