Soul Searching

So I'm reading this book by Paulo Coehlo titled 'the alchemist'. And its like every word speaks to my soul. That's unique for me. I mean I normally read trashy romance novels. So reading this book was a big step towards improved literature!
But yea, so the book talk about our personal legend. And how we have to get there so we don't regret it later years from now. Basically to follow your dreams and live life based on present circumstances. But always making sure you follow onto the next step to get to your dream.
Very in line with my soul searching mode.
Coincidentally, given my work problems I also am reading 'if you have to cry do it outside' by Kelly Cutrone. She also talks about personal destiny, finding your tribe, and not giving up on finding who you are.
So if I follow what the books say these are omens. That I should follow what my dreams are, but be focused on the present. Because if I miss out on making the best of the present then I won't have the greatest future.
So that's my epiphany. l just hope this full on expedition of soul searching and personal legend lands me in a place where I find inner piece.
And strangely that reminds of the movie I saw last night "Kung Fu Panda 2". The panda needs to find inner piece to save Kung Fu; and to find inner piece the panda had to recognize who he is now. Basically the moral of this children's animation movie was "its not how your story starts, its what you choose to do today that defines who you are." Kind of hard to follow but watch the cartoon. You'll get what I'm on about.