In a way i really am enjoying going through this journey alone. Its something thats mine alone and I think ill enjoy that relationship with the Gods instead of being involved with my family and husband with it. Being that i come from a catholic up bringing where church seemed like a chore, the norse gods feel like home.
@@codykitchens3534 We have a Spirtual Path , men of the Abrahmic book have a religion and across the Atlantic , Europe is a virtual graveyard of their abandoned churches .
Odin sent a messenger to speak to me when I was going to jump off a building. I am forever followed by ravens and feel his wisdom. I am indebted to the Allfather, who taught me self worth. There is great wisdom in pain. Skal
It's fantastic that you are with us brother! Odin would not let you because it was not your fate, you have so much more ahead of you. Keep on going man and rely on the loved ones around you.
@@patrickstar4303 why is it important to you to try and break down someone else's beliefs, someone who is completely detached from you, and done nothing to you 😂. I sincerely hope you figure out how to be a conduit of positivity rather then misery.
@@Angle1Of2Darkness I honestly think it’s a necessity for people to have a community of faith they can relate too. I think that’s why we see all over the world all throughout time and to this day. As weird as it is lol. I think it’s helps make a healthy person and strong individual.
Iceland has built a few Hof yes but you can worship the gods without ever visiting a Hof. It's an experience visting a Hof during Midwinter or Midsummer though to experience the blot.
@@_odinsson9569 Most certainly not. A Hof is very traditional and apropriate for the faith. People like you make me very skeptical of you none nordic people converting. You lack knowledge of our history, language and our ancestral faith and start spouting complete trash.
I've been pagan for over 40 yrs. Your 5 things are great. We grow up and become adults and those of us who stick to our beliefs, and our practices really do lead our houses in wisdom and love. We shouldn't come to crave the emotional highs (although they are amazing), but instead treasure the quiet moments of rest & reflection, it is there the learning is, the comfort and the "knowing".
I've was raised Christian, and I never gotten anything out of it. I got into learning more about Norse close to a year ago and I got to say I'm liking the feelings I get when I go further and further into it. I'm still learning, and I'm going to continue my journey
For the record, Einar Selvik of Wardruna specifically says he does not consider his music to be 'Viking music' and doesn't relate much to the Viking age, more so to the Bronze Age and Iron Age. At the same time he doesn't try to recreate historically accurate music, but to have really good academic understanding of the roots and then grow from them. I really like his perspective as it is how I live my life. I like his acoustic music, but did associate him with the modern 'Viking style' the way I was introduced to Wardruna by someone who considered the selfm a Viking and gained so much respect for him after I heard that interview.
Also with Heilung they actually don't aim to recreate music from the viking era their musics roots actually come from before the vikings and focuses more on shamanism
@@antoniomar2508 I like some of their songs, haven't listened to or watched a lot. It certainly has older elements and trance like qualities but there are issues with throwing the shamanism term around so I wouldn't call their music shamanistic. I have yet to listen to an interview with them and learn more about the premise of their music, I hear they are very interesting people.
@@normanrockwell7053 The band is not claiming to be cavemen, the Bronze and Iron ages in Scandinavia were long after the Paleolithic. People think 'vikings' because they don't know history, but it's always a good time to learn. So, if the creator of the music says "My music is not Viking music" it does matter, he should know. He is the creator of the music and draws from Bronze and Iron Age influences. A lot of fans don't listen to his actual words.
Today I decided I wanted to know more about Norse paganism and found your channel. Your content is honest and genuine. I often times found myself smiling and nodding in agreement, and inspired to put more effort into my own journey, so thank you 😊
I was considering converting because the Christian God was never there for me like my family and how they described, but having second thoughts because I was so unsure that I'd be accepted, rejected because "I'm not enough," but I felt him in a dream. It was faint and I heard a small voice and I couldn't see him. He said to follow a path of my choosing, to follow the breeze and see where it lands me. I'm still extremely new to this, but from that point on I was sure. I'm still confused about a lot of things and I'm still learning, but I'm glad I'm here because things get better little by little.
lol. I actualy got answer frome the christian god, conected to him when i whas soul traveling . He litteraly fliped me off and said "Fuck off" and then i feelt a cross hit me in my face, so hard i stil feelt it when i went back to my body, when i asked if he whas the christian god. I don't think he like me.
I turned away from the Christian God unit I did 5 grams of mushrooms in the forest. You will hear God’d voice on the wind, you will understand what you thought was abandonment by God was really was your chance to grow and learn.
The same here. I converted from Christianity. The amazing wonder you find in nature when you open your eyes is a true power ! I ain't never seen Christ ...
I grew up christrian, as life went on I felt a connection to Thor, I always saw ravens and black birds more then any bird. They used to follow me when I was a kid, my mother used to always tell me to only kill the black birds and ravens and crows. Never actually did though. Now I see them more then ever since converting, staring at me, talking to me, following me, I feel Odin and Thor and Freya all the time. But never have actually saw or felt the christrian god, I really tried and it just wasn't the path I was meant to walk.
thank you so much for making this video. you really explain things well without criticizing or saying “don’t do this or that” and i think that’s very helpful, so again, thank you very much!
Odin with his wisdom and knowledge has guided me out of years of self destruction and drug addiction, also has guided myself to being much more self reliant, most certainly disciplined and courageous. With maintaining sobriety Odin has blessed me with a career opportunity of a lifetime. Eventually will transfer to Scandinavia for this company. That is after the pandemic is cleared out. Skål.
You hit the nail on the head with the consumer World we live in. Our ancestors had no distractions from their beliefs, meditation was I guess like the video game of the day, if you get me same with hunting. The reality of it is more and more people are becoming spiritually awakened.
Hunting is not some kind of spiritual connection. White washed American history has tried to force that Native connection down our throats, but that simply wasn't reality. Hunting was for survival, it was natural. Every tribe didn't go pray over the animal they killed and thank it like tv tells us. I've found most people who believe this fall into: Never been hunting; Didn't start hunting until late in life; Grew up in the city. No country folk who grow up hunting think like this and if they claim to be, they're full of it and trying to be PC.
@@Swearengen1980 why can it not be both? much of survival is found spiritual. it may not be your experience to find spirituality in nature and in turn hunting, but for some it is an important religious practice
Amazing video 👏 im only in my first month of the faith and its insane how much I've learnt and have yet to learn. To have this connection has been life changing. Folk are waking up and realising the degradation of this world and how it has been posioned in a sense against our basic fundamentals. Family , community, homegrown , homemade , nature and so on. But this faith makes me want to get back to that to be with my folk and experience the gods. 🤲
The one thing I wish I knew was how hard it was to separate myself from the Abrahamic belief. It’s difficult and takes time. The fact we are told do what we say or go to hell and the fear it instills is rough. But once one breaks through and truly touches nature and community makes everything so much easier.
Process this Norse pagan human sacrifice to their god, the God of Abraham Isaac and jabob sacrifice himself for them his humans he made with his hands. Imagine If those Norse god could do what the God of Israel did for the whole world.
I agree, ignore the ravings of modern morality. Find your place in nature and communicate your will. Remember that there is no sin in the eyes of the gods, you are the way you are for a reason. Your fate has long since been woven.
Norse pagan gods are a bunch of inferior entities compared to the God of the Bible. Unless you repent, you'll sadly find that answer when you're in hell
Just tonight a norse friend ive had for about a few months talked with me about following this path as well. I'm christian and have always been fascinated by vikings and the likes, so finding out that was his faith got us into a lot of hourlong talks and I decided to go inform myself and maybe give it a try. This video was really helpful and encouraging, thank you so much for it!
I just want to tell you thank you. I’m an American and live in Florida, but my relatives are from Denmark and Norway (my maternal great grandparents immigrated from Oslo to NYC) and my mothers side of the family has always practiced very small amounts of Asatru, so I grew up around this. Unfortunately as a teen I began to detach myself from that but now as an adult I’m slowly finding my way back to the gods, my roots and my ancestors. I have never felt more certain about anything before. I have never felt more at peace than when I felt the all father and Freyja for the first time. Your videos have helped me tremendously during my journey. I have learned so much about my faith thanks to you. Thank you for making this platform and a safe haven for heathens. Skål to all my brothers and sisters!
