I grew up as a Jehovahs Wittness. I never could fit into Christianity but without faith I felt lost. Your channel has opened my eyes to not only the faith of my ancestors, but also my own. Thank you for listening to Odin. He was right when he said what you should do. It's amazing. Thank you brother.
Just a follow up. I did my first offering today. I went to a spot in my backyard and offered 2 items from my heart to Freya. Your videos have helped me overcome that fear and now I feel confident in my path. I wanted to provide this small follow up for you my friend. :) Thank you! - Even put my feet in the dirt.
JEHOVAH WITNESS, is not a branch of Christianity, IT'S A CULT!!! plain and simply. But on the other hand, u made a smart, really smart choice to follow The Allfather!
Hey just today I decided to search about the norse religion after feeling a pull towards it and found this video. I think this is a sign for the gods that this is right path for me.
it is wonderful that you are looking into this religion. a word of caution is that if u searched for something, the results are of an algorithm, and not signs. for instance, if you like a certain video, more of the same will pop up on your feed. i wish you the best. ;)
Same here. Ive felt a pull to this religion for some time and did some research. Found this page. And I'm quite happy I have. I'm so ready to get back into my roots ❤️
Illuminati said to bring all your illegal drugs and place them on the counter of your local police station for the freemason witch orgy there tonight do it right now Satans orders Avelina said right away.
I have been meandering, kind of lost....raised as a Christian, but never really a part of it. I know I have never felt that I belonged anywhere. But what is so strange, is that I wasn't searching and simply by chance came across this video. Even stranger, at the beginning, I felt a sense of peace, and tears started to fall. So strange. I watched the entire video, and I felt..... almost at home. Again, like I said, very strange. But I intend to watch more of your videos. Just maybe, this is what I am searching for, without realizing it. So sorry for the long story.
No need to be sorry, my friend! Although I came from a Roman Catholic background I have never felt drawn towards that damn religion. Recently I have been feeling so drawn towards the Norse Pagan lifestyle, it totally speaks to me!
Omg!!!!!! That’s crazy I felt the same when the video started. I felt a peace and started crying so much. I’m not sure why but there is a sense of happiness. 😢
Crying is often a release, or relief. As a kid did you ever (or can you relate to this anyway) get hurt, a splinter, a skinned knee, a mean kid being a butthead, some painful or scary event, & not cry, just run home, (or maybe as an adult something happened), & you're being brave... and then you get to a safe place, or a safe person, & that instinct that held in the emotions & made you focus on getting help or healing or inside or whatever was needed, can relax and THEN the tears came or maybe a little anger or outrage - the release of what you held in until you felt at home & protected or not alone or not at risk....? Religion can make people suppress feelings or thoughts or bury their natural responses & suppressing is stressful. You don't have to here. You don't have to fit in a box & conform. Your true self is appreciated & in that atmosphere people can thrive. We can do so much better if we can be real, & we feel so much better that way, that it's a natural reflex to cry out what's been held in & it's very healthy to! I could be feeling whimsical but it sounds like a welcome, like you were recognized & given the gift of release, welcomed home to the Old Ways. I won't dictate to you what it means to you but it did occur to me bc I found that's similar to how I felt. I didn't cry, I froze in wonder but there was a feeling deep inside where I could feel something like crying, that release of tension floating away. It might take more to clean your spirit of any enforced repression if that was the sitch. "Better out than in!" We were given feelings for a reason. They're signs, little messages that tell us what works for us & what doesn't or didn't. It's a strength to have feelings. We don't embrace or inflict fear, here. Crying often means comfort, actually - that now in a safe place to feel & be yourself. & Paganism is a wide field of ways, it might be that in general, the right to respect your own nature & to gather with others who will & who'll see the beauty in that as equals.
No matter how new or old to the faith , I really believe we can always learn something from your videos and your point of view. Amazingly done as always.
After losing my older brother and hearing your opinion on the afterlife really made me optimistic that I’ll see him again after this life, with me being a Norse pagan and him being agnostic.
There are so many "brosatru" channels out there, so I really appreciate your grounded and "down to earth" perspecitve. It's refreshing, and yours is probably my most favorite now. Keep up the good work my friend!
@@SomeName_AlsoHandlesSucc I think he means that he doesn't acknowledge that Norse paganism is a religion founded on the ancestors of the Germanic peoples (primarily Scandinavia and other contemporary germanic nations). Though I'll say that Norse Paganism is in no way limited to those ethnicities! The gods may be worshipped by everyone. It is just important especially to those with ancestral links as it is what our fathers before us worshipped and honoured.
