#THEALCHEMIST

[vangold]

For Day 28, I once again drew on a short story that Lovecraft wrote in 1908. The Alchemist

An alchemist who wants to avenge his father's death by cursing the murderer - he and his descendants may not live past 32 - and to make sure that the curse really works, he creates the elixir of eternal life for himself and personally murders the descendants on their 32nd birthday. Passes as Passion Project, doesn't it? :)

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[epicforwards]

“It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”

― Paulo Coelho

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[walkingdetroit]

Detroit Public Library

A beautiful day at Detroit Public Library! I stopped in to pick up my book on hold, and stayed for a while to check out “Encore” by Desiree Kelly. SO amazing.

Check out her exhibit until February 28th. There will also be a closing reception on February 21st!

[mr-wein]

25th Anniversary 🍎 Feeling very emotional and nostalgic today, Janurary 21st, 2023. I moved to New York City on January 19th, 1998 with a dream! 🙌🏼. _ Though hard work, determination and inspired by Paulo Coelho’s charatcter Santiago in “The Alchemist” my DREAM became a reality and the DREAM continues…..🙏🏼. _ This is my very first fashion story published in Out 1998. I have always been inspired by Caravaggio’s paintings and wanted to capture this in my first menswear story titled, Chiaroscuro. _ chi·a·ro·scu·ro /kyärəˈsko͝orō/ noun noun: chiaroscuro This is an Italian term which literally means 'light-dark'. In paintings the description refers to clear tonal contrasts which are often used to suggest the volume and modelling of the subjects depicted. _ Art Director, Dan Lori 💻 Fashion & Style Director, Gregory Wein 🔵 Photography, Francois Dischinger 📷 Set Designer, Michael Reynolds 🧰 Menswear designers include: Dolce & Gabbanan, D&G, Donna Karan, DKNY, Miu Miu, Prada, Tom Ford for Gucci ⭐️ . . . @outmagazine @dannylori @francoisdischinger @sasskw @dolcegabbana @jcocd @prada @miumiu @asmithy13 @keithshore @therealerinhawker @donnakaran @dkny calvinklein @davidgruning @tedstaffordstyle @gucci @tomford #mrwein #styledirector #fashioneditor #fashion #mensfashion #menswear #outmagazine #gay #theohiogays #instagay #thealchemist #paulocoelho #fashioneditorial #dreambig #dream #dolcegabbana #dg #prada #miumiu #donnakaran #calvinklein #tomfordforgucci #gucci #fashionmagic (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnsHfw1OM5O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aquanzacadogan]

I seen a lot as a child, I was traumatized, now it's monetized...

- Roc Marciano (Quantum Leap)

[improvingtrainwreck]

Ig. All these posts w images I blog or reblog... they're manifestations of what I wish my own life to be and experiences I am deeply hoping and looking forward to expereincing.

They have to come true. They, have to.✨



🪄believe in life's magic, good karma from putting beautiful energy out into the universe, God's blessings, and the universe's will to manifest your wildest dreams n dream life. I love you universe, even though it's been mostly hard lately(lately as in the past couple or just the past years of my life- mostly). Even then I'm still holding my head up, believing, knowing it's going to get way better than I ever even wished for, or dared to dream...

Just as those ''The Alchemist" posts said

 “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.”(Coelho, 2014, pg.24)

Speaking of which I fell in love with the before ever having read it. I wasn't really a bug reader but I'm trying to get into it... Y'all but when I tell you luckily enough for me, the most random opportunity presented itself and I was able to borrow it from a sweet soul. I finally got my hands on a copy and when I tell you I'm about halfway through and the book's made me so emotional quite a bit of times already... ugh beautifull. Anyway it's been a lil bit I really needa finish it, I wanna finish it soon. Also I'm kinda on a sm break rn so it's gonna be interesting and growth inspiring seeing what I do w that time

And OHMYGORF

I ALMOST FORGOT. I wrote the most beautiful, moving poem the other day. Somedays I literally forget that I'm a poet. Like i often forget it's a big part of what makes me me. Like I am actually a full blown, poetic soft deep loving romantic soul having, poet. Just like these pros I'll see/ hear about on social media. That'ss why I can start writing abt literally the most mundane thing and it turns into a beautifully written, "🥹" ,long paragraph or twoo. Like I literally can't help itt. I don't necessarily like the process of actually writing/typing this long but it just happens. most. or. every. time. Then the reality really hit. I am. A poet. Isn't that interesting. It's crazy to think that for the rest of the point though that isn't exactly a selling point or somethin they'd love or cherish in a partner or peer. Really interesting to think abt, in fact for those who haven't exactly met themselves or the world that deeply yet, they'd probably just pull a u turn in fact. N ig while it's a little sad it's just kinda like repellant for souls that wouldn't exactly mesh well with mine sooo, blessing in a disguise? I feel like not many things feel better than meeting persons you truly connect with🥹.