WARNING, LONG COMMENT When I first started learning about this faith, I wasn't sure if I should believe it or not, but there was a guy a met who identified as a Norse Pagan, and one line he said always sticks with me is, "Breadcrumbs man, breadcrumbs". What he meant was that when I started researching and learning, everything I learned always led to something knew. I never believed in Magic and Mysticism, but after a few weeks I had a dream, in what seemed like only a breif moment, a woman stood before me, golden hair, glowing, and I was stunned, she reached out to me for only a second and I woke up. I couldn't tell you if she was a Valkyrie, if she was Freya herself, I don't know. I dont even remember what she was wearing, if anything. What I do know is i woke up, heart racing, tears in my eyes, but with this overwhelming sense of pure certainty, and that's when I knew I was on the right path. I don't think my friends believe me when I tell them this story, but i know it, in my heart, to be true. Even as i type this I can feel myself getting emotional. Sorry for the long comment, just wanted to share that 😊
@@jasongeorgiou4620 if it was, I would consider it very strange indeed that she would go out of her way to convince me that paganism is the right choice for me 😅
@@jordanbarry4237 Wait, did that woman convince you that Asatru is the only way?If that happened in your dream then I misundertood you. Now a question made by pure curiosity: Which Norse/Germanic deity do you is the ''most important'' in the 20th century?
@@jasongeorgiou4620 I wouldn't know if one in particular was most important. I feel like in the grand scheme of things they all have a part to play. Of course, Odin is our Allfather, our Lord of Lords, so you could argue that because of that, he is most important right now, as the Folk are in need of a guide, now more than ever I would say. In terms of what is most important for mankind as of now, I really don't know, that might be a question best suited for someone more educated than myself (I'm still quite new to the faith). but in terms of what is most important to the individual, I don't think anyone can answer the that save for the individual in question. but to give a simpler answer, they are all important, and the world today needs all of them, in my opinion of course.
@@jasongeorgiou4620 You can’t put the label of “most important” on one of the Gods or Goddesses since they all have a part in everything but from a simple perspective Odin would be and always has been. He’s the God of Gods
So glad you highlighted the "not vikings" part man. I feel like that aspect really really distracts from the important parts of the religion, especially the appreciation and conservation of nature.
I have been resisting watching this video for weeks now, i don't like 5 things 10 thing 50 things videos.. but i constantly have a pull to watch it. I'm glad i did, this video has helped me understand (yet again) a bit more about this way of life. Thankyou so much
I don't like them either but sometimes you have to appease the algorithm gods to get your message out there. Glad you enjoyed it! And I hope you enjoy the vast majority of my content that do not have click-bait titles 🍻
@@TheWisdomOfOdin Oh I definitely understand the algorithm gods 😅 and also it doesn't hurt to add variety also once in a while. Keep up the amazing work you do with these videos, the effort definitely does not go unnoticed 😊
I am so glad this popped up in my recommendations. I just recently converted from Christianity and it's been a big adjustment but when Loki answers your call and takes you on a journey along the Yggdrasil... you pay attention. So far I have only been in contact with Loki and this began in late December. I am just coming out of that honeymoon phase with him and it has been a struggle. I was thinking about his frequent absence and lo and behold your video popped up. I feel so much more relieved and content now. Loki has definitely been a positive impact on my life so far and I am grateful for his presence. Thank you for posting this video it really helped 😊
That sounds absolutely awesome! I'm German where norse paganism used to be very prominent but now we don't learn anything about it. The only thing we ever discussed was the Niebelungen and that wasn't in depth at all and left out most of the mythology
Wish it was the same in England!!! Society is forcing us to feel nothing but shame about our history, culture, identity etc! On top of that, they're trying to censor important eras so eventually they're erased from history forever!!! Norway has it right and I for one am really happy to hear it and hope Norway holds on to its roots. In England its frowned upon and anyone who shows any element of pride in our history is branded as 'far right wing'or 'oppressive' etc.
Hi Jacob, Great video! I definitely share a lot of the sentiments you've mentioned. Especially about the tension between following the rhythms of nature and the more frenetic (and less meaningful) rhythm that society is trying to force us towards. One of the biggest rewards I've discovered from following the Pagan path is that it allows us all to slow down, appreciate our natural world, and find a greater sense of purpose in life.
I am convinced this is the path for me after a dream I had. I had no stimulus from Vikings, the gods, seeing or hearing crows or anything Norse related for at least a month before the dream (the timeline that our subconscious gets stuff for our dreams). I realised I was inside a wooden room hovering above the floor. Then a huge gust of wind hit my face and standing next to me was a huge Raven or Crow, and I swear it's eyes were like Gold. It just stared into my eyes and I felt a warmth in my soul I've never felt. Without speaking I somehow got the message of "continue with this path". Then when I woke up my house was SURROUNDED by a murder of crows. After asking other Norse followers they say that Odin sent one of his Ravens to me. Would really love to get your opinion, thanks mate. New subscriber.
Loved to hear how you mentioned this religion needs community to thrive! We are a family! Regardless of direct bloodlines. 1st time checking out your channel. Perfect timing. I was trying to find information on how to show gratitude to the Gods.
I just discovered your channel and I was truly inspired and positively affected by the wisdom therein. I am just embarking on my journey into paganism and have so many questions. These videos have been a huge help.
But they own the rights too that too mind that when you respect the gods that came before your romance god you thought you know says more about whats actually took place on earth rather than the state valhalla on earth is or what about science of blood yous dont have clue about negative 0 blood groups and how they are disrespected in life and in death all to save Anglo-Saxon that didnt come from valhalla in the first place ........... zero for the red coats
I practice the old ways I know about pretty much most of all of it if anybody wants to chat or has anything really interesting to say hit me up with an email or I’m on Facebook as well Wayne Johnson a.k at gmail.com Like rothgar Told his buddy his buddies I hey man should we pray to God he said the guard won’t do what we won’t do for ourselves they step up when it is truly necessary when it matters If anybody has any info that I don’t already know I’m a major nerd I got buddies let me like I had no clue about that and I might have known about that for like years now and they’re like dude really how my yup some of my buddies are like hey man I thought I was a nerd I’m just kind of geeky you’re a nerd I might yup or if you want to talk anything besides viking stuff I’m down I also have my own private site on Facebook it’s just for a personal friend of stuff so he sent me a friend invite and we talked stuff all get bunch of stuff done with the one I created is just right nothing but anything but nerdy stuff and it’s called nerds are we it’s my own private little group for friends only so I would have to send you an invite but yeah
My family heritage is 100% from Vikings from Norway and Denmark. I’ve chosen to go back to my heritage and I have chosen to change my life and worship the gods. You still help me so thank you.
Bravo Jacob! While I practice Hellenic polytheism you have spoken to many of the same issues that I have thought about over the years as I grew in my polytheistic worship, readings, and time spent with growing. Your wisdom and recommendations are universal for all of us practicing the ancient nature religions and honoring our gods, trying to be, as you eloquently put it, "better versions of ourselves." You may be "just a guy" but you were born to be a teacher and wise man. Thank you and may your Gods grant you many blessings!
I've seen a lot of your videos but this one resonated much deeper than the rest. The bit about community and the folk aspect and leaving your mark, leaving a legacy, I've been striving for that most of my life. I've had many friends and Friends tell me that they were inspired to do this or that because they knew my story, they knew where I came from and where I am now. This, to me, is the purpose of our being here; not to consume and become indebted, as you said, but to light the way for others, to have our names be the thing that stirs courage and gives them steel in their spines and fire in their hearts. Truly, thank you for this channel.
I find your channel by “coincidence” (I’m sure that my father make his move 😅) and I’m very grateful, maybe we live far away but we walk the same spiritual path and that make us brothers and sisters So you gain a new brother 👊🏻😊
I’m here for two reasons. Odin came to me on a dream the night before my grandfather died to tell me that his place would be waiting in Valhalla because dying in the fight against cancer was a valued warrior, on top of him having been a marine. Second, a friend I hadn’t seen in a long time approached me at the store, told me he had become a devotee of Thor and introduced me to this channel.
I just started my journey and I've gotta say your videos have been a help. This path can feel overwhelming (as can most pagan paths lol) and it's nice to have someone at least point you in a direction of where to start.
Thank you so much for this video. I was adopted into a very Christian family and have suffered a lot. I’ve been through a lot but I try to grow each day, to learn anew each day. I have no religion, but I consider my’self’ to be “spiritual”. Spirit/Source has connected with me in strange ways either awake or asleep in another plane, and I’ve explored a few deities. (just goddesses for me; just because I relate to the divine feminine principal of life right now more). Yesterday I had what I can only explain as a psychic calling from Freyja, without me even knowing who she even was so i’ve been researching since. I’ve always loved Norse / Celtic anything and it’s in my blood anyway. anyway, after doing a bunch of research about Freya/Freyja/Frigg I cleaned a space to make offering and meditated and I just had a pretty crazy meditation with her ! I’m excited to start working with this and hope I can grow as best I possibly can. I feel like I already have a special connection with Freyja. I’ve been getting intuitive messages from a divine feminine archetype and I now believe it’s been her.
wonderful video, really enjoyed your views on this topic. It is so important so see the connection between our lives and all the other beings around! thanks a lot for sharing these aspects.
