Like Homer’s Odysseus, or like the Count of Monte Cristo everyone wants something—something that scares them, that inspires them, that lives just outside their reach like the metal rabbit tempting the greyhound to run faster … or the proverbial carrot dangling off the end of a rope. And sometimes, we want something back. Some “thing” we’ve already experienced—if even for the briefest of moments.
“Touch has a memory.” ~ John Keats
Sometimes people want money. Sometimes love. Sometimes revenge, justice, validity, forgiveness, to go home again. Or sometimes, something as simple as a solid eight-hours of sleep. And sometimes, we—as a collective—go after what we long for, and sometimes we don’t. The trick, I suppose, to fulfilling one’s own desires or aspirations is to take the first step because if you don’t, then your longing will forever be just that.
Just something to think about; after my bout with profound sadness, feeling lost and unworthy for a few months last year (see posts categorized under “Lost”), I am always reminding myself to take the first step, even if I don’t have shoes (yes, that was a metaphor).
Cover image of Odysseus and a siren from Pexels’ free library, artist unknown.
DISCLAIMER: I’m a writer and an editor. And I try my best to make sure every post is articulate and free from errors. However, being that I edit my own work—and it’s next to impossible to properly edit your own work—I admit, occasionally there may be an error or two I miss. But doing so doesn’t make me an idiot so don’t be mean. Just smile, pat yourself on the back for finding an error and be glad you’re not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes … xoxox
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