Cheri Lucas Rowlands encourages us to show a picture of Quest. An almost impossible task…When I think of this word, Quest, I think of all my teaching years in literature and all the glorious quests portrayed there:
The Epic of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian story, The Odyssey by Homer, Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and of course The Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling.
In these stories, the protagonists set out to almost impossible tasks, leaving home and safety plunging into the unknown. So, where am I, a 21st century, middle aged woman, in all this? What is my Quest?
I guess in my little world there are no big ”saving the world”- quests – maybe saving myself quests only. I am constantly searching for and heading towards Inner Peace, being kind and compassionate along the road. I find peace in Nature and through doing good things, helping other fellow passengers on this route.
Hopefully, one day, I will be standing there, feeling that my quest is completed. I will be completely calm and at peace with myself and the world.
Leya 
Amazing photos and thoughts. Really like the ”layered” photo with the waves of sand
I am glad you like the post! The ”sand” is a mountain where the glacier has melted.
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Heartwarming post with magnificent photos, Ann-Christine. Love the books you mention and most of all your very sophisticated take on the challenge. A true winner.
Big hug, have a wondeful Sunday,
Hanne
Oh, those silly fingers … wonderful it should be, of course. 😉
Since I’m here again; let me add one word:
FABELHAFT..
That’s how close I get to ”underbar”. 🙂
You are very kind, Dina. So grateful for your ” fabelhaft” comment!
Thank you so much – Dina!
Brilliant post, Leya!
Agree! 🙂
Thank you!
this must be the best Quest of them all, the true mening of life – to find our own quest in life and try to complete and find ourself together with the world. Towards nature and humans all over the world. Love this post and words along with the photos,
Thank you for a great comment, Lena. You are always a thinking person…a positive thinker. I do not know if I will ever get there…but I have to try. I guess we all have to.
I’ll say trying is kind of a goal that fulfill the quest!
Beautiful posting.
Thank you.
I hear you! Beautifully worded post. I hope you’ll accomplish this goal.
I often wonder if I’ll be able to find peace of mind in this life.
Thank you…and I wonder too. But we have to try, don’t we
Wonderfully done. Beautiful scenery and you look very determined to tackle the rocky terrain there like a champ! With a backpack in tow too 😊
My best moments!
Nicely articulated, in both words and images, Ann-Christine
Thank you, Sue. Not easy.
😀
Great photos for the theme.
Thank you.