"It's not a religion of Vikings," thank you! If anything, the Viking age represented the disintegration and Christianisation of our faith. Einar Selvik of Wardruna said almost exactly the same thing, which is why I love to listen to him and his music more than almost anything. Its such a poweful medium to connect. Folk is such a key aspect of Asatru, and something I feel is missing, epecially in the UK. Any folk in the United Kingdom, we should organise a meet up.
Agreed … I am still learning..(I think the learning never stops ) although many aspecially my dad wants to put down our faith it’s funny the more info the more thought the more I how do I say this in English…make him speechless
May the Gods smile upon you. You are really helping me further my spiritual journey. I felt an awakening last year, and now im feeling it becoming even more powerful. Your videos about Celtic Paganism and filming in Scotland get me very emotional. My main heritage is Scottish and Irish. Also German and English... i feel my soul yearning to return to the old ways so much. I feel such a connection to what you talk about. Very beautiful work. Thanks so much for everything youre doing. ❤
This was a great watch! This is only my second video of yours that I’m watching and I am excited to learn more about Norse Paganism and your journey with it! It’s so interesting to see how different and similar some faiths are. I was brought up as a Hindu, and most of my life I have believed in Hinduism. And for us, our relationship to our Gods and Goddesses is a very personal one. Each family has their own beliefs and way of practicing Hinduism, (which to be fair wasn’t even a religion until the British lumped all of us into one label) and we can pray or worship anywhere really, we don’t have to go to the temple weekly or anything like that. I always found it confusing when I would hear Christians policing other Christians how to do this or that because I always thought everyone’s religion was a relationship mostly between them and their gods/goddesses. And I think the lack of community based living is more of a North American thing than anything else because when I briefly stayed in Italy a few years ago, I found there to be a big idea of community there and same with India. I feel like that’s more of a cultural thing, but I agree that creating a community with the people you live with is important.
I love what you wrote. Everyone has their own path to take, and our connections with spirit are our own. Man should not tell us how or who to believe in.
So far your channel is the closest thing I have right now to other Pagans. I've tried to find others on social media platforms but can't find anyone unfortunately.
Same. Also basically every person in this faith kinda lives in the US and as a german this is pretty annoying. I'd love to talk to people tho, no matter from where they are. But yeah i do have many questions and doubts and I'd need an expert to talk kinda 🤣
@@aerdraiochta yeah honestly that's why I'm looking for other Pagans. I'm not sure myself how to be Pagan as I'm new. I want to experience what a gathering is like so badly. I feel alone in this faith as most people I know are christian or atheist.
Wow, everything you said resonates with me SO much! You've inspired me to seriously consider starting to makemy own videos because mythology has always been a passion of mine. I feel like paganism is just putting into concrete terms and practices all the things I already am passionate about and hold sacred.
I've been figuring out my own path for Norse Paganism. I work with Odin and Thor. I love nature and animals. And I'm really really happy to find this video in my suggestions.
I love that you brought up the fact of the "Viking media". so many people I think fall into the media format without wanting to learn the real history of Nordic paganism. Keep the realism alive by teaching others of the truth of what we worship. Skàl
Always remember that there is much knowledge in the world to be had. Oðinn gave his eye for knowledge; sacrificed himself in his quest to know more. We cannot know as much as the Gods, but we can aspire to be better as individuals and as a community.
Thank you for this video. I've just started recently on the Norse path, Freyr and Odin have called. I'm still learning. I haven't found any other Norse Pagans where I live (Texas) but I'm glad that I could find a small community here on TH-cam and people like you!
Hey Jacob. Canadian pagan here, from up in the Pacific Northwest. Really digging this channel. I've been walking the path of the Old Ones for over 40 years now and I've gotta say I really enjoy the energy you bring to your videos. What you said at about 5:40 into the vid was very telling - about how the 'system' is set up to extract as much from you as possible. So very true, my friend. Thanks for sharing! ;-)
You are awesome, I love your energy. I'm 32 and I've felt drawn to this for so long and listening to you speak on this just made me more excited. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!
I appreciate this video so much, I dare say most if not all of these things apply to Paganism as a whole even with as diverse we are. Thank you for this video, absolutely great things you shared.🖤
The Last Kingdom does a pretty good job of representing the old Norse religion I think, as well as how it lived side by side to Christianity. (It does get a little dramatized at some points but less than others) If you haven't seen it, strongly suggest.
I came across with this video, not for the video you made (the one you commented at the beginning of this video), but because i researched about Norse Mythology to understand AC: Valhalla. Great Video btw!
So, I've always felt most comfortable out in nature, like it was where I was meant to be, and I've always doubted Christianity, and I just came across this video and watched a couple other ones and this is something I believe. I've always gone around saying I'm non-religious and I didn't know this religion still existed and was always upset that Christianity forced it to the background, and this is really something I believe in, I just don't know how to get started. If there are some of you here willing to help me get started in this religion I would very much appreciate it.
@@lukeulibarri3924 I know our faith is all about true love, ove for friend and enemy, to give even when it hurts, Jesus said "true love does not harm to another, when the pagans sacrificed others and even burned them to death as part of their yearly festival sacrifices, these deceivers trying to say it is all about love sunshine and tip toing through the tulips, they themselves do not know all that is involved in this, or if they do they are twice deceived and deceiving, like all cults and occultists they try to portray their way as all love, sunshine and soft shades of pink with cute little elves dancing on top of spotted mushrooms, Jesus is the only true love and He was the ultimate sacrifice for our sins, they practise animal and even in some cases human sacrifice, so they are not the sweet sinless innocent little pagans they try to say they are. they may at first do mock sacrifices, but as they progress, it is far more dark then most people understand especially when they start to get into the deeper mysteries of their faith. the farther they go into their religion the more darkness they experience. and the worse they get. I'm so glad I choose the true light that can only be found in Christ. God bless you.
I have just started on my own path recently, doing a lot of reading and learning, this is an amazing religeon, and i have felt a pull to one of the Gods already!!
Our faith is so unique our god's have a vibration of personal development to each and all of us to grow as amazing people. You are so right about a misconception protrayed about our People in the media our People were so much more. Keep up the amazing work brother, we will have our own hall one day like you once said. Stay blessed Jacob.♥️👍🙏👌
This has helped me so much. Understanding what this religion is about makes me want to learn more about it. I grew up with Christianity in my family, although I never felt connected to it. Over the recent years however, my interest to understanding this religion has really opened my eyes. I'm learning right now, I can't say out right that I am practicing this religion on a daily basis. But the knowledge I have learned so far makes me appreciate this so much and gives me reason to believe in higher powers. I recently found this channel some few days ago, and needless to say it's peaked my interest more and more with each video I view. There seems to be something that is calling me to this faith, more and more each day. I don't know when I will see the gods but with my knowledge ever growing I feel as if it might be soon. Never in my life have I felt more connected to the earth than this year, I'm grateful for the eternally. Discovering this faith has also made me realize my family's history and the pride I had for my ancestors. This is a long comment, I know that, but it's so good to finally write what I've been feeling for months now.
As always the editing is so on point. Wonderful message. Your videos put me in a mindset thst allows me to be closer to the gods. Your channel is a blessing and the gods definitely approve.
Thank you for making this video. I began my Norse pagan journey one year ago. The first step for me was reading (a passion for nature the life of John Muir) that what really started me look at the world different and really trying to Connect with nature. I’m i’m currently doing my homework reading (the way of fire and ice the living traditions of north paganism) . Im currently getting ready for winter solstice. Thank you again for making these videos they are making me feel less alone as I find my way on this path.
I like what you said about your relationship with the gods changing. I felt the same way. When I first got in touch with Odin is just felt so much love for him and so much intensity. Then about a year later I stopped feeling Odin's presence. But I decided to stick it out and I still love him so much but were not really in the honeymoon phase anymore and that's ok. And Odin actually comes by and motivates me still. Especially when I pray to him. I feel like hes always teaching me lessons tbh
Thank you for this video. It was about 40 years ago I read that Tacitus book and my world changed. I came at this from the Germanic traditions, endlessly seeking info from obscure writings. Eventually finding the Edda's and authors like Flowers and such. But honestly, the most important things I learned and am still learning came from the Gods themselves.
Even though I’ve only been a part of the community for less than a year I can definitely agree on all 5 points lol and you put all of them very well and especially on the 5th one, community is very important and I also hope to see ours grow and to eventually one day have a hall of our own
Okay but I need at least a top 10 booklist to get started. I'm so scared of buying the wrong thing and practicing something completely different. Glad I found your channel today though!
I love your channel. There is one misconception that I noticed though. I'm a Norse Pagan but I used to be Christian and Christians do encourage people to do self-discovery at least in my experience. Maybe they didn't in your experience but they did in mine.
So.. I have never seen the Vikings show. I know I felt the call but I am not sure which God called for me.. Thank you Jacob. This video was so good I watched it twice because you described everything that I was feeling.
