Don't give in to your fears. If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart."

• Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Over time, it's crucial to transform your fear into something more noble - into love, faith, hope, courage and resolve. This transformation is truly the basis of alchemy.

Stand strong against fear. Letting it rule means losing touch with your own heart. Gradually, make it your mission to alchemize fear into nobler constructs such as love, faith, hope, courage, and determination.

This is the very heart of alchemy.