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Tintallė
Rohan
Nov 19 2012, 5:35pm
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There's a lot to be gleaned from Tolkien's writing!
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which is a large part of why we're united on this forum, actually. Lots of life lessons. Inspirational characters. Good triumphing over evil but being battered to bits in the process. Fear and courage, doubt and mistrust, betrayal and loyalty, and perseverance throughout.
I found Tolkien long before I found my vocation as an ICU nurse. There are many reasons I absolutely love my job, but watching people fight for life against incredible obstacles is not really one of them. It does, however, virtually slap me in the face daily with the realization and appreciation of what I have - precisely as you noted. (It centers me whether I like it or not.)
Wishing you all good things and the strength to withstand the not-so-good things. . .
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when it all gets too much....
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jimmyfenn
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Nov 19 2012, 2:33am
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Sorry to hear
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Starling
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Nov 19 2012, 5:36am
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Yes, these stories really can help
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zarabia
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Nov 19 2012, 7:53am
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You can immerse yourself in his work, and it will bring you whatever you are looking for.
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DanielLB
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Nov 19 2012, 8:01am
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I can relate.
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Silverlode
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Nov 19 2012, 8:18am
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perfectly said, perserverence and against the odds :) //
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Xanaseb
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Nov 19 2012, 12:19pm
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So true!
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sherlock
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Nov 19 2012, 11:15am
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hope you feel better soon jimmyfenn, hard times bring me to tolkien too :)
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Xanaseb
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Nov 19 2012, 12:22pm
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thanks
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jimmyfenn
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Nov 19 2012, 2:49pm
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not silly at all
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Annael
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Nov 19 2012, 4:30pm
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There's a lot to be gleaned from Tolkien's writing!
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Tintallė
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Nov 19 2012, 5:35pm
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