@@kaeladensford Dutch = Friesian... Germanic/Norse mixed ethno group. Modern Denmark was the Danes up north, Teutons in the middle, and Anglo-Saxons in the southern peninsula and spreading into northern Germany there. The Friesian, who became the Dutch, lived just west and south of the Anglo-Saxons and never really moved...
This has put a lot of things into perspective for me. I first heard the call of Thor around 2 months ago as I was in my forge and a thunderstorm started as my first hammer blow fell. I'd never felt anything so exhilirating before. I've been on a journey to learn since then but it's been a struggle because christianity has been such a huge part of my life and has dominated my way of thinking for a long time. Thank you for this.
My favorite media representation of the Viking culture is still the Vykruls in World of Warcraft. 🤣All kidding aside (I'm not though), very good points Jacob. I actually enjoy the solitary aspect of this religion. My least favorite part of being in the Christian church was having to go to church. Especially the part of the service where they make you shake hands with everyone. Now it's just me and the trees or the bees or my spinning wheel, w/e. It's great to meet like-minded people, but I prefer the less structured way that we do get-togethers.
All hail lesson #2 bc that affects LIFE, everything in it. That is sheer wisdom! Thank you Jacob, for all of this! I have experienced that simply reaching out in respect is effective & appreciated so thanks for pointing out #3 too. Really beautiful video. Thanks for being a good brother, creating community.
Thank you for being honest. There’s a reason this video showed up on my recommendation. It sounds like a lot of work (everything in life is) but I figured religion would be easy. I’ve never felt connected to any faith and Norse Pagan always intrigued me. Perhaps from the media and history but I’m not really sure - disconnection of the Christian God could have also played a huge part for me. I’m very introverted and wouldn’t like putting my time into other people, a community sounds nice but gatherings and having to socially interact isn’t my thing. There’s a reason my circle of friends don’t make a circle lol. As harsh as that sounds but that’s just the type of person that I’ve been. People are draining and I recharge alone not sure if I could get into something like this and go through the motions. Love nature and it’s beauty but absolutely hate being outside. Terrified of insects and predators not to mention that I’m a germaphobe. 😂 I do agree with you about the rhythm of this 9-5 bs. That I’m truly actually tired of. Who knows, perhaps I’ll have an epiphany and maybe not be so stubborn...
Well explained, thank you! I recently have become a völva, and it has been the way inward to myself. Everything you say, I can relate to! Thank you for spreading your knowledge!
I enjoy your vids we gain so much knowledge from them! Cant wait to maybe attend the Norse Pagan gathering in the northwest to find others like me again
It was fascinating to hear about your experiences, I did want to comment however to clear up some misconceptions about Christianity. We as Christians are called to study, meditate, and pray on our own far more regularly than only through our communal meetings, albeit this is something that American Christianity struggles with. The "I believe in Jesus and that's the end of it" is contrary to the faith. We are called to study and learn so that we can act, becoming more holy, bearing good fruit, and becoming more like Christ. It's also important to note the many schools and PHDs dedicated to theology. We are to learn as much as we can about God. My personal library contains hundreds of books on theology that I use to learn more from. We have 2000 years of church history with brilliant men that we still draw knowledge from. The practice of some Christians that do not studying and pursue holiness is contrary to our faith. I just wanted to clear up that misconception.
I think it really depends on the denomination, some encouraging much study alone and together. However how I was raised was anything outside “standards” was a no no. My mom taught me so much about my body and how it would work as I grew older, what marriage would be like, encouraged me to read and learn so I would know what else was out there so when I did marry I knew far more than women who were decades older than me. None of my friends knew what I knew, nothing close. They still don’t. While I have stepped away from my denominational upbringing, my faith and spirituality is stronger and I have eyes wide open, seeing all the lies pushed on me while growing up.
May the allfather bless you ans brand you more wisdom... Greetings from a brazilian Odinist/heathen/pagan. In the halls of valhalla where rhe brave ones shall live forever.
I'm new to this faith and still have a lot of homework to do, but the points you made about community (or lack thereof), and the need to rekindle our bonds, really hit home.
About sacrifices. It was not really about the blood and gore, correct me if I'm wrong. But wasn't it about sacrificing something of great value or meaning. Back then it might have been a good horse. But today those thing don't have the same value to most of us. So other sacrifices needed, so... good bye my faithful tesla.
Thank you for this. Living in the “Bible Belt” it has indeed been lonely, but the like minded people I’ve met are awesome. And yea you hit the nail on the head with consumerism…just look at the Christian wealth gospel
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I am just recently wanting to become part of this religion. I said odin.. show me the way, show me people to startme down this path to know you and your world. And 10 mins later. I found this video.. I have subscribed and will be following. Thank you for your videos and advice and An even bigger thank you to Odin.. I LOOK FORWARD TO MORE VIDEOS!!!
Absolutely right on the community and gathering. Speaking to each others with the intentions of meeting in person to share is so important. Fire side nights, Mead, ale horns, folklore and the faith is so rewarding to immerse yourself. Thank you.
The wisdom of Odin: you can do this entirely alone
Introverts: guess I’ll be a pagan
Witchcraft and this sort of religion is now more necessary than ever.
In a way i really am enjoying going through this journey alone. Its something thats mine alone and I think ill enjoy that relationship with the Gods instead of being involved with my family and husband with it. Being that i come from a catholic up bringing where church seemed like a chore, the norse gods feel like home.
@@jillsherwood5753 thumbs up 👍
Except it’s not. A cursory reading of any history book will show the basis of the faith is community. Doing things together.
But if you like you can also find yourself a coven
"This is not a religion of Vikings"... instant like, instant follow. Thank you!!
no it is not a relgion that came from the vikings. but it came from the same people. Long before the Viking Age
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Well you can't have a religion that comes from a verb
@@codykitchens3534 We have a Spirtual Path , men of the Abrahmic book have a religion and across the Atlantic , Europe is a virtual graveyard of their abandoned churches .
Wrong, simple as that. IT WAS the religion of the Vikings and all Norse man before.
Odin sent a messenger to speak to me when I was going to jump off a building. I am forever followed by ravens and feel his wisdom. I am indebted to the Allfather, who taught me self worth. There is great wisdom in pain. Skal
Skål to you to my brother
@Lacrim Front Nasocil you realize Christians say just as wack shit, its just so much more normalized lol.
It's fantastic that you are with us brother! Odin would not let you because it was not your fate, you have so much more ahead of you. Keep on going man and rely on the loved ones around you.
@@patrickstar4303 why is it important to you to try and break down someone else's beliefs, someone who is completely detached from you, and done nothing to you 😂. I sincerely hope you figure out how to be a conduit of positivity rather then misery.
@@Angle1Of2Darkness I honestly think it’s a necessity for people to have a community of faith they can relate too. I think that’s why we see all over the world all throughout time and to this day. As weird as it is lol. I think it’s helps make a healthy person and strong individual.
I expect everyone knows there’s a new Asatru temple in Iceland. The first one to be built for a thousand years
Iceland has built a few Hof yes but you can worship the gods without ever visiting a Hof. It's an experience visting a Hof during Midwinter or Midsummer though to experience the blot.
@@_odinsson9569 Most certainly not. A Hof is very traditional and apropriate for the faith. People like you make me very skeptical of you none nordic people converting. You lack knowledge of our history, language and our ancestral faith and start spouting complete trash.
@@_odinsson9569 Indeed. If you want to visit a Hof, build one for yourself.
Unfortunately I cant go there, I'm in Australia
The gods will never fall to the sword of the Christians, despite their best efforts.
As a Roman polytheist, I wanna say great video, wonderful introduction! A lot of this echoes for us as well. Many blessings to you!
You’re not even Latin dude get a grip lol
@@DavidChristosAlexandros he doesn’t have to be Latin to be a Roman Polythiest, you also don’t have to be Nordic to be a Norse Pagan
@@victorbergman9169 exactly! im not even nordic and im odinist
Lol that's like saying you can't make sushi if you're not Japanese
You can’t be Latin, you can be Latina or Latino, but the actual Latins, that italic tribe you can never be.
I've been pagan for over 40 yrs. Your 5 things are great. We grow up and become adults and those of us who stick to our beliefs, and our practices really do lead our houses in wisdom and love. We shouldn't come to crave the emotional highs (although they are amazing), but instead treasure the quiet moments of rest & reflection, it is there the learning is, the comfort and the "knowing".
Great comment.
“We shouldn’t come to crave the emotional highs...” couldn’t have said it better myself. Finally someone who is actually saying that
I am thinking of becoming a pagan, but I don’t know where to start, and I am so worried about doing things wrong! :0
@@iggibee Go for it, remember this, don't worry about if it's true or not, "The past, present, future and afterlife is all in our minds"
I've was raised Christian, and I never gotten anything out of it. I got into learning more about Norse close to a year ago and I got to say I'm liking the feelings I get when I go further and further into it. I'm still learning, and I'm going to continue my journey
I was raised Roman Catholic and I can say the same thing
The same happened to me and now I am proud to believe in the religion
For the record, Einar Selvik of Wardruna specifically says he does not consider his music to be 'Viking music' and doesn't relate much to the Viking age, more so to the Bronze Age and Iron Age. At the same time he doesn't try to recreate historically accurate music, but to have really good academic understanding of the roots and then grow from them. I really like his perspective as it is how I live my life.
