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mark12_30 · 08-23-2002, 09:56 AM

Bethberry,

You delve into the mystical... I love it. Yes, being must balance doing. To me it's fascinating how much time Frodo spends listening, and thinking. The more I think about it, the more I love the long wait Sam and Smeagol had at the Morannon while Frodo made up his mind.

And that time spent at Bombadil's listening to story and song-- what was the phrase... sacred liesure? Something like that. Time spent in the presence of God. One might even say, time lavished on God. He's worth it.

And Frodo displays that, that willingness to stop and spend time and listen to the supernatural, and soak it up; I love that about him.

--Helen

08-23-2002, 09:56 AM	#25
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Bethberry, You delve into the mystical... I love it. Yes, being must balance doing. To me it's fascinating how much time Frodo spends listening, and thinking. The more I think about it, the more I love the long wait Sam and Smeagol had at the Morannon while Frodo made up his mind. And that time spent at Bombadil's listening to story and song-- what was the phrase... sacred liesure? Something like that. Time spent in the presence of God. One might even say, time lavished on God. He's worth it. And Frodo displays that, that willingness to stop and spend time and listen to the supernatural, and soak it up; I love that about him. --Helen __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.