I always felt something healing or spiritual in the woods but as an atheist I brushed it off. After hearing "Viking" songs a few times I just searched about the religion and you describe it very well. I'm definitly starting this journey!!
That’s kinda where I am now. I’ve always felt more at home in the forest and mountains compared to the big cities. So recently I’ve just been pulled towards it and decided to look more into it to see if it’s something I’d be interested in being apart of it
Always been agnostic my whole life. Been going through withdraws recently, out of pain I screamed and cried to the gods to give me strength. The very next day my craving went away… I’m a very self aware individual, It baffles me how this has happened. I appreciate the introductory video to Paganism, and I believe you have a new heathen brethren.👌
We have a church in Denmark called (forn sidr) and a burial site/ cemetery where we are buried with a stone ship on top. Cause you legally can't be sendt out in a ship when dead so therefore. Many others here choose to get their ashes over the water with flowers or being burried with a tree to grow on top of you grave to give back to nature and also the life tree so yeah. 😊
I'm excited about the direction of heathenism in the future. Just 20 years ago, many of us only had Norse themed Wicca. Now, there's creators not only giving historical accounts, but archeological evidence of our faith's practice.
I came to Norse Spirituality thru my interest in literature. I had a friend who was Asatru (RIP). I am a PanPagan since I also derive inspiration from Ancient Greek & Roman texts.
I was Mormon as a child, but fell out of it before I was the age of 10. It just felt wrong. Then I was an atheist for the longest time, and then I finally followed up a repetitive dream I had, and it connected to Odin. Since then, the dream has stopped. Pretty sure Odin led me to the knowledge, even if I didn't pursue it immediately like I should have. Now that I'm learning more, I'm pretty sure Odin called to me. Still not sure why! But I'm very happy to honor his call.
I'm still new on this journey, but I had been getting norse paganism on my believe it or not tik-tok for months before I finally got the sign, while watching them I always felt a connection to what I was being shown, and when I finally started doing my research your videos showed up on my recommendations. I believe this is the path I am meant to take and I feel as if I'm right where I meant to be. I can't thank you enough for sharing all these facts and continuing to teach not only me, but so many others as well.
This went from just research, to actually getting into it, I have been forced to place my faith in the Christian God. I never felt at peace. However as I got into it, I found that I feel at peace in Norse Paganism. Thank you for opening my eyes.
Have u actually tried to follow the “Christian God” or did u just go to church on sundays? Did u actually read the Bible or did u just listen to word being preached by a pastor? The Christian God will not be found in a Church building there’s so many denominations that it causes confusion well the true God is found in the Bible that’s it, these pagan gods are actually fallen angels aka DEMONS when Jesus came from heaven he exposed these “gods” for what they really were
I am a Norse Pagan since November 2020, and my life is just better with this religion! Your videos are really great! I am glad that I am a Norse Pagan!
So happy I found this. Been having a strong pull this direction recently. Got so many chills while watching this and brought to tears multiple times because of joy and feeling home. ❤️
I always talk about divine timing with my close friends and this video could not have come at a better time. Keep up the great work, and I hope someday I can join you on your journey.
Just recently someone not too far from where I live reached out to me through social media. She seemed to be desperate because she asked me a thousand questions about the right way to worship Freyja and give offerings. Jacob, if it hadn't been for you and your videos, I'm not sure how I would've answered. I gave her the same basic advice that you give. She was quite pleased and more at ease about it, and I advised her to follow you as well. Thank you again for your inspiration.
Well, I just stumbled upon your videos and you are a fellow Kentuckian! I really appreciate you taking the time to do these. I have been practicing for about a year. I agree in the past year I have had more communication from the gods than a god. During my first month, I had a few ravens follow me around. I took that as a sign from Odin I found the right path. I look forward to watching more videos and I cannot wait to meet others! I love that you have done this as well. It is hard to find fellow practicing folks.
Excellent video, Jacob. I really like your style. I've been walking the road of the Old Ones for over 40 years now, and man, it would have been so cool to have had your kind of knowledge when I was starting out ;-) Thanks man! ;-)
I’ve always felt a pull towards this faith. Ever since i was a child, in Catholic religion classes, I felt a pull towards paganism. I’m 25 now, and I’ve considered myself an early converter to Paganism. I’m here because I’m still learning, and unlike the catholic religion, the more I learn about this faith, the more whole I feel as a person.