I like his acoustic music, but did associate him with the modern 'Viking style' the way I was introduced to Wardruna by someone who considered the selfm a Viking and gained so much respect for him after I heard that interview.
It's the same with Amon Amarth. Johan Hegg said that their music is folk metal with viking themes.
Also with Heilung they actually don't aim to recreate music from the viking era their musics roots actually come from before the vikings and focuses more on shamanism
@@antoniomar2508 I like some of their songs, haven't listened to or watched a lot. It certainly has older elements and trance like qualities but there are issues with throwing the shamanism term around so I wouldn't call their music shamanistic. I have yet to listen to an interview with them and learn more about the premise of their music, I hear they are very interesting people.
@@normanrockwell7053 The band is not claiming to be cavemen, the Bronze and Iron ages in Scandinavia were long after the Paleolithic. People think 'vikings' because they don't know history, but it's always a good time to learn.
So, if the creator of the music says "My music is not Viking music" it does matter, he should know. He is the creator of the music and draws from Bronze and Iron Age influences. A lot of fans don't listen to his actual words.
@Tracy Lehane Yes well they also draw from Bronze age
Today I decided I wanted to know more about Norse paganism and found your channel. Your content is honest and genuine. I often times found myself smiling and nodding in agreement, and inspired to put more effort into my own journey, so thank you 😊
Happy you found your way here!
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I was considering converting because the Christian God was never there for me like my family and how they described, but having second thoughts because I was so unsure that I'd be accepted, rejected because "I'm not enough," but I felt him in a dream. It was faint and I heard a small voice and I couldn't see him. He said to follow a path of my choosing, to follow the breeze and see where it lands me. I'm still extremely new to this, but from that point on I was sure. I'm still confused about a lot of things and I'm still learning, but I'm glad I'm here because things get better little by little.
Dude I grew up in Christianity, so I feel you, fuck that shit 😂😂
lol. I actualy got answer frome the christian god, conected to him when i whas soul traveling . He litteraly fliped me off and said "Fuck off" and then i feelt a cross hit me in my face, so hard i stil feelt it when i went back to my body, when i asked if he whas the christian god. I don't think he like me.
I turned away from the Christian God unit I did 5 grams of mushrooms in the forest. You will hear God’d voice on the wind, you will understand what you thought was abandonment by God was really was your chance to grow and learn.
Jesus loves you all and He died on the cross for you. He offers you salvation from hell, He offers you a relationship with the only true God Yahweh.
The same here. I converted from Christianity. The amazing wonder you find in nature when you open your eyes is a true power ! I ain't never seen Christ ...
This message has been on my mind this past week and its so great to hear someone else getting this message out there...
I grew up christrian, as life went on I felt a connection to Thor, I always saw ravens and black birds more then any bird. They used to follow me when I was a kid, my mother used to always tell me to only kill the black birds and ravens and crows. Never actually did though. Now I see them more then ever since converting, staring at me, talking to me, following me, I feel Odin and Thor and Freya all the time. But never have actually saw or felt the christrian god, I really tried and it just wasn't the path I was meant to walk.
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@@GuitarBloodlines based
The birds are watching. I close my blinds and hear then pecking at the window.
30 seconds after I just read this comment to someone was a huge flash of lightening and thunder, it wasn’t storming prior and hasn’t been one since
thank you so much for making this video. you really explain things well without criticizing or saying “don’t do this or that” and i think that’s very helpful, so again, thank you very much!
Odin with his wisdom and knowledge has guided me out of years of self destruction and drug addiction, also has guided myself to being much more self reliant, most certainly disciplined and courageous. With maintaining sobriety Odin has blessed me with a career opportunity of a lifetime. Eventually will transfer to Scandinavia for this company. That is after the pandemic is cleared out. Skål.
"The writer is not going to cover the main character's face with a helmet"
*The Mandalorian has entered the chat*
😆 good one...!
They did expose Mando’s face in season one though.
Not forgetting Judge Dredd aswell
I can’t watch that show, his face being covered is confirmed for me as someone who has hearing issues.
@@lowwastehighmelanin there are subtitles you can turn on if that would help
You hit the nail on the head with the consumer World we live in. Our ancestors had no distractions from their beliefs, meditation was I guess like the video game of the day, if you get me same with hunting. The reality of it is more and more people are becoming spiritually awakened.
Hunting is not some kind of spiritual connection. White washed American history has tried to force that Native connection down our throats, but that simply wasn't reality. Hunting was for survival, it was natural. Every tribe didn't go pray over the animal they killed and thank it like tv tells us. I've found most people who believe this fall into: Never been hunting; Didn't start hunting until late in life; Grew up in the city. No country folk who grow up hunting think like this and if they claim to be, they're full of it and trying to be PC.
@@Swearengen1980 why can it not be both? much of survival is found spiritual. it may not be your experience to find spirituality in nature and in turn hunting, but for some it is an important religious practice
Amazing video 👏 im only in my first month of the faith and its insane how much I've learnt and have yet to learn. To have this connection has been life changing. Folk are waking up and realising the degradation of this world and how it has been posioned in a sense against our basic fundamentals. Family , community, homegrown , homemade , nature and so on. But this faith makes me want to get back to that to be with my folk and experience the gods. 🤲
The one thing I wish I knew was how hard it was to separate myself from the Abrahamic belief. It’s difficult and takes time. The fact we are told do what we say or go to hell and the fear it instills is rough. But once one breaks through and truly touches nature and community makes everything so much easier.
Process this Norse pagan human sacrifice to their god, the God of Abraham Isaac and jabob sacrifice himself for them his humans he made with his hands. Imagine If those Norse god could do what the God of Israel did for the whole world.
I agree, ignore the ravings of modern morality. Find your place in nature and communicate your will. Remember that there is no sin in the eyes of the gods, you are the way you are for a reason. Your fate has long since been woven.
Norse pagan gods are a bunch of inferior entities compared to the God of the Bible. Unless you repent, you'll sadly find that answer when you're in hell
Just tonight a norse friend ive had for about a few months talked with me about following this path as well. I'm christian and have always been fascinated by vikings and the likes, so finding out that was his faith got us into a lot of hourlong talks and I decided to go inform myself and maybe give it a try. This video was really helpful and encouraging, thank you so much for it!
I just want to tell you thank you. I’m an American and live in Florida, but my relatives are from Denmark and Norway (my maternal great grandparents immigrated from Oslo to NYC) and my mothers side of the family has always practiced very small amounts of Asatru, so I grew up around this. Unfortunately as a teen I began to detach myself from that but now as an adult I’m slowly finding my way back to the gods, my roots and my ancestors. I have never felt more certain about anything before. I have never felt more at peace than when I felt the all father and Freyja for the first time. Your videos have helped me tremendously during my journey. I have learned so much about my faith thanks to you. Thank you for making this platform and a safe haven for heathens. Skål to all my brothers and sisters!
Viva Cristo Rey
WARNING, LONG COMMENT
When I first started learning about this faith, I wasn't sure if I should believe it or not, but there was a guy a met who identified as a Norse Pagan, and one line he said always sticks with me is, "Breadcrumbs man, breadcrumbs". What he meant was that when I started researching and learning, everything I learned always led to something knew. I never believed in Magic and Mysticism, but after a few weeks I had a dream, in what seemed like only a breif moment, a woman stood before me, golden hair, glowing, and I was stunned, she reached out to me for only a second and I woke up. I couldn't tell you if she was a Valkyrie, if she was Freya herself, I don't know. I dont even remember what she was wearing, if anything. What I do know is i woke up, heart racing, tears in my eyes, but with this overwhelming sense of pure certainty, and that's when I knew I was on the right path. I don't think my friends believe me when I tell them this story, but i know it, in my heart, to be true. Even as i type this I can feel myself getting emotional.
Sorry for the long comment, just wanted to share that 😊
The woman might have been virgin Mary
@@jasongeorgiou4620 if it was, I would consider it very strange indeed that she would go out of her way to convince me that paganism is the right choice for me 😅
@@jordanbarry4237 Wait, did that woman convince you that Asatru is the only way?If that happened in your dream then I misundertood you. Now a question made by pure curiosity: Which Norse/Germanic deity do you is the ''most important'' in the 20th century?
