Great lessons from 'The Alchemist'

Whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it’s because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It’s your mission on earth. And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

I just finished reading one of the best-selling book 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. It's extremely inspirational for anyone who wants to reach their destiny. Really, it has the power to change our life. It relates the life of a Shepherd who yearns to travel in search of  worldly treasure. He travels from his home in Spain to Pyramid of Egypt and he encounters with the alchemist. Most importantly it urges us to pursue our dreams, the universe will help us. Practically, we may face many hurdles and the whole universe may not be in our favor but passing by the obstacles with strong desire and perseverance, its sure, we can reach our destiny. We can learn from our own journey and we should never lose our control. The alchemist tells as the boy sometimes afraid of not getting the treasure, "Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams."

I believe, it will enchant and inspire an even wider audience of readers for generations to come. I will follow my favorite for obvious reasons.

Destination Manakamana -- Hiking

Date: January 11, 2009                                                                     Route: Kurintar-Manakamana -Kurintar                                 Duration: Around 8 hrs                                                             Sponsor: D2HawkeyeServices

The team: AlinaS, AnishB, Mrs. Baidya, SabitaK, SureshG, RoshanG, PravindaR, DeepakL, SameerT, PrajwalS, KapilP, RameshwarY, RajendraB, RajendraS

It was 7 am and of course, I was in bed. I received a call from DeepakL -- it was office's number and I woke up as he requested me to join the hiking team. Though I had no plan to hike that day I became ready accepting his request and van picked me up from Baneshwor. Cold season and the mercury level in Kathmandu was very low. We all were wearing heavy cloths but unexpectedly we faced the sunny day there. It made  us very difficult to walk uphill wearing warm cloths. But we all enjoyed hiking together.. Anish Dai enchanted us with great Nepali Songs on the way back to Kathmandu.

Bequest of few drops of blood

Event: Blood donation program                                                 Date: Saturday, December 27, 2008                                    Location: Bishal Nagar, Kathmandu, Nepal

"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."  ~John Wooden

Indeed, none can pay back to us for our altruistic work; no matter how big the help means to others. I made an another perfect day by donating blood. And the moments:

 

Special thanks to Bhaskar N. Bhattarai for coordinating this event.