Steemit Challenge Season 34 - Week 7 : Question 1 : Stranded on an Island.
Assalamu Alaikum everyone; I hope you are all doing well. I am here to answer the first question of the seventh-week engagement contest organized by @steemitblog. I have written responses to questions regarding being stranded alone on an island. I hope you all enjoy reading my post. So, let's get started.
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If I were to be stranded alone on a deserted island for a month, I would likely feel afraid at first. Being surrounded by nothing but the sea, vegetation, an unfamiliar environment, and boundless silence would be a completely new experience for me.
However, if I view this as a unique opportunity, it could also be a chance to rediscover myself while living in close harmony with nature something I have actually always wanted to do. Since the rules limit what I can bring, I am allowed to choose only one book, one song, and one movie. My choices are listed below.
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My chosen book : Life of Pi.
If I had the chance to take just one book, I would choose Life of Pi. To me, this book feels perfectly suited to the scenario of being stranded on an island. The story encompasses themes of the sea, solitude, fear, the struggle for survival, and maintaining hope amidst adversity. Many of you have likely seen the movie adaptation of this story.
It is essentially an adventure story. Reading this book while sitting on a deserted island would be a truly unique experience. The story would remind me that no matter how difficult the circumstances, one must never give up; instead, one must rely on wit, patience, and courage to survive even the harshest conditions. here is the YouTube link :-
My chosen song : Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh..
This is an Indian Hindi song. My choice for the song is Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh. It evokes a sense of freedom, a deep connection with nature, and the feeling of rediscovering a cherished, lost emotion. I listen to this song occasionally. On a deserted island, surrounded only by ocean waves, the wind, and nature, listening to this song on headphones would create a beautiful harmony between the music and the atmosphere.
Perhaps on some evenings, I would sit by the sea, watching the sunset while listening to this song. It would feel as though I had stepped far away from the hustle and bustle of the world to commune with nature in solitude. Closing my eyes and listening to this song would allow me to forget everything else. here is the YouTube link :-
My Movie of Choice : The Red Turtle.
I used to be obsessed with many movies. While I watch fewer films these days, if I had to pick just one, I would choose The Red Turtle. The film doesn't rely heavily on dialogue; instead, it beautifully portrays nature, solitude, life, and human emotions.
Watching this movie on a deserted island would be a unique experience for me, as there would be a striking parallel between the film's atmosphere and my own real-life situation. Perhaps while watching it, I would begin to reflect anew on my life, my future, and my relationships with others. This is, of course, just a hypothetical scenario. here is the YouTube link :-
What would I take to play these devices?
I could simply hold a book to read it. However, for music and movies, I would bring a small solar-powered device along with a solar charger. Even without electricity on the island, there would be sunlight. Thus, technology would allow me to keep my little world of music and movies with me; this compact device would prove incredibly useful.
| Why did you choose these? Do they bring back any special memories? |
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I chose these three things because they always resonate with my mindset. The book I mentioned, Life of Pi, offers a compelling perspective on survival and serves as a source of inspiration for enduring any challenging situation. Additionally, the song Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh I mentioned is a personal favorite; it strengthens my spirit whenever I listen to it. That is the primary reason for my choice of these three things. The movie The Red Turtle I cited provides further motivation for survival and helps me gain insight into human relationships and consciousness.
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If I had the opportunity to bring along one luxury item, I would certainly choose a solar-powered mini camper van. It would serve not only as a place to relax but also as a small, secure shelter for my stay on the island. These vans come equipped with features like solar panels for generating electricity and charging batteries, lighting and power for essential electronics at night, a small kitchen and fridge, water storage, a sleeping area, a seating space, a fan or compact AC, USB charging ports, and—in some models even a toilet and shower. This allows for a relatively comfortable lifestyle amidst nature, independent of an external power grid.
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To take the story a step further, I’ve added a new element: if I had to suddenly bring someone along for an emergency situation, who would it be?
Survival on an island hinges on several key tasks fishing, gathering fruit, maintaining equipment, and, most importantly, cooking. Handling all of this alone would be incredibly difficult; having a skilled cook by my side would be a huge advantage.
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That is why I would want @jimiaera02 to join me on this expedition. If she could help with sourcing food and cooking, my chances of survival would increase significantly. We could even explore different corners of the island in this camper van. Meanwhile, I would do my part by assisting with other essential tasks.
Together, we might just transform a month-long island stay from a harrowing ordeal into a memorable adventure. With the song Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh playing, the ocean waves rolling before us and jimiaera02 right there beside me, it might not feel like being stranded at all but rather like spending the most unusual yet beautiful vacation of a lifetime.
I Invite my Steemian friends @wilmer1988, @kiwiscanfly, @inspiracion, @sadaf02 to Participate in this challenge.
Nunca he leído el libro "La vida de Pi", aunque sí ví la película, la cual me gustó mucho; pero me han dicho que el libro es incluso mejor.
La canción la estoy escuchando ahorita directamente del enlace que ha compartido con nosotros, estimado amigo; y déjeme decirle que es muy buena, realmente fortalece el alma y genera paz. Es una excelente canción.
No había pensado en una mini autocaravana solar, es realmente una opción espectacular, es un objeto de lujo, y dentro de ella tiene una gran cantidad de objetos que pueden sernos de gran ayuda. Es una magnífica elección.
Le envío saludos, amigo. Un gusto leer su publicación la noche de hoy.
Bendiciones y éxitos para usted. #s34engagement
Hello friend, I hope you are doing well. By the grace of Allah, I am doing well too. I am delighted that you read my post and enjoyed it so much. You appreciated the topics I discussed and shared your thoughts here. Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment.
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The life of a pi is interesting book to read sir. I had previously read the book which I can relate with your reason for choosing the book. Also the music and movie you have chosen to listen to and watch are also interesting. Solar power would not only give you light it would power your devices. Wishing you good luck. #s34engagement
El libro que elegiste te dará herramientas para poder sobrevivir en la isla, una canción que te llenará de esperanza, fe y te dará mucha fortaleza pensar en tener contigo la minicaravana es una buena elección y si trae panel solar mejor ya que podrás dormir tranquilo y recargar tus dispositivos cuando se agote su batería
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