The elven "guru" is most often an expert in a particular field and share their knowledge and experience with those that approach them. They "teach" by demonstration. They show the way. Quite often they are public figures... that is they present thems'elves so that any who desire might learn from their example. Thus to be an elfin "guru" is to be one who serves by sharing what they have learned and experienced and developed that might be helpful for our brothers and sisters awakening to our true nature and being.

The elven word that comes closest to what for the elfin serves as a guru is "tae Matifa"... which means "the Sharer". This is a very popular path, it is one that most of us tread in one fashion or another. We wish naturally to share what we have, we are, after all, elves and it is our nature to do so. Although the true Matifa is in some sense always a public figure and thus from the elfin point of view responsible for entertaining us with their facts, truths and revelations. The Matifa is ever an entertainer from whom we learn so very much and if not that, well, at least we've had a good time. Which is exactly how we elfin view the "Gurus" of the world.

The vision and purpose of the Matifa is to help others extend thems'elves beyond where they are currently and ultimately and hopefully to develop their skills beyond those of the Matifa. For the role of the Matifa is evolutionary in nature and the Matifa knows that in time the individuals so helped will do great things that will redound to the benefit of all.