When i tell people, that I'm talking to god/the gods , they call it praying . When i tell people that god/the gods talk to me, they call it insanity ☹️☹️☹️
People call it insane because people have talked to many gods of many different faiths, all of which conflicting, thus saying they talk back conflicts with what the majority of other people on the planet know. Most people on earth are religious, and most of those people are not whatever religion your following, and that applies to everyone. Sure, the abrahamic religions, mainly Christian religions dominate, but they are a fraction of all religious people, and even their similar religions conflict. When people hailing from multiple religions that conflict claim to have relationships with spirits and gods that conflict with eachothers beliefs, that is where the controversy ensues. Clearly all of these spiritual or divine connections cant all be true, as the majority of them conflict greatly with one another. To put it briefly, they simply do not believe in your religion, and thus dont think the gods your talking to exist, thus they think your relationship is delusional. But alas, the beauty in belief is that nobody knows, thus its up to the individual to determine what they believe to be true. And if anything, what to have faith in.
@@HumbleTimes22 “there is stuff” therefore “supernatural beings did it. Thinking otherwise is insane. You have to trust me because it’s unprovable.” Come on.
Very well done. As a side note: I have never had so many monotheistic adds in a row as watching this video. Rather telling what they target on their marketing...
TH-cam is owned by Google so you can go into Google & change your ad topics to get rid of that. Search how to find that spot. You can leave spirituality & paganism on the ok list but remove religion, bible quotes, & daily scripture type things. By religion they do mean churches or Abrahamic or other - not pagan, but organized religion, religious conversion oriented things (& that might include Ba'hai or something else less pushy, but it's mainly fundamentalist thumpers). The spirituality ones will be connection to nature, outdoorsy, not selling anything or any ideas & it won't affect you looking up any form of spirituality that way - bc turning off religion may actually limit the churches' answers to mundane questions that can come up in search results for simple nonreligious information !!! too, lol. They sometimes pay for their blogs & websites to be "pushed," & it's actually called that, to be given prominence. I worked a night shift, it's best you search how to alter your ad settings bc I might explain it wrong but it's online how to. I did it & it worked. It's coming up on here bc though it's specific where you can do the above, when none are removed they're treated as one big category: "religion & spirituality." & They go by what's most mainstream... Certain political matters have made certain religious "values" & conversation more prominent than it used to be, people are using keywords & that made religious ads more common, but yes they pay for the time slot why you said. & Someone religious could manipulate it to show on pagan topics or atheist places, unless we opt out of that ad category. I no longer see them. I see ads for Celtic or Norse jewelry, Scandinavian travel, Irish language materials, Slavic Rodnovary art once, & any of that rarely. I mostly get ads for food, clothing, travel, art supplies, music, and books.
As a practicing swedish witch I had a strange experience last night and I kind of have a feeling that I need to look more into the not so well known northern deities. Thanks for the vid ❤
2 things brought me to Norse Paganism. 1) My great grandmother’s tales (she was a Slavic/Norse storyteller). 2) Black metal/Folk Metal. And that was 30-40 years ago 😂
its spelled "Skål" lmao and its not an everyday thing that you say randomly, only really done on special occasions when you drink with friends or family
I grew up as a Muslim and have been feeling something towards Nordic traditions whether it be a spiritual experience or just a fascination and I just want to say thanks for the help for letting me learn
I'm not sure what has drawn me to Norse paganism or even how I came across your videos but you've cleared the smoke and shown me the path is mine to walk. Thank you!!
I don’t plan on changing faiths anytime soon (Baptist born and Bred), but I do love learning about other religions and faiths, so this video is still interesting to me.
@@lullz567 the way I see it, I am Christian. I believe in only one higher power, that being, well, god. And while little could ever change my beliefs (minus actually DYING and seeing myself as being wrong), I am open to learning about other religions. I’m not to say it’s impossible, but I’m also not to say it’s for sure.
I started down the Norse Pagan path in June of this year with my first blot I had for Mani, I recently did my first Odin Blot by myself and did a Hel sumbol during Winter Nights along with honoring my ancestors
As doing family history my family has traced back to gefjon godess it has literally called to me the moment I learned who she is and that we are connected in more then one way .... ur video is the first on my learning journey into norse paganism I'm so excited 😊
Ive explored several different faiths over my time but nothing had 'that feeling' I get that feeling when I feel norse paganism, I set it aside for almost a year now and I'm again drawn back, so here I am, this feels right to me.
My wife bought a odin figurine for herself and got it home and got a strong feeling it wasn’t for her it was for me and then I got confirmation last night odin is with me
A huge huge help , at 57 and digging into my spirituality after a lapse . I’ve always felt their was something deeper more meaningful . This video helped clear up some of my confusion .
since i was young i always believed in spirits and my ancestors watching over me. I always knew there was a greater power and a link to everything that all tied back to nature. i knew of a lot of religions, but none of them i could really see myself in when looking to the future. i’m scared to start, but im willing to try, since this has been the religion that has made me feel myself the most. thank you for making this so easy and welcoming for us, i appreciate everything.
