What I'm Reading - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist.
Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist.
It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting. Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist.
A book I've wanted to read for a while.
And my new years resolution for 2024 was to get back into doing all the things that 'I' love and that that make me ME. I used to read book after book before kids and had a huge library that I colour ordered in rainbow (obvs) filled with many topics.
When you have kids there simply isn't the time to read. The times when you might ordinarily read (at bed time) you're absolutely knackered. On holiday (you're constantly doing / running around after the baby) there is no sunbathing time, and when there is all you want to do is literally NOTHING. And a day spent in a coffee shop reading on a Saturday, is something of the past. There are no coffee shop quiet reading days or days to yourself for doing nothing other than pleasing yourself - reading. For me, my favourite day was spent looking in a book shop for hours, buying a few books and then sitting in a coffee shop reading. This was a bit of me.
And this isn't a moan. Having children is absolutely a gift from God. Having children softened me in ways I couldn't imagine. And both of my two have been the best thing to happen to me in different ways. Period. But with this said, I have to make a constant effort to remember who 'I' am. Where is this girl that had hobbies and interests and did things purely because she wanted to. Not the person I am today that has 2 little lives and 1 big male life to consider whenever I want to do something.
Reading in my spare time fizzled out because I stopped having 'free time' or 'me time' then when that stopped through being super busy (house reno's / running a business / being a mum) I slowly stopped prioritising it.
So this is me coming back to remembering who I am. Prioritising reading because I love it. And I love me. I deserve time to read. I made a promise to myself just to read more. Not as another job on the to do list. But more as an act of self care / self love. Taking time out everyday to just sit with myself and read. Whatever the heck I fancy. And in true Fletch style this naturally involves the Universe, Travel, Spirituality, Wisdom, Life Enhancing, Personal Development + Progression and matters of the heart.
The Alchemist book by Paulo Coelho is all of the above. It's a fictionally written story about Santiago, a shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of treasure. It's full of beautiful little quotes and poetically written - but with an inspiring message throughout. Santiago's journey so far has been filled with omens and signs which I hope ultimately lead him to find his treasure. Whatever that might be.
" When you have a dream and want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. "
I'm only part way through this one so join me in my first blog about reading more. A book club of sorts if you want to join. I'd love to have you with me. Leave a message, let me know if you've read the Alchemist? Or are in the middle of reading it. Also any recommendations you have for future reads. Sign up to the newsletter if you'd like to receive notifications of Book Club posts.
I'll be sharing so many recommendations of some of the best life changing books that I've read that have helped me on my path with all things above.
