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When Light Fades – Why Tolkien Teaches Us to Let Go

In Tolkien’s world, light always fades — and yet it is never lost. From the downfall of Númenor to the departure of the Elves, from Gandalf’s farewell at the Grey Havens to the quiet courage of Men accepting mortality, Tolkien’s stories teach us the grace of release. In this reflection, we explore Tolkien’s vision of letting go — how fading is not defeat but renewal. Discover how the fall of Númenor reveals the danger of clinging to life, how Gandalf’s humility shows the peace of completion, and how the “Gift of Men” transforms passing into trust. Through loss, Tolkien reveals a deeper beauty: that every light, though it may fade, becomes part of something greater — the eternal renewal at the heart of Middle-earth. Tolkien reminds us that the world’s endings are not despair, but transformation. Because to let go is not to lose — it is to believe that beyond the fading light, a dawn awaits.