The first real experience I had was a couple of years ago when I was asking myself about this and also to Odin, I kid you not I saw what seemed to be a singular red light appear right in front of me. At first I was scared but then realised that I wasn't meant to be scared at all, it was like a personal message and a calling for me to make a change in my life and become stronger and braver. Fast forward to now and I'm doing gym work and becoming stronger and less afraid ❤
I have a really strong connection with my dads side of my family, they come from Jutland. I’m excited to get back in touch with my ancestors who ever they may be. I’m excited for this journey
Not a lot of people believe me when I say my family is very supernaturally connected. One day in highschool I was in JROTC and I asked the all-father for guidance to make sure I called the correct directions. I didn't have time to memorize it either, only about 30 minutes for about 20 commands in a specific order. I did well on the assignment it was for, as well as being congratulated by the S1C. I cleared my mind later that day, connected again and said thank you. In my empty room from behind me in my right ear, (there was a wall behind me) I heard you are welcome. That was the first time a divine entity contacted me. Ever. The Christian god did not respond, when I was Baptist.
I grew up as a Baptist and I’ve been baptized and I never really felt the difference spiritually. If I’m in the woods or at the lake or in a pasture I feel more connected to the earth. I don’t feel comfortable spiritually trying to search for a god I don’t quite understand. When I watch Norse pagan movies with Vikings and what not I feel relaxed and connected with them.
Hey! First of all thank you for making these videos! I just want to share my story of losing and finding faith. When I was a child I was raised as a christian. I was so devoted I wanted to become a priest (I live in Hungary so it felt natural to be christian). When I became a teenager I began to question existence, and so my spiritual guides literally expelled me from learning more, saying "we don't need agnostics and nay-sayers here". So for the last 20 or so years I was faithless. At first I felt free, like some great wheight fell off my shoulders. But now at 31 I realized I was drifting and had nothing to rely on, nothing to hold on to. The last few years especially felt like I was trapped in a loop of tragedies and hardships. The first of these was my bride leaving me but returning to me every year since. It was a really curious case of a love-hate relationship. We both love each-other to this day but somehow we can't be together for longer periods of time. And then I read the Prose Edda out of curiosity last year. I started to dive into norse mythology and found out about Hati and Sköll. For the first time in many years I finally found something I can relate to. And I think this is what make norse paganism great. There are many stories that are just common. and you can draw paralells between life and mythological stories. There is always a moral lesson that can be interpreted into life much more easily than any other religion. So again: thank you! Sharing this religion with people is something that makes me more committed than ever.
Thank you for teaching me so much about this faith which I can't have enough information about it in Taiwan. And also no Norse Pagan community can be found so far east in Asia. So...really, thank you so much.
I did a completely improvised offering to the all father today. I know nothing about the faith yet but i asked him to help me learn my own path and learn the faith. Its genuinly the first time ive felt anything actually spiritual and i cant wait to learn more
Thank you for this video mate 👍 Only been into Norse paganism for about 1year now and ur video is one of the best and easiest to understand well done brother!
Great video Jacob! I shared this to my mate and this video seems a better way to tell people on what is Norse Paganism. As always, I hail to you and hail to Odin and hail to all the gods!
Upon listening to Nordic music and chants I felt very close to my spiritual side. Glad I found this video. I come from monotheistic religion myself, and so this is a very interesting religion to learn about and see if its something for me.
Thank you very much for this find bad a kid I was forced to be pentecostal Christian and when I tired 18 I stopped . Between 18 and now 46 I really did not have a set faith . But this past year I Started reading and watching more videos on Norse Pagan, and I found it really Calms my soul. So now I’m trying to find who to worship and giving offerings to the gods
Not long ago I saw a post on Instagram that said “Jesus may love you, but Odín wants you to level the fuck up!” Truest words I have ever seen, now I’m considering becoming a full-on Norse Pagan ⚔️
Hello fellow Kentuckian! Cave Run is awesome, been fishing and swimming there since I was a kid. Thanks for making these videos, I love learning about religions.
Regarding the afterlife; I actually believe Helheim to be a peaceful afterlife. It may not be as grand as Valhalla, but it's not necessarily like the Christian hell. It's not a realm meant to punish, merely a place you go to after you die. I don't think Hel herself is scary or scornful- but instead, she is very patient. I'll be happy to join her when my time comes.
