I think Tolkien’s Elves are Stoics and here is a primer on it. We need to apply Stoicism in a way that is consistent with how Elves are and we need to interpret it through the prism of the unique way Elves are Stoics and how Stoicism is only important in so far as itContinue reading “A Concise and clear primer on Stoicism for aspiring Modern Elves”
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Elves are Stoics, part two(Continuing series)
We must search within if we are to a Elven soul, within is a great treasure, within is inner peace and radiance not subject to the vagaries of fortune or ill fortune, not subject to hate or fear or indifference, to be calm soul amongst much turbulence and inner and outer storms…an Elf is immortalContinue reading “Elves are Stoics, part two(Continuing series)”
Elves are Stoics and so am I
The ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism is what I think J.R. Tolkien was saying are his Elves are like. Stoic. Resilient. Persevering. Long suffering. Calm. Impartial. Virtuous. Living in accordance with Nature. Focusing on what you can control. Elves are long-suffering because they are immortal and they see many changes happen, good and bad, andContinue reading “Elves are Stoics and so am I”
Voronwe, The Elf in the human body 