A Million Dreams ~ Mirkwood

Greetings Dear Reader,

Tolkien understood dreams and building them into reality.   He also is clear that we must follow those wiser than us to do so.  If we consider the dreams of Thorin and his throng then there are several lessons: 

• We must know where we are going
• We do not have to know how we will get there
• The world needs more hospitality
• We must not travel alone
• Bring a handkerchief
• There may not be second breakfast
• There will be trouble along the way
• Go further than you think you can
• Remember where you are going
• There is ALWAYS hope
• Stay on the path

Kris Van Allen

I want to focus on this last one.  Gandalf clearly warns the throng not to wander from the path whilst making their way through Mirkwood.  We know them well enough now to understand that they will not listen to him.  The ensuing trouble with the spiders and capture by the Elves were due to the troop leaving the path.

They were upset about the poor food, tired of the lack of comfort, and believing that they would never get out.  The looks of their current circumstances caused them to forget that the path was the way and the only way out was through.

This happens with our dreams.  We must learn from the countless warnings of those who come before us including Tolkien.   We must stay on the path when things seem dark and hopeless.  We must remember where we are headed and that the current distresses wish to distract us from the ultimate goal.

Even now as I feel that I am in the heart of Mirkwood I must remember to heed my guide, remember where I am headed, and stay on the path.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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