I learnt about my Viking heritage and got stuck into it happily and I was so interested and felt a pull towards it with the mythology and all I love it
Hello I don't know if you will see this but this video is helping me a lot. I have been searching for something to feel comfortable with Christianity never made me feel that way. But the Norse gods did, growing up I learned about the Greeks and Egyptians but as I learned about more mythologies like Norse for some reason I really enjoyed it. Yes I still have questions and I am honestly a little cautious about it. But I still feel drawn to this I wear Odin's symbol on a necklace and a ring and I have three runes on my body tattooed. Thank you for making this video and sharing your wisdom I'm going to keep looking into it and learn more. I honestly wish we could talk one and one so I could know more but again your video does help me thank you.
My path while meeting only a few others of this faith/belief has taught that everyone's path is different. There is no wrong way or right way on your journey. There is your way. Enrich it by listening to as many stories from as many travelers as you can. The power of the internet can allow us to share our stories. Travel well my friends. Frostproof,FL.
The way you present information in your videos is so refreshing. I love the "perfessional" lecture feeling. In general, no specific to your videos, I wonder if there is a nonbinary term for followers. One of the reasons I'm, personally, drawn to the norse pantheon is how accepting it feels. Especially having a shape-shifter gender Bender among the halls. Even within Norwegian they have some "neutral" terms, which I feel like rings true to ancestors acceptance. More or less thinking out loud. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your content. Skål!
I woke up this morning to the sounds of birds and it was loud. I looked out the window and thousands of black birds were flying all around my house. I've never seen anything like it. I could hear them on the roof, they were fluttering in front of my windows and flying back and forth. It lasted about 10 min and vanished as quickly as they came. I rarely see birds here in the desert where my husband is stationed. Thoughts?
I've been following you for closing in on a year and this videos still come in handy. Thank you, Jacob. Hail the gods! PS: Funny how I was having a crisis of faith when we first talk in January. Now I have met a few gods and I do believe.
I personally am not Norse pagan but my best friend is currently questioning if they are so I'm just trying to educate and your video is helping a lot thank you so much!
I am a Christian. Not really a die hard one, but you know… still. Saw a few videos diving into Norse stories, and figured I’d explore into it a bit. Not sure if I’d convert, but I think this is pretty interesting.
Ive been having a disconnection for 5 months now and I've really struggled to get back into the faith, so some other pagans told me to restart my learning process completely. So here I am, I've been in the faith for 3 years and the disconnect has really been hard on my relationship with the gods, I wanna reconnect with them, I was so much happier when I was connected, I love the gods and I look forward to rekindling my relationship with them and the spirits
I, myself am trying to transition from Christianity to Paganism, because in some ways I never felt truly accepted in it for who I am truly as a person. I have always felt and heard the whispers in the wind, even as a child, whenever the spirits or the gods were trying to warm me about something. Being in this journey through mentorship through your channel has absolutely meant everything, many things that I've always felt make sense, and I finally feel like I am in the right path, hopefully I get to do this journey as fun, open, and amazing as you have explained through several videos I've watched already :3
@@egp2497 i am a strong feminist, bi woman, and solely because I’ve mentioned saving money to move in with my boyfriend my family treated it as the worse for doing that before marriage, and a couple of years ago I came out as bi and my mom literally gave the cold treatment for months and they tried to force to go to talk to the church’s pastor about it… Its just been waay more toxic and humiliating that I ever thought it’d be, but since going through this journey I dont know, i’ve met people who have been a great support
@@melissavillalobosmonge2447I cant believe Your mother treated you like that and for being apart of the church thats a disgrace. We followers of Christ are meant to spread love no matter who you are. You are always Welcome to come back to Jesus and he will always be waiting for you ✝️❤
@@melissavillalobosmonge2447i understand your feelings, i also had an abusive catholic family and my mother was very nasty to me when she knew i was gay... I decided to become a Pagan and start a new better life, i think you are on the right path by becoming a Pagan and start a new life free from your abusive family... I wish you good luck my friend
I was brought up Christian and never felt it was right for me, I’ve always had a pull towards the Norse paganism religion and lifestyle. I’m excited to start this journey and find the right path for me.
I have never been religious, no one in my family has ever been. We live in Sweden which is now one of the countries with the least religious believers in the world. Because of this it seems very hard for me to find belief in something, that to me is not much different from fiction. Having never believed in anything else than science, switching my perspective makes me feel that I have to abandon a logical way of thinking, which seems impossible. I would love to see a video on this!
