Fate is a Lie

Destiny

Destiny rests peacefully among the desert stars

Concealed in robes of wind

Waiting patiently to be found



In Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" he enlightens us with the knowledge that Fate is a lie. He explains that you have a choice, but your destiny is what you've always wanted to do. And someday if you try you can finally reach your destiny, thus "Waiting patiently to be found" as it explains in the poem. When you want to try something new in life, or you change paths the "winds of change" comes. This is why Destiny is "Concealed in robes of wind", Because you need to change to achieve your destiny. The desert is full of omens and signs to lead you to your "Celestial" path alas,"among the desert stars". This poem is relevant to all time periods because everyone believes there is something you've always wanted to do, even if they don't believe in destiny. This poem shows you the significance of destiny