Have you begun your Magnum Opus?

The Great Work (Latin: Magnum opus) is a term which originated in medieval European alchemy which refers to the successful completion of the transmutation of base matter into gold or the creation of the philosopher’s stone.

Just as Paulo Coelho described it in “The Alchemist“, each one of us has a great work to accomplish in this lifetime. For some of us, this great work might be delivering an incredible child to this world, for some others this work may consist of making a change in somebody, who will in turn make a great change in someone else.

Some would see this as destiny, or life’s purpose, however I beg to differ in the meaning attached to this. To me, the great work consists not of the future, not of destiny, but of one’s search for our greatest satisfaction. Many people follow it blindly, never knowing what awaits them. Many others search for it, never finding it. It is not just about the search, it is about the acknowledgement that in time it will reach us, and we must be prepared to exercise our knowledge and desire to fulfill it… our great work.

Are you on the right track? I have begun my Opus Magnum… have you?

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