My A to Z Challenge: Flash fiction written using two words and a photo for inspiration. How did I chose the words? First I brought up a noun list for each letter, then averted my eyes, scrolled the mouse down, stopped and double-clicked. That was the word! The second word was chosen the same way but from a dictionary list of words.
NOTE: Photos are from free to use photo sites such as Pixabay.com and Morguefile.com. No attribution necessary.
It all started with a quote he had saved. A quote that he didn't understand at first, but the more he thought about it, the better he understood it. At least he thought he did.
“The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition to impel man to unfold his powers. ”
~ Erich Fromm
So that was the impetus for this quest, this search for meaning in his life. He'd walked away from it all. The high pay, high stress job. The girlfriend who wasn't really one. The fast cars, gourmet restaurants and brand name clothes. All he owned now was in his backpack.
He'd been through three continents, too many countries to count. His passport was filled with colorful stamps and writing in multiple handwriting. A quick study for languages, he was working his way around the world, one country at a time.
Had he found certainty on his journeys? Only the certainty that life was too short. He was never going to wait for the perfect tomorrow, he would continue to savor his imperfect todays. Let the quest continue!
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Ah if only I could drop everything and travel that way. A lovely thought :-)
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I know what you mean...wish I were 40 years younger to do it, too!
DeleteSmart chap not to wait for a perfect tomorrow!
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Yes he was! Thanks for visiting.
DeleteIt's interesting how our quest for a good life can take so many different forms, isn't it? I'm "certain" that kind of life wouldn't be the best path for me, but I'm also certain that I'd like a taste of it!
ReplyDeleteMelanie's Stories
Often we yearn for a quest without realizing we are on our own...
DeleteI've heard of people like this, people who give up one life and invent a new one. I don't think I could be that brave.
ReplyDelete...and sometimes we do it without realizing it. ;)
DeleteSome might see it as cowardice but sometimes running away is running towards something even better. It can take a special kind of bravery.
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Bravery for sure...and trust that things will work out in the end.
DeleteMany find their joy in the quest.
ReplyDeleteYes they do...a grand adventure in living!
DeleteLove that quote. Not sure I could just give up everything and travel around like that though.
ReplyDeleteJanet’s Smiles
Same here...I tend away from being impulsive, I leave that for hubby. LOL!
DeleteReminds me of "Ithaca" by Constantine Cavafy. https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ithaca/
ReplyDeleteBetter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n3n2Ox4Yfk
DeleteI've never read that...not a fan of much poetry but enjoyed reading that one. Thanks for sharing!!
DeleteYes, let the quest continue! I loved this attitude.
ReplyDeleteMakes me wish I were younger...70 is not the time to start. LOL! Thanks for dropping by!
DeleteSometimes, I wish I had such a life. Meeting each day as it comes without planning ahead. I loved the usage of the word 'quest' here.
ReplyDeleteQ is for Que Sera Sera
I wish I had tried this route before I got married and quickly had children. Of course, that was an eon ago. LOL!
DeleteI wish I had pushed my career aside for a while to travel and enjoy life. My parents were wrong: hard work alone did not bring the success, happiness and fulfilment I always hoped for.
DeleteI know what you mean!
DeleteI've read just one piece of your flash fiction, and now I'm totally hooked! Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thank you! I hope you enjoy the others and continue to visit for the rest!
DeleteI meet people who have done just that as they pass through Puerto Lopez. They are traveling the world, some searching for odd jobs to do in exchange for room, some working online, some with saved money from their previous life. Without fail, they are enjoying seeing the world.
ReplyDeleteEmily In Ecuador
We ran into several while in Ecuador...takes courage!
DeleteI did something very similar. I took very early retirement, became single again, withdrew all my savings and traveled! I live for today and tomorrow's a bonus!
ReplyDeleteA-Z of My Friend Rosey!
Way to go!!! Closest I became was widowed at 58, toured the country on my Harley by myself (42 states, 27k miles). But I had a home to come back to...
Deletelet the quest continue! :)
ReplyDeleteYes! :)
DeleteThat's a thought-provoking quote. What an exciting way to travel...and to have the time and ability to see so much of the world.
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https://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com/2018/04/hobbies-that-begin-with-q-blogging-from.html
I was tickled to find the quote, it so suited what I was thinking.
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