“All That is Gold Does Not Glitter”
All that is gold does not glitter.
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes, a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.
This is repeated two times in the Lord of the Rings book series by J.R.R. Tolkein and once in the movie produced by Peter Jackson. It speaks to significant plot lines in both. At the same time, it also speaks to some larger life truths. For example:
- Appearances don’t tell the whole story.
- Wanderers often have a purpose.
- Endurance and vitality exist even in the aged.
- Renewal and hope are always possible.
These deeper themes illustrate one of the reasons Lord of the Rings is my favorite movie and book. They get me thinking about purpose even within my Wanderlust.
bill (cycleguy)
Hi Kari!
Major transition huh? Join the club. Age (67 today) and health (still cycling but time is catching up to me) have a way of bringing about necessary changes. One thing I take to the bank is the fact that through all the changes God goes with me. I look forward to seeing what His new day brings. Stay well.
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