Life is about the journey. Like the illustration below for writers. The eternal cycle - continuum. Emotional discomforts, irritations and battles can be won, and that is the fun of it all (at least when you make it to the finish line).

Paul Coelho was
also influential in my life.

Alchemist is an incredible book read as important as learning from Joseph Campbell.
(copy & paste the link below to learn more).

https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Gift-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0060887966/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=alchemists&qid=1556634831&s=gateway&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=site60-20&linkId=6cf3ffc6f2b91f1824bf2fa179741eb7