I’m here as an atheist looking to Convert so I feel you. Nothing says science and faith can’t align, in this case. For me it’s recognizing that many creation stories, and the coming of man isn’t true. We can use our minds and our hearts to find a path, I think the gods would appreciate that
This comment is quite old but I'm having a very similar experience. (except location, I'm in the U.S.) Zero previous religion of any kind. I'm also very new to all of this but I've been doing some reflection that have made me less resistant to the idea of gods and spirits. For me, after learning about the way we can connect with spirits and gods and the way they can connect with us, I realized some of my past experiences may have been spiritual in nature all along. At the time of these experiences they stood out to me as special, but I didn't recognize them as spiritual. For example, I once left a drawing outside in a beautiful natural area. Later that day I found a perfectly intact snake shed. That moment has always stood out to me, but only recently have I believed it was a nature spirit saying thank you for the gift. All my life I've loved snakes more than any animal, in the past I only saw it as an inerest of mine, or a hobby. But now, I see it as both an interest *and* a spiritual connection. This is how I've started to feel a genuine connection to this religion, but I'm just starting out and haven't felt any connection to the deities yet. But so far it's an amazing feeling! I feel as if my logical understanding of the world can coexist with my spiritual feelings and experiences, but it's been a gradual process. By best advice as someone in the same boat is to be completely honest with yourself, without any judgement. This isn't something you can force, but explore your feelings and senses with genuine curiosity. Sorry this comment is so long! I hope it can help you in some way, if only knowing that you aren't alone.
I feel like Wicca is calling me, but my homie got me interested in Norse paganism, paganism itself because I’ve been getting real close to myself in a way that I’m realizing as I’ve grown, that all the things I love, all the things that make my heart happy, are within nature. Within the sky and I know that I have a spiritual side. I wanna learn everything I can because there’s something that makes me feel at home with the concept that this universe is a huge all encompassing collection of souls, being controlled and influenced by our most powerful ancestors and common souls that continue to live on a closer plane of existence to human life.
My one true problem with Wicca is that it is entirely new age. The practice of witchcraft is not, and can be practiced by anyone. But the actual beliefs outlined in Wicca, are extremely new. Norse Paganism is something based on ancestral practices. Celtic Paganism would be similar as well, and the closest thing Wicca has to historical practices as it takes heavily from Celtic Myth
I been trying to learn bout Norse Paganism and it been hard because i been didn't know where to start i felt the Gods especially Thor and odin i grew up a "Christian" But it didn't feel right but i gave it up a year ago an i never felt better this video/ channel has change everything for me an i never been closer to myself an i felt my Ancestor call me and thank to wisdom of odin i will make them proud!
There were a few things I loved instantly when I began to explore Germanic Paganism. One was the internal fire that erupted as I learned about the history and heritage of my ancestors. I felt like I was discovering my family again. The other thing was how human the Aesir and Vanier became. You mentioned Odhinn rarely Makin an appearance and, well, how fitting for the Wandering One to be aloof, to be silent, then come and deliver something that floors you. I find Freyja and Thorr readily accessible, Freyr as well, but that is there very nature when you study about them. I caught onto the non vikingness of the faith early on, and I'm glad I did. It's a natural faith for anyone and quite simply put, if you're not interested, you'll know. Good talk my friend!
I am not a beginner in this faith or what I like to call, simply a way of life. With that said I still enjoyed this video, it can bring us all back to what this faith, way of life is truly about. You can make this faith as simple or as complicated as you want. Great video
for years I've felt like there was something missing in my life and I have known about Norse paganism for many years and recently started to feel a pull to it and the more I looked into it the stronger that feeling became and I'm still trying to understand everything but it's all so so fascinating and beautiful to learn about
I grew up as a Jehovahs Wittness. I never could fit into Christianity but without faith I felt lost. Your channel has opened my eyes to not only the faith of my ancestors, but also my own. Thank you for listening to Odin. He was right when he said what you should do. It's amazing. Thank you brother.
Just a follow up. I did my first offering today. I went to a spot in my backyard and offered 2 items from my heart to Freya. Your videos have helped me overcome that fear and now I feel confident in my path. I wanted to provide this small follow up for you my friend. :) Thank you! - Even put my feet in the dirt.
Hello fellow JW escapee! :) Nice to see another person find their way to the gods! :)
JEHOVAH WITNESS, is not a branch of Christianity, IT'S A CULT!!! plain and simply. But on the other hand, u made a smart, really smart choice to follow The Allfather!
I too, grew up a JW. I escaped it too. I am drawn to Norse paganism.
