went.   -Omar Khayyam Into this Universe and Why not knowing Nor Whence, like Water willy-nilly flowing; And out of it, as Wind along the waste, I know not Whither, will-nilly blowing. Myself when young did eagerly frequent Doctor and Saint, and heard great argument About it and about: but evermore Came out by the same door where in I went. -Omar Khayyam On my daily commute, I whiz past a sign that advertises a “Life Coach.” My social media accounts also blast ads for such

I recently had a friend insist that I read the book The Alchemist. It tells the story of a young shepherd who travels far and wide in search of a treasure he repeatedly dreams about . On his journey, he overcomes obstacles and strives to interpret recurring dreams which teach him what we all eventually come to realize: life is not linear, and destiny is formed through a succession of meaningful people and experiences—not one grand, defining moment This small book has become