part 1-On a search for the secret of happines, a young boy traveled for forty days to get the answer. Once he got to his destination, the king thought of one way to get a point across. He told him to walk around his castle holding a spoon with oil in it without spilling it. Because he had been so concentrated on the oil he did not notice the beauty around him. I think the king told him to do this because it gets a very important point across in a simple way. The king wanted the boy to know that you cannot just concentrate on one thing in life. You must see everything around you and experience new wonders but never forget what helped you get there. If you only focus on one thing you dont really get the best of life, you dont get the secret of happiness.
part 2-The story has a precious meaning that means a lot to me. It tells me that once I get out there and begin a new journey I must not forget about my family. They help me get to what I want. If I notice the new things surrounding me but forget what helped me get there, i would start to feel unhappy. If i stay close to my family but never really move on that would also make me unhappy. You cannot just look at one thing and not look at the other, because then you start to realize what you're missing out on. On the other hand, the secret of happiness fits very well with Santiago's life. He must move on to discover the hidden treasure but must not forget his sheep. His sheep were very close to him and kept him company the whole time he was on his own. But to move on and discover other things, he has to let go of them. That doesnt mean he has to forget about them.
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