@@jasongeorgiou4620 I wouldn't know if one in particular was most important. I feel like in the grand scheme of things they all have a part to play. Of course, Odin is our Allfather, our Lord of Lords, so you could argue that because of that, he is most important right now, as the Folk are in need of a guide, now more than ever I would say. In terms of what is most important for mankind as of now, I really don't know, that might be a question best suited for someone more educated than myself (I'm still quite new to the faith). but in terms of what is most important to the individual, I don't think anyone can answer the that save for the individual in question. but to give a simpler answer, they are all important, and the world today needs all of them, in my opinion of course.
@@jasongeorgiou4620 You can’t put the label of “most important” on one of the Gods or Goddesses since they all have a part in everything but from a simple perspective Odin would be and always has been. He’s the God of Gods
So glad you highlighted the "not vikings" part man. I feel like that aspect really really distracts from the important parts of the religion, especially the appreciation and conservation of nature.
I have been resisting watching this video for weeks now, i don't like 5 things 10 thing 50 things videos.. but i constantly have a pull to watch it.
I'm glad i did, this video has helped me understand (yet again) a bit more about this way of life.
Thankyou so much
I don't like them either but sometimes you have to appease the algorithm gods to get your message out there. Glad you enjoyed it! And I hope you enjoy the vast majority of my content that do not have click-bait titles 🍻
@@TheWisdomOfOdin Oh I definitely understand the algorithm gods 😅 and also it doesn't hurt to add variety also once in a while.
Keep up the amazing work you do with these videos, the effort definitely does not go unnoticed 😊
I am so glad this popped up in my recommendations. I just recently converted from Christianity and it's been a big adjustment but when Loki answers your call and takes you on a journey along the Yggdrasil... you pay attention. So far I have only been in contact with Loki and this began in late December. I am just coming out of that honeymoon phase with him and it has been a struggle. I was thinking about his frequent absence and lo and behold your video popped up. I feel so much more relieved and content now. Loki has definitely been a positive impact on my life so far and I am grateful for his presence. Thank you for posting this video it really helped 😊
My calling was from tyr when I joined the army he showed me the path to glory and to valhalla as a warrior
In Denmark we are getting teach about our history and also to learn about the religion of our Norse ancestor🇩🇰
I wish I had that in my danish school about the religion, but it seems we only learn Vikinage topic and other topics.
That sounds absolutely awesome! I'm German where norse paganism used to be very prominent but now we don't learn anything about it. The only thing we ever discussed was the Niebelungen and that wasn't in depth at all and left out most of the mythology
We learn about it in school in Norway too. 🇧🇻
@@ANewSaga Sweden as well 🇸🇪
Wish it was the same in England!!!
Society is forcing us to feel nothing but shame about our history, culture, identity etc! On top of that, they're trying to censor important eras so eventually they're erased from history forever!!!
Norway has it right and I for one am really happy to hear it and hope Norway holds on to its roots. In England its frowned upon and anyone who shows any element of pride in our history is branded as 'far right wing'or 'oppressive' etc.
Hi Jacob, Great video! I definitely share a lot of the sentiments you've mentioned. Especially about the tension between following the rhythms of nature and the more frenetic (and less meaningful) rhythm that society is trying to force us towards. One of the biggest rewards I've discovered from following the Pagan path is that it allows us all to slow down, appreciate our natural world, and find a greater sense of purpose in life.
It's you. I had a dream ... the seer told me you were my destiny. We are to be wed in the spring.
@@joeysanchez5926 happened yet? It’s April 2nd.
I am convinced this is the path for me after a dream I had. I had no stimulus from Vikings, the gods, seeing or hearing crows or anything Norse related for at least a month before the dream (the timeline that our subconscious gets stuff for our dreams).
I realised I was inside a wooden room hovering above the floor. Then a huge gust of wind hit my face and standing next to me was a huge Raven or Crow, and I swear it's eyes were like Gold. It just stared into my eyes and I felt a warmth in my soul I've never felt. Without speaking I somehow got the message of "continue with this path". Then when I woke up my house was SURROUNDED by a murder of crows.
After asking other Norse followers they say that Odin sent one of his Ravens to me. Would really love to get your opinion, thanks mate.
New subscriber.
so sad that we dont got any ravens here in Brazil
Loved to hear how you mentioned this religion needs community to thrive! We are a family! Regardless of direct bloodlines. 1st time checking out your channel. Perfect timing. I was trying to find information on how to show gratitude to the Gods.
I just discovered your channel and I was truly inspired and positively affected by the wisdom therein. I am just embarking on my journey into paganism and have so many questions. These videos have been a huge help.
Everyone's path is different as your fate has already been spun. The universe knows your fate but not your destiny.
- Heimdallr
En man er sin egen lykke smed, håvamål
But they own the rights too that too mind that when you respect the gods that came before your romance god you thought you know says more about whats actually took place on earth rather than the state valhalla on earth is or what about science of blood yous dont have clue about negative 0 blood groups and how they are disrespected in life and in death all to save Anglo-Saxon that didnt come from valhalla in the first place ........... zero for the red coats
Do you sacrifice stuff.stay with the vermin .Don't sacrifice any cats cats are persona non gato.
I practice the old ways I know about pretty much most of all of it if anybody wants to chat or has anything really interesting to say hit me up with an email or I’m on Facebook as well Wayne Johnson a.k at gmail.com Like rothgar Told his buddy his buddies I hey man should we pray to God he said the guard won’t do what we won’t do for ourselves they step up when it is truly necessary when it matters If anybody has any info that I don’t already know I’m a major nerd I got buddies let me like I had no clue about that and I might have known about that for like years now and they’re like dude really how my yup some of my buddies are like hey man I thought I was a nerd I’m just kind of geeky you’re a nerd I might yup or if you want to talk anything besides viking stuff I’m down I also have my own private site on Facebook it’s just for a personal friend of stuff so he sent me a friend invite and we talked stuff all get bunch of stuff done with the one I created is just right nothing but anything but nerdy stuff and it’s called nerds are we it’s my own private little group for friends only so I would have to send you an invite but yeah
The Lord of the hanged.
Man, 1 year ago. Congratulations man! Here is to many more years of celebrating each other and the gods. Skål! Also, that ending gave me chills.
My family heritage is 100% from Vikings from Norway and Denmark. I’ve chosen to go back to my heritage and I have chosen to change my life and worship the gods. You still help me so thank you.
Does odin still demand human sacrifice?
Bravo Jacob! While I practice Hellenic polytheism you have spoken to many of the same issues that I have thought about over the years as I grew in my polytheistic worship, readings, and time spent with growing. Your wisdom and recommendations are universal for all of us practicing the ancient nature religions and honoring our gods, trying to be, as you eloquently put it, "better versions of ourselves." You may be "just a guy" but you were born to be a teacher and wise man. Thank you and may your Gods grant you many blessings!
I've seen a lot of your videos but this one resonated much deeper than the rest. The bit about community and the folk aspect and leaving your mark, leaving a legacy, I've been striving for that most of my life. I've had many friends and Friends tell me that they were inspired to do this or that because they knew my story, they knew where I came from and where I am now. This, to me, is the purpose of our being here; not to consume and become indebted, as you said, but to light the way for others, to have our names be the thing that stirs courage and gives them steel in their spines and fire in their hearts.
Truly, thank you for this channel.
I find your channel by “coincidence” (I’m sure that my father make his move 😅) and I’m very grateful, maybe we live far away but we walk the same spiritual path and that make us brothers and sisters
So you gain a new brother 👊🏻😊
We are brothers and sisters ! We are family ! I damn love you all!
Sending love back to you!
I needed a hug this morning.... thank you!
Love you too Brother. Sköl!
I’m here for two reasons. Odin came to me on a dream the night before my grandfather died to tell me that his place would be waiting in Valhalla because dying in the fight against cancer was a valued warrior, on top of him having been a marine.
Second, a friend I hadn’t seen in a long time approached me at the store, told me he had become a devotee of Thor and introduced me to this channel.
That's beautiful man and a great way to think about valhalla, that is a fight worthy of valhalla IMO 💪
@@deafmonster9150 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bro lol go get help
@@TheMessiah7 Guy overwatched Tv series about vikings
Valhalla and folkvanger are reserved to those who die heroically in battle not those who die of natural causes. Sorry
This is my first time watching any of your videos. You are so knowledgeable
What a remarkably mature and well stated message. Thank you.
I just started my journey and I've gotta say your videos have been a help. This path can feel overwhelming (as can most pagan paths lol) and it's nice to have someone at least point you in a direction of where to start.
