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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sejs" data-source="post: 2756151" data-attributes="member: 4910">That's one of the things that always gets me about the portrayal of elves.  Particularly as such just like they're humans plus.Get this:  Even to elves, it was still hundreds (etc) years ago.  It wasn't last week.  You were still around then, but it was a long, long time in the past.  Lots of thing have happened since then.One of the benefits of having a lifespan measured in glacial ages is your perspective broadens somewhat.  You realize that nothing lasts forever and that the nature of existance is to change.  Sure a forrest burns down, but that doesn't mean another one won't grow.  Sure you lost a house, but eventually you would've lost it anyway.  Sure your friend died, but he would've died at some point no matter what you do.  Don't get angry over what's past, or if you do, let it go after a while.  Celebrate what was and move on.  Nobody can shoulder an eternity of grudges.  You can't live your life if you're too busy being mad at every transgression that's ever been.  Spend your whole time bitching about the thorns and you'll miss the roses.</blockquote>