Remember the flame, lad, and the void. It was an odd thing Tam had taught him. Concentrate on a single flame and feed all your passions into it-fear, hate, anger-until your mind became empty. Become one with the void, Tam said, and you could do anything.
In "The Eye of the World" by Robert Jordan, Tam imparts a significant lesson about focusing one's energy and emotions. He encourages the protagonist to concentrate on a solitary flame, channeling all intense feelings such as fear, hate, and anger into it. This practice aims to clear the mind, transforming chaotic emotions into a singular focus.
Tam suggests that by embracing the void that follows, one can unlock the power to...