Inflamed Joints, Prevent Life

in life •  7 years ago  (edited)

Flash fiction is described as fictional work of extreme brevity that still offers character and plot development.


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This six-word novel is probably the most known flash fiction, often attributed to Ernest Hemingway.

When your joints are inflamed, it is hard to write. Therefore, flash fiction should work. However, the thing is; body and mind are connected and mutually dependent of each other. Common sense, but still irritating to recognize when you are in the middle of it. Writing is an important part of my work. Writing is my passion. Inflamed joints do not only prevent enthusiastic writing, it affects life! Therefore, my best attempt today when it comes to flash fiction is:

inflamed joints, prevent life

[122 words].

Have a healthy and productive day out there, my Steemit friends :-)

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Cool post, and a creative way to get around your imflamed joints.

Interesting concept. It would probably a good exercise for me to write a flash fiction version of whatever I'm going to post before I post it. I reckon if I boil it down like that, I should quickly be able to discover if the point/message I'm trying to make/get across is valid or not.

Hurting hands, arms and joints are the worst, and I feel your pain. I'm partly in the same situation as I suffer from CTS (carpel tunnel syndrome) in both hands and arms.

It's actually gotten a little better for me lately, as I've been doing regular hand and arm-stretching (several times a day) and some light cardio-exercises with focus on the upper body / hands and arms. Maybe it won't help much, but could perhaps be worth a shot?

If so, I recommend checking out @steemmatt's ongoing 100+ rep challenge, where the challenge is to do a total of 100 repetitions of any exercises everyday, and post the daily report in the commentary field of the daily post. For me anyways, this has been a great way to find some much needed motivation to actually go through with my daily exercise, and also to get in touch with other exercise-happy steemians.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and comforting words @mightpossibly. Yes, I really believe that many narratives could be condensed - and thereby get a bigger reader audience (for most people today, time is money!). I think the world (also the Steemit society) is ready for shorter messages. I am happy I've learned the stretch exercises, and try to keep up the good work. Thank you for your tips, checking @steemmatt's challenge. I will check it out! I wish you a nice afternoon.