@@danielbergersen4459 Do not have to tell me twice. Im considered an "apostate" as I am very outspoken against what they do.
Hey just today I decided to search about the norse religion after feeling a pull towards it and found this video. I think this is a sign for the gods that this is right path for me.
It's a great sign!!! 🧙♂️👌
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it is wonderful that you are looking into this religion. a word of caution is that if u searched for something, the results are of an algorithm, and not signs. for instance, if you like a certain video, more of the same will pop up on your feed. i wish you the best. ;)
Same here. Ive felt a pull to this religion for some time and did some research. Found this page. And I'm quite happy I have. I'm so ready to get back into my roots ❤️
Illuminati said to bring all your illegal drugs and place them on the counter of your local police station for the freemason witch orgy there tonight do it right now Satans orders Avelina said right away.
I have been meandering, kind of lost....raised as a Christian, but never really a part of it. I know I have never felt that I belonged anywhere. But what is so strange, is that I wasn't searching and simply by chance came across this video. Even stranger, at the beginning, I felt a sense of peace, and tears started to fall. So strange. I watched the entire video, and I felt..... almost at home. Again, like I said, very strange. But I intend to watch more of your videos. Just maybe, this is what I am searching for, without realizing it. So sorry for the long story.
I hope you find peace soon my love! Its ok for the long story, I enjoyed reading your journey to get here
i am somewhat new and what i’ve learned is we are all welcome, you included my friend
No need to be sorry, my friend! Although I came from a Roman Catholic background I have never felt drawn towards that damn religion. Recently I have been feeling so drawn towards the Norse Pagan lifestyle, it totally speaks to me!
Omg!!!!!! That’s crazy I felt the same when the video started. I felt a peace and started crying so much. I’m not sure why but there is a sense of happiness. 😢
Crying is often a release, or relief. As a kid did you ever (or can you relate to this anyway) get hurt, a splinter, a skinned knee, a mean kid being a butthead, some painful or scary event, & not cry, just run home, (or maybe as an adult something happened), & you're being brave... and then you get to a safe place, or a safe person, & that instinct that held in the emotions & made you focus on getting help or healing or inside or whatever was needed, can relax and THEN the tears came or maybe a little anger or outrage - the release of what you held in until you felt at home & protected or not alone or not at risk....? Religion can make people suppress feelings or thoughts or bury their natural responses & suppressing is stressful. You don't have to here. You don't have to fit in a box & conform. Your true self is appreciated & in that atmosphere people can thrive. We can do so much better if we can be real, & we feel so much better that way, that it's a natural reflex to cry out what's been held in & it's very healthy to!
I could be feeling whimsical but it sounds like a welcome, like you were recognized & given the gift of release, welcomed home to the Old Ways. I won't dictate to you what it means to you but it did occur to me bc I found that's similar to how I felt. I didn't cry, I froze in wonder but there was a feeling deep inside where I could feel something like crying, that release of tension floating away. It might take more to clean your spirit of any enforced repression if that was the sitch. "Better out than in!" We were given feelings for a reason. They're signs, little messages that tell us what works for us & what doesn't or didn't. It's a strength to have feelings. We don't embrace or inflict fear, here. Crying often means comfort, actually - that now in a safe place to feel & be yourself. & Paganism is a wide field of ways, it might be that in general, the right to respect your own nature & to gather with others who will & who'll see the beauty in that as equals.
No matter how new or old to the faith , I really believe we can always learn something from your videos and your point of view. Amazingly done as always.
After losing my older brother and hearing your opinion on the afterlife really made me optimistic that I’ll see him again after this life, with me being a Norse pagan and him being agnostic.
There are so many "brosatru" channels out there, so I really appreciate your grounded and "down to earth" perspecitve. It's refreshing, and yours is probably my most favorite now. Keep up the good work my friend!
Ive noticed that too the whole "bro" aspect of it that has popped up. His approach us much more intellectually interesting and palatable.
He doesn't even recognize that it's an ethnic-european religion. I would consider this channel brosatru type content because of that fatal flaw
@@mattvdh What do you mean?
@@SomeName_AlsoHandlesSucc I think he means that he doesn't acknowledge that Norse paganism is a religion founded on the ancestors of the Germanic peoples (primarily Scandinavia and other contemporary germanic nations). Though I'll say that Norse Paganism is in no way limited to those ethnicities! The gods may be worshipped by everyone. It is just important especially to those with ancestral links as it is what our fathers before us worshipped and honoured.
One tip is to not watch USA channels on the subject. Scandinavian and German ones are more wholesome and knowledgable.