Thank you so much for this video. I was adopted into a very Christian family and have suffered a lot. I’ve been through a lot but I try to grow each day, to learn anew each day. I have no religion, but I consider my’self’ to be “spiritual”. Spirit/Source has connected with me in strange ways either awake or asleep in another plane, and I’ve explored a few deities. (just goddesses for me; just because I relate to the divine feminine principal of life right now more). Yesterday I had what I can only explain as a psychic calling from Freyja, without me even knowing who she even was so i’ve been researching since. I’ve always loved Norse / Celtic anything and it’s in my blood anyway. anyway, after doing a bunch of research about Freya/Freyja/Frigg I cleaned a space to make offering and meditated and I just had a pretty crazy meditation with her ! I’m excited to start working with this and hope I can grow as best I possibly can. I feel like I already have a special connection with Freyja. I’ve been getting intuitive messages from a divine feminine archetype and I now believe it’s been her.
wonderful video, really enjoyed your views on this topic. It is so important so see the connection between our lives and all the other beings around! thanks a lot for sharing these aspects.
"It's not a religion of Vikings," thank you! If anything, the Viking age represented the disintegration and Christianisation of our faith.
Einar Selvik of Wardruna said almost exactly the same thing, which is why I love to listen to him and his music more than almost anything. Its such a poweful medium to connect.
Folk is such a key aspect of Asatru, and something I feel is missing, epecially in the UK. Any folk in the United Kingdom, we should organise a meet up.
No they do, it is occulted like the tranta in India.
Omg UK Asatruar here!! 👋👋
Agreed … I am still learning..(I think the learning never stops ) although many aspecially my dad wants to put down our faith it’s funny the more info the more thought the more I how do I say this in English…make him speechless
Please do!
May the Gods smile upon you. You are really helping me further my spiritual journey. I felt an awakening last year, and now im feeling it becoming even more powerful. Your videos about Celtic Paganism and filming in Scotland get me very emotional. My main heritage is Scottish and Irish. Also German and English... i feel my soul yearning to return to the old ways so much. I feel such a connection to what you talk about. Very beautiful work. Thanks so much for everything youre doing. ❤
This was a great watch! This is only my second video of yours that I’m watching and I am excited to learn more about Norse Paganism and your journey with it! It’s so interesting to see how different and similar some faiths are. I was brought up as a Hindu, and most of my life I have believed in Hinduism. And for us, our relationship to our Gods and Goddesses is a very personal one. Each family has their own beliefs and way of practicing Hinduism, (which to be fair wasn’t even a religion until the British lumped all of us into one label) and we can pray or worship anywhere really, we don’t have to go to the temple weekly or anything like that. I always found it confusing when I would hear Christians policing other Christians how to do this or that because I always thought everyone’s religion was a relationship mostly between them and their gods/goddesses. And I think the lack of community based living is more of a North American thing than anything else because when I briefly stayed in Italy a few years ago, I found there to be a big idea of community there and same with India. I feel like that’s more of a cultural thing, but I agree that creating a community with the people you live with is important.
I love what you wrote. Everyone has their own path to take, and our connections with spirit are our own. Man should not tell us how or who to believe in.
So far your channel is the closest thing I have right now to other Pagans. I've tried to find others on social media platforms but can't find anyone unfortunately.
Same 👋
Same. Also basically every person in this faith kinda lives in the US and as a german this is pretty annoying. I'd love to talk to people tho, no matter from where they are. But yeah i do have many questions and doubts and I'd need an expert to talk kinda 🤣
@@aerdraiochta yeah honestly that's why I'm looking for other Pagans. I'm not sure myself how to be Pagan as I'm new. I want to experience what a gathering is like so badly. I feel alone in this faith as most people I know are christian or atheist.
@@dillonfrancis2993 omg same!! I feel so lost!
@@aerdraiochta Aye, I'm in a small village in the UK, and from what I know, no one else around here practices this faith
Wow, everything you said resonates with me SO much! You've inspired me to seriously consider starting to makemy own videos because mythology has always been a passion of mine. I feel like paganism is just putting into concrete terms and practices all the things I already am passionate about and hold sacred.
Came across your channel as soon the gods talked to me and I was hooked after the first one! Love your channel and thanks for doing what you do! Skål
I wish there was a more active Roman Pagan community on the internet like this.
I've been figuring out my own path for Norse Paganism. I work with Odin and Thor. I love nature and animals. And I'm really really happy to find this video in my suggestions.
I love that you brought up the fact of the "Viking media". so many people I think fall into the media format without wanting to learn the real history of Nordic paganism. Keep the realism alive by teaching others of the truth of what we worship. Skàl
Always remember that there is much knowledge in the world to be had. Oðinn gave his eye for knowledge; sacrificed himself in his quest to know more. We cannot know as much as the Gods, but we can aspire to be better as individuals and as a community.
Thank you for this video. I've just started recently on the Norse path, Freyr and Odin have called. I'm still learning.
I haven't found any other Norse Pagans where I live (Texas) but I'm glad that I could find a small community here on TH-cam and people like you!
i am also a new comer who has heard the calls of odin, im in Georgia
Dawn of Heathen Coalition and Berk are in Texas.
San Antonio pagan here
I'll be moving back to Texas soon too. I'm an avid follower of the faith
Ive seen Thor actions with my own eyes and then I knew what had to be done
Hey Jacob. Canadian pagan here, from up in the Pacific Northwest. Really digging this channel. I've been walking the path of the Old Ones for over 40 years now and I've gotta say I really enjoy the energy you bring to your videos. What you said at about 5:40 into the vid was very telling - about how the 'system' is set up to extract as much from you as possible. So very true, my friend. Thanks for sharing! ;-)
You are awesome, I love your energy. I'm 32 and I've felt drawn to this for so long and listening to you speak on this just made me more excited. Can't wait to watch more of your videos!
I appreciate this video so much, I dare say most if not all of these things apply to Paganism as a whole even with as diverse we are. Thank you for this video, absolutely great things you shared.🖤
The Last Kingdom does a pretty good job of representing the old Norse religion I think, as well as how it lived side by side to Christianity. (It does get a little dramatized at some points but less than others) If you haven't seen it, strongly suggest.
The ending was amazing. Love your videos. I hope that your dreams will become reality. Skål 🍻
This popped up on my recs and I have to say, I needed the kindess and rancor here. Much love and well met!
I came across with this video, not for the video you made (the one you commented at the beginning of this video), but because i researched about Norse Mythology to understand AC: Valhalla. Great Video btw!
So, I've always felt most comfortable out in nature, like it was where I was meant to be, and I've always doubted Christianity, and I just came across this video and watched a couple other ones and this is something I believe. I've always gone around saying I'm non-religious and I didn't know this religion still existed and was always upset that Christianity forced it to the background, and this is really something I believe in, I just don't know how to get started. If there are some of you here willing to help me get started in this religion I would very much appreciate it.
What made you doubt Christianity? Sorry to hear that.
@@lukeulibarri3924 I know our faith is all about true love, ove for friend and enemy, to give even when it hurts, Jesus said "true love does not harm to another, when the pagans sacrificed others and even burned them to death as part of their yearly festival sacrifices,
these deceivers trying to say it is all about love sunshine and tip toing through the tulips, they themselves do not know all that is involved in this, or if they do they are twice deceived and deceiving,
like all cults and occultists they try to portray their way as all love, sunshine and soft shades of pink with cute little elves dancing on top of spotted mushrooms,
Jesus is the only true love and He was the ultimate sacrifice for our sins,
they practise animal and even in some cases human sacrifice, so they are not the sweet sinless innocent little pagans they try to say they are.
they may at first do mock sacrifices, but as they progress, it is far more dark then most people understand especially when they start to get into the deeper mysteries of their faith. the farther they go into their religion the more darkness they experience. and the worse they get.
I'm so glad I choose the true light that can only be found in Christ. God bless you.
@@lukeulibarri3924 the banning of Pokemon
@@wulver810 The banning by whom?
@@barb.gerhard9501 Agreed, God bless you too.
I have just started on my own path recently, doing a lot of reading and learning, this is an amazing religeon, and i have felt a pull to one of the Gods already!!
Our faith is so unique our god's have a vibration of personal development to each and all of us to grow as amazing people. You are so right about a misconception protrayed about our People in the media our People were so much more. Keep up the amazing work brother, we will have our own hall one day like you once said. Stay blessed Jacob.♥️👍🙏👌
This has helped me so much. Understanding what this religion is about makes me want to learn more about it. I grew up with Christianity in my family, although I never felt connected to it. Over the recent years however, my interest to understanding this religion has really opened my eyes. I'm learning right now, I can't say out right that I am practicing this religion on a daily basis. But the knowledge I have learned so far makes me appreciate this so much and gives me reason to believe in higher powers. I recently found this channel some few days ago, and needless to say it's peaked my interest more and more with each video I view. There seems to be something that is calling me to this faith, more and more each day. I don't know when I will see the gods but with my knowledge ever growing I feel as if it might be soon. Never in my life have I felt more connected to the earth than this year, I'm grateful for the eternally. Discovering this faith has also made me realize my family's history and the pride I had for my ancestors. This is a long comment, I know that, but it's so good to finally write what I've been feeling for months now.
