LOTR as consolation and encouragement

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

My consolation comes not so much from remembering quotes or from drawing inspiration from the characters. I have a terrible habit where whenever I have a bad day or I'm angry with someone, I bury myself in a good book. If I don't feel very well, it's a light reading book (ie: The Hobbit or something along those lines), but if I'm just really depressed or ticked off, I go straight into whatever book is nearest; usually LotR. Or I write or draw, but that's another story.

Today for example... I was really mad at my oldest brother so I hid in my room and read for awhile. When I was calm, I came back out and talked. Reading is the easiest way for me to relax. Meditating comes close, but with reading I don't worry so much about clearing my thoughts. Rather, I concentrate them and block the rest out until I can rationally think about them. Works well: I recommend it to everyone.

Fea