A hungry wolf is bound to wage a hard battle.
Each Thursday I select a Viking quote, sometimes randomly but ofttimes based upon relevance or meaning to my life at that point in time. Despite these phrases being over a thousand years old I believe most can still offer value in modern society and I find it interesting to ponder, weigh and measure them. original im src
This week's Viking quote
A hungry wolf is bound to wage a hard battle. - Laxdæla saga
There's been times in my life in which I've had to wage a hard battle, dig deeply within to reach an objective, secure a result and achieve the mission. Those times have been many and varied; some physical and emotional and some financial although in truth adversity, those moments in which one must find hidden reserves of oneself, courage, bravery, fortitude, persistence, restraint and so on often cross over physical and emotional, or so I've found. Challenge can be all encompassing.
I'm old enough, and I hope wise enough, to look at my life objectively. I see it clearly; my failures and successes in all their shame an glory and I own them all. I see where I could have improved, fought harder perhaps, and where I could have done or given no more of myself. Am I content? - Yes, I believe so. Would I change certain things? - Of course. Do I hold regrets? - Yes, a few, but not too many.
I feel very strongly that a person must have a why, that is, a reason to achieve the mission no matter what it is. Is life itself enough or a why? Hmm, I'm not so sure.
When I read this Viking quote it makes me think about my reason, my why. There's no single reason for me though.
I want a good life, just isn't compelling enough for me and there's little clarity. I prefer many reasons, many why's, to help me move in the directions I'd like to go and achieve mission-success in the various aspects of life I choose. To me there's multiple missions within a lifetime.
Another way I read the quote is from the perspective of a desperate person - one such individual may fight hard for what they need or want, and I have also - however I prefer my why interpretation right now as it feels more controlled, strategised and focused.
I'm many things and, depending upon who you are, you'll see various elements of me. It's your prerogative to do so I'd that's how it should be. Some hate me and some like me, it's their choice.
However, I'm the real me and know myself better than any ever could. I show on hive a few different facets of myself through my writing and comments however much is private to me or those close enough to see with clarity - Sometimes though ,I'm compelled to open up to others, you know, those people who just seem to see right down inside without asking...It's actually quite a beautiful feeling to find one such person - The ability to let go a little, to bare one's heart, soul and mind. But most will never see more than their perception of me.
I'm not a hungry wolf but I hunger nonetheless.
It's the best version of myself I hunger for and I work towards it, know my reasons for wanting it and own the success or failure that results from the thoughts, attitudes and actions I take. Furthermore, I hunger for a best-life result and feel I sometimes even achieve it. No matter what though, I wage a hard battle because I'm worth it, life is worth it, and when I'm dead my fight will be over; best to live it now.
Having the right thoughts that affect my attitudes and actions are mission-critical and so this hungry wolf battles hard quote resonates with me because I battle hard, for myself and others as needed.
That's it for this week, a thousand year-old Viking quote that speaks to me about ownership, responsibility, reward for effort and the benefits of the right thought-attitude-action triumvirate.
Please feel free to disagree with my interpretation if you wish, this quote could have so many variations, and add your own. Tell me a story around this quote or topic or simply react to it and let me know how it makes you feel or how it may relate to you or someone you know.
Skol.
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I don't think I'd be disputing too many interpretations of any given quote given that I think most people can take something away from most things, regardless of the intentions of the person saying the quote XD
Like with all the other ones this is reasonable and well thougth out XP
and it has to be better than me usually taking it literally/at face value x_x
Why is it reading your comments always makes me smile.
I like this quote a lot...But all the Viking quotes have meaning to me, and anyone else who cares to see it.
Well, I don't think I am "a hungry wolf", but I sure am hungry! 😂
This hungry lady is about to get up (reluctantly) to make some pancakes 🥞. Topped with cheese and apricot jam, and paired with a coffee and the best company, doesn't it sound like a perfect dream to chase?
Maybe I am a hungry she-wolf after all, just not as hairy as they paint it in the movies. 🤣
Seriously now, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your take on yet another Viking quote. It's very interesting to hear your thoughts.
I might not know you, but I can tell that you're a warrior, the best kind. Thank you for trusting us with the between-the-lines moments, I hope they're seen and understood only by the right people.
This line applies to me pretty much all the time.
Also...Shut up! Cheese and apricot jam on pancakes? I thought I was the only
weirdoawesome person who did this. (I'm not supposed to have pancakes and sugary jam though so I don't do it too much.)So hungry she-wolf...Or werewolf? There's fairly distinct difference, although the hair-factor is about the same.
It's cool that you've got such a nice way to start the day...Pancakes, coffee and the best company...Don't you love it when a plan comes together?
I really like this quote and it's been quote relevant lately, well I guess it always is. I like how these Viking quotes have so much relevance to me and enjoy sharing.
Thanks for your comment and teasing me with your breakfast foods. No I want a snack!
Also...Skol!
You know when I first read this Viking quote, my first thought was: "this is the story of mom". I won't go into too much details why i said so but I would say that throughout my entire existence, I haven't seen anyone as "hungry" as she has been. In fact, she just might be the "hungriest" woman alive. It was because of this hunger that she always persevered and fought her way through life, always being optimistic about the end, never fearing, never doubting. And finally, what was the end product? - Success!
That "hunger" might as well just be a metaphor for "desire" "ambition" and "motive". Sadly, not all will have said "hunger" burning within them - its just another sadness of life. Without that "hunger" there is no much meaning again in life. You become falsely content. You become plain.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but i feel the only possible way to get that "hunger" is via experience and experience only, for it is the only true source of knowledge in this world.
I feel completely at home with these words. The feeling is mutual and I'm grateful for those who are able to perceive the true me.
Thanks a mighty lot for this G-dog! I think I'll send this Viking quote to my mother now. She'll appreciate it.
This line caught my attention. It's legit. This is what it takes.
This is true...It is everything required to achieve mission-success.
I'm glad you liked the quote, that it reminded you of your mother and that you're going to share it with her.
Thank you! It is my earnest pleasure...
Great post boss
I love viking history, they fought so hard to live.
I understand hungry as the opposite of complacent here. One that is motivated from within. Focused.
Right?
I'm mostly bad at this. Too often too full. For now...I think I can hear Famine starting his engine...
I think that's exactly right. The word hunger does not only relate to food - One can hunger for other things: Money, power, love, motivation etc. I really like this quote - It's simple, but not.
Good interpretation.
Thanks for your endorsement.