Yeah and I know it sounds weird, like "how do you forget you're a poet?" ik ik, but it happens. Not that I have to explain delicate matters like this, oof the heart aka my art, w anyone but just on like a homie, transparent level... I think it's because after seeing the grand works of these truly talented, especially published poets out there and ig after subconsciously comparing my works and achievements or lack thereof (in the field) to them... it just doesn't feel the same ig? Sometimes when you're new to something, a field, career, area of study- whatever, it can feel and be really intimidating seeing all the well established persons and veterans in the are and not feel anywhere near them. Even if your talent is but you're just not as sugared or decorated yet. And I feel like it's also bc I've felt I've had to turn down the poet inside me for the day by day, either to not come off as weird or bc my deep feelings and writing or speaking lingo would standout way too much and tbh anything slightly different and we know how mean ppl can get. Anywho I'm getting over that now bc it's so evident how "trying to fit in or be 'normal' kills character", it's just been saddeningly hard trying to get back in touch with me. The me that was before society made feel weird for being me and learned all the way to fit in perfectly and be socially acceptable. Ngl, I've been on this 'getting back to me' path for a while now and it's crazy how you'll think all the work to undo the damage that was done, is done but then it's not and you'll always discover another way or area you missed. Like it's soo hard to uncap my personality and the entirety of my soul once it's been capped, esp for so long- so I can be at my fullest basking in self-love and existing entirely, soul without unclipped wings and radiating the most beautiful aura (that'll attract all the healthy beautiful souls aligned w me that'll bring love, great thing and reciprocated energy into my life🥹,) shining in all her glory as she should, and always deserved to be. Fully me unapologetically like I never had the chance to be before. I want that so muchh, I will not stop just lovingly working on it. I know it'll happen someday soon and it'll be the most wonderful. I already felt a glimmer of that sun peeking through a cloud the other day and it is divine, I can sense the perfect confidence🥰...

Ykw too, I swr every time I start writing these post I truly neverr expect them to be this long but then I start writing and my brain brings up more and more and I jus have to type it and so I end up with these reallly long journal type entries, with it's content deeper than expected fr. *satisfying sigh, turns head to the right, looks into space* I wouldn't change it for anything though...

Also as one of my signature touches to these posts... one of the really cool parts about it being online... here's the very recent masterpiece from 2 of my favs

What was I made for by Billie Eilish. Her writing along with Finneas' and his production🥹😭😭💗

I love that duo. I also find Jeremy Zucker's beautiful, lovee me some Ed Sheeran. Can't remember who else in this category for now, but trust me y'all. Every time Billie and Finneas make music I love it, feel something and relate to it somehow, they're like angels at this, I am truly in love with their work and their artistry.

My forearm is lowkey burning from all this typing chile oml, honestly pretty normal is the crazy part

Mémoire. Nora Attal photographed by Brydie Mack for Faithfull the Brand Summer 2020.

[randomishz]

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[theblueingreen]

[epicforwards]

"The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them."

-- Paulo Coelho

[daletraeng]

See the lyrics for the song “The Alchemist” by Bruce Dickinson

[hiphopraisedmetheblog]

The Alchemist Reveals Jay-Z Is The Rapper He Wants To Work With Most

The Alchemist is a legendary producer in the hip-hop industry, known for his iconic collaborations with some of the biggest names in the game. However, one artist that has eluded him thus far is none other than Jay-Z. In a recent interview with NFR Podcast, The Alchemist revealed that working with Jay-Z has always been a dream of his.Despite knowing Jay-Z for over twenty years, The Alchemist has…

[stayskrunchyinmilk]

Stays Krunchy in Milk Episode 537: Beat You’re A$$ and Hide the Bible if God Watchin'

Ant and Tee were absolutely compelled to discuss the Kendrick vs. Drake tête-à-tête so we gave Box the night off so we could break it down from the beginning to where it sits currently. That’s pretty much it. Now we do check out some articles and the like but it’s mostly just us two talking and filling in each other’s knowledge gaps. We should be back to a regular show next week as this episode comes out on the show’s anniversary. 11 years in the pod game and Cleveland’s longest running podcast. Congrats to us! See you next time.

Thanks,

Team SKiM

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First Person Shooter

Like That

Push Ups

Taylor Made Freestyle

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6:16 in LA

Family Matters

meet the grahams

Not Like Us

THE HEART PART 6

The Great Rap War

The Greatest Diss Tracks of All Time

NPR Drake and Kendrick War

[wildlyplanted]

Personal Legend

I recently began rereading The Alchemist. I'm on part II at the moment. I can't believe I let years pass before reading this life changing book, again. Nonetheless, I'm glad to have picked it back up. It helped me rewire my mind the first time I read it, and lately, I've been feeling like I need a reminder and a tune-up.

I needed to reaffirm to myself that I know my purpose, my personal legend and I shouldn't allow anyone or any circumstance to make me feel as if my dreams aren't possible.

In this book is one of the most impactful and magnificent declarations a person in the midst of pursuing their personal legend will ever read, "And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

Giving so much gratitude for The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho.

Are you also in the process of following your personal legend? How do you stay on course, even when life becomes chaotic and the direction of the wind is constantly changing?

Where you can find me/how to contact me:

IG: wildlyplanted

YouTube: Wildly Planted (this is a work in progress, but I’m finding direction)

Email: wildlyplanted@zoho.com