Put
most simply, the Elenari are people whose beliefs, philosophies, and
archetypes resonate strongly with the Elenari paradigm. It is perhaps a
bit ironic that because one of the traits frequently found among the
Elenari is the belief that one finds one's truth within
one's
self, it is extremely difficult to define the Elenari paradigm. Nonetheless,
attempts have been made to do so. Noteworthy examples include:
To
add yet another view of what defines an Elenari, I offer my own. In
case it is not yet abundantly clear, the following is only
my personal opinion. Each Elenari will have his or her own perspective, which
is likely to differ from mine on as many aspects as it agrees. And yet,
despite our inability
to put into a tidy list the indefinable characteristics that define an Elenari,
there is little doubt that we will each immediately recognize the other as
Elenari.
My Views
- Elenari are
magical beings.
We have different magical affinities; but when using our natural
magical talents, we flow magic without need for ritual or apparatus.
- We believe
we were once known as Elves and we are now reborn in human bodies. We identify
strongly with our Elven selves and may have a strong affinity with nature
and animals.
- We believe
in reincarnation. Many Elenari have remarkably similar memories of former
lives in places other than Earth.
- We follow the path of Des'tai,
guided by our own internal guidance system and attempting to remain
connected to Source energy and walk in harmony with the universe.
- We are aware of the Flows,
the streams of probabilities surrounding us. Working with these, we are
able to create our own present and future realities.
- Elenari are weavers of magic, music and words.
The precision of our word choice and the complicated structure of our
sentences are echoed by the harmonic entertwining of
complex melodies
to create our music, as
well as by the weaving of energies and probabilities that lies at the
core of our magic.
- Our relationships can be complex as well, for we
often have known each other over many lifetimes. Elenari tend to be naturally
polyamorous, though partners in a soulbonded relationship may opt for
a more exclusive relationship.
- Elenari recognize
each other as Elenari, even if we have no memories of previous lives
together.