Thank you for these videos, I am just starting my journey of discovery in the Norse Pagan faith. and already you have been so amazingly helpful.
As always the editing is so on point. Wonderful message. Your videos put me in a mindset thst allows me to be closer to the gods. Your channel is a blessing and the gods definitely approve.
Such an honest, wise and brilliant video. Thank you for sharing your mind/heart, it’s really helped and comforted me ✨
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Thank you for making this video. I began my Norse pagan journey one year ago. The first step for me was reading (a passion for nature the life of John Muir) that what really started me look at the world different and really trying to Connect with nature. I’m i’m currently doing my homework reading (the way of fire and ice the living traditions of north paganism) . Im currently getting ready for winter solstice. Thank you again for making these videos they are making me feel less alone as I find my way on this path.
I like what you said about your relationship with the gods changing. I felt the same way. When I first got in touch with Odin is just felt so much love for him and so much intensity. Then about a year later I stopped feeling Odin's presence. But I decided to stick it out and I still love him so much but were not really in the honeymoon phase anymore and that's ok. And Odin actually comes by and motivates me still. Especially when I pray to him. I feel like hes always teaching me lessons tbh
Greetings from Algeria Brother! May The alfather graces you! Skål 🍻!
Cool bro I am from algeria too and I think this culture is fascinating
Thank you for this video. It was about 40 years ago I read that Tacitus book and my world changed. I came at this from the Germanic traditions, endlessly seeking info from obscure writings. Eventually finding the Edda's and authors like Flowers and such. But honestly, the most important things I learned and am still learning came from the Gods themselves.
Even though I’ve only been a part of the community for less than a year I can definitely agree on all 5 points lol and you put all of them very well and especially on the 5th one, community is very important and I also hope to see ours grow and to eventually one day have a hall of our own
Thank you for sharing this! I needed to hear this! I’m crying a little...
Okay but I need at least a top 10 booklist to get started. I'm so scared of buying the wrong thing and practicing something completely different. Glad I found your channel today though!
I love your channel. There is one misconception that I noticed though. I'm a Norse Pagan but I used to be Christian and Christians do encourage people to do self-discovery at least in my experience. Maybe they didn't in your experience but they did in mine.
Very true, from my experience its a little different though. The same but in a different way
I'm so glad to have found this channel. I have currently started to follow the norse pagan path. You got on many great points.
So.. I have never seen the Vikings show. I know I felt the call but I am not sure which God called for me.. Thank you Jacob. This video was so good I watched it twice because you described everything that I was feeling.
You felt the call because more than likely you have nordic ancestry. Especially with a name like densford.
My maiden name was Ashton.. I am not entirely sure where my surname resided. I do know my grandma was Dutch.
@@kaeladensford Dutch = Friesian... Germanic/Norse mixed ethno group. Modern Denmark was the Danes up north, Teutons in the middle, and Anglo-Saxons in the southern peninsula and spreading into northern Germany there. The Friesian, who became the Dutch, lived just west and south of the Anglo-Saxons and never really moved...
Loki likes to be stubborn and doesnt always want to play along or speak with you/me but he makes up for his tricks and willfulness in the end
The fact that others, like you, feel the same that I have felt warms my heart
This has put a lot of things into perspective for me. I first heard the call of Thor around 2 months ago as I was in my forge and a thunderstorm started as my first hammer blow fell. I'd never felt anything so exhilirating before. I've been on a journey to learn since then but it's been a struggle because christianity has been such a huge part of my life and has dominated my way of thinking for a long time. Thank you for this.
It's so hard being a norse pagan these days, my neighbors always get mad whenever I try to sacrifice their children to Odin.
Seriously! The yelling & screaming is disruptive to the human sacrifice ritual. People simply have no manners any more.
@@jeffwhallin5293 yelling and screaming? Pfft, they're not going to Valhalla.
That's great, I love it!
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omg i was already thinking that this only happens to me
My favorite media representation of the Viking culture is still the Vykruls in World of Warcraft. 🤣All kidding aside (I'm not though), very good points Jacob. I actually enjoy the solitary aspect of this religion. My least favorite part of being in the Christian church was having to go to church. Especially the part of the service where they make you shake hands with everyone. Now it's just me and the trees or the bees or my spinning wheel, w/e. It's great to meet like-minded people, but I prefer the less structured way that we do get-togethers.
All hail lesson #2 bc that affects LIFE, everything in it. That is sheer wisdom! Thank you Jacob, for all of this!
I have experienced that simply reaching out in respect is effective & appreciated so thanks for pointing out #3 too.
Really beautiful video. Thanks for being a good brother, creating community.
I am so glad I've come across your channel. So informative!
"Completely alone and Isolated" while learning.
I knew this would be for me.
Im new to norse paganism your videos have helped me thank you
Thank you for being honest. There’s a reason this video showed up on my recommendation. It sounds like a lot of work (everything in life is) but I figured religion would be easy. I’ve never felt connected to any faith and Norse Pagan always intrigued me. Perhaps from the media and history but I’m not really sure - disconnection of the Christian God could have also played a huge part for me. I’m very introverted and wouldn’t like putting my time into other people, a community sounds nice but gatherings and having to socially interact isn’t my thing. There’s a reason my circle of friends don’t make a circle lol. As harsh as that sounds but that’s just the type of person that I’ve been. People are draining and I recharge alone not sure if I could get into something like this and go through the motions. Love nature and it’s beauty but absolutely hate being outside. Terrified of insects and predators not to mention that I’m a germaphobe. 😂 I do agree with you about the rhythm of this 9-5 bs. That I’m truly actually tired of. Who knows, perhaps I’ll have an epiphany and maybe not be so stubborn...
Well explained, thank you! I recently have become a völva, and it has been the way inward to myself. Everything you say, I can relate to! Thank you for spreading your knowledge!
Great guy. You have done great sir, talking about these points.
I enjoy your vids we gain so much knowledge from them! Cant wait to maybe attend the Norse Pagan gathering in the northwest to find others like me again
I hear you there! Worshiping alone is fine to, but I'd love to find a kindred. (Also in the NW)
@@waynebrandon4351 where you at? I'm in Idaho
@@gagedevaney5115 I'm in Tacoma WA...
It was fascinating to hear about your experiences, I did want to comment however to clear up some misconceptions about Christianity. We as Christians are called to study, meditate, and pray on our own far more regularly than only through our communal meetings, albeit this is something that American Christianity struggles with. The "I believe in Jesus and that's the end of it" is contrary to the faith. We are called to study and learn so that we can act, becoming more holy, bearing good fruit, and becoming more like Christ. It's also important to note the many schools and PHDs dedicated to theology. We are to learn as much as we can about God. My personal library contains hundreds of books on theology that I use to learn more from. We have 2000 years of church history with brilliant men that we still draw knowledge from. The practice of some Christians that do not studying and pursue holiness is contrary to our faith. I just wanted to clear up that misconception.
I think it really depends on the denomination, some encouraging much study alone and together. However how I was raised was anything outside “standards” was a no no. My mom taught me so much about my body and how it would work as I grew older, what marriage would be like, encouraged me to read and learn so I would know what else was out there so when I did marry I knew far more than women who were decades older than me. None of my friends knew what I knew, nothing close. They still don’t. While I have stepped away from my denominational upbringing, my faith and spirituality is stronger and I have eyes wide open, seeing all the lies pushed on me while growing up.
"Norse paganism is the religion with homework."
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May the allfather bless you ans brand you more wisdom... Greetings from a brazilian Odinist/heathen/pagan.
In the halls of valhalla where rhe brave ones shall live forever.
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I'm new to this faith and still have a lot of homework to do, but the points you made about community (or lack thereof), and the need to rekindle our bonds, really hit home.
About sacrifices.
It was not really about the blood and gore, correct me if I'm wrong. But wasn't it about sacrificing something of great value or meaning.
Back then it might have been a good horse. But today those thing don't have the same value to most of us. So other sacrifices needed, so... good bye my faithful tesla.
Thank you for this. Living in the “Bible Belt” it has indeed been lonely, but the like minded people I’ve met are awesome. And yea you hit the nail on the head with consumerism…just look at the Christian wealth gospel
Me: Watching Hololive streams
TH-cam: “Wanna watch a video that has nothing to do with your interests or search history?”
Me: Watches video
Me: “Very interesting”
TH-cam: “Glad you liked it, now back to your vtubers”
I am just recently wanting to become part of this religion. I said odin.. show me the way, show me people to startme down this path to know you and your world. And 10 mins later. I found this video.. I have subscribed and will be following. Thank you for your videos and advice and An even bigger thank you to Odin..
I LOOK FORWARD TO MORE VIDEOS!!!
Absolutely right on the community and gathering. Speaking to each others with the intentions of meeting in person to share is so important. Fire side nights, Mead, ale horns, folklore and the faith is so rewarding to immerse yourself. Thank you.