Today's post is brought to you by J.R.R Tolkien, beloved writer, Philologist, and soldier of the First World War and it is in regards to some views that I share about the power of storytelling. For years I've maintained that stories are one of the strongest aspect of the human condition..... We've used them for centuries to pass down knowledge, draw allegory, promote morals and values as well as create them to create them. Think of the most impactful stories of your life and think about why you enjoy them so much, was it fore the characters? The themes? The pacing? The world building? The plot? All of the above or none? It's crazy how powerful the art of storytelling is--CONTINUE READING for an interesting perspective on the subject matter