I always felt something healing or spiritual in the woods but as an atheist I brushed it off. After hearing "Viking" songs a few times I just searched about the religion and you describe it very well. I'm definitly starting this journey!!
That’s kinda where I am now. I’ve always felt more at home in the forest and mountains compared to the big cities. So recently I’ve just been pulled towards it and decided to look more into it to see if it’s something I’d be interested in being apart of it
Always been agnostic my whole life. Been going through withdraws recently, out of pain I screamed and cried to the gods to give me strength. The very next day my craving went away… I’m a very self aware individual, It baffles me how this has happened. I appreciate the introductory video to Paganism, and I believe you have a new heathen brethren.👌
We have a church in Denmark called (forn sidr) and a burial site/ cemetery where we are buried with a stone ship on top. Cause you legally can't be sendt out in a ship when dead so therefore. Many others here choose to get their ashes over the water with flowers or being burried with a tree to grow on top of you grave to give back to nature and also the life tree so yeah. 😊
I'm excited about the direction of heathenism in the future. Just 20 years ago, many of us only had Norse themed Wicca. Now, there's creators not only giving historical accounts, but archeological evidence of our faith's practice.
Although I’m not new to this branch of paganism I love seeing the beautiful places you film.
Honestly this comment makes my day better. It’s a lot of work to film out in the wild!
@@TheWisdomOfOdin I can imagine! Keep it up brother. It’s much appreciated.
@@TheWisdomOfOdin it's definitely cool areas
I came to Norse Spirituality thru my interest in literature. I had a friend who was Asatru (RIP). I am a PanPagan since I also derive inspiration from Ancient Greek & Roman texts.
I was Mormon as a child, but fell out of it before I was the age of 10. It just felt wrong. Then I was an atheist for the longest time, and then I finally followed up a repetitive dream I had, and it connected to Odin. Since then, the dream has stopped. Pretty sure Odin led me to the knowledge, even if I didn't pursue it immediately like I should have. Now that I'm learning more, I'm pretty sure Odin called to me.
Still not sure why! But I'm very happy to honor his call.
AWESOME HAIL ODIN
I'm still new on this journey, but I had been getting norse paganism on my believe it or not tik-tok for months before I finally got the sign, while watching them I always felt a connection to what I was being shown, and when I finally started doing my research your videos showed up on my recommendations. I believe this is the path I am meant to take and I feel as if I'm right where I meant to be. I can't thank you enough for sharing all these facts and continuing to teach not only me, but so many others as well.
Thank you for these videos, I have never really followed any faith but have always been interested in spirituality.
This went from just research, to actually getting into it, I have been forced to place my faith in the Christian God. I never felt at peace. However as I got into it, I found that I feel at peace in Norse Paganism. Thank you for opening my eyes.
Have u actually tried to follow the “Christian God” or did u just go to church on sundays? Did u actually read the Bible or did u just listen to word being preached by a pastor? The Christian God will not be found in a Church building there’s so many denominations that it causes confusion well the true God is found in the Bible that’s it, these pagan gods are actually fallen angels aka DEMONS when Jesus came from heaven he exposed these “gods” for what they really were
I am a Norse Pagan since November 2020, and my life is just better with this religion! Your videos are really great! I am glad that I am a Norse Pagan!
Hey, how do you worship your god(s) I just started and am trying to figure it out
@@nicholastaylor564 just talk to them and thank them offer them things you can find more details online just gotta do some digging.
Just know your not talking to anything
@@GeneralRaam-0Just know nobody cares
So happy I found this. Been having a strong pull this direction recently. Got so many chills while watching this and brought to tears multiple times because of joy and feeling home. ❤️
I always talk about divine timing with my close friends and this video could not have come at a better time. Keep up the great work, and I hope someday I can join you on your journey.
I’ve been following this path for about 2 years or so now, always enjoy your videos. Sometimes it’s nice to return to the basics. Skal!
think you meant to say, SKÅL!
Just recently someone not too far from where I live reached out to me through social media. She seemed to be desperate because she asked me a thousand questions about the right way to worship Freyja and give offerings. Jacob, if it hadn't been for you and your videos, I'm not sure how I would've answered. I gave her the same basic advice that you give. She was quite pleased and more at ease about it, and I advised her to follow you as well. Thank you again for your inspiration.
Happy to hear! Glad my videos have been able to help you!
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Well, I just stumbled upon your videos and you are a fellow Kentuckian! I really appreciate you taking the time to do these. I have been practicing for about a year. I agree in the past year I have had more communication from the gods than a god. During my first month, I had a few ravens follow me around. I took that as a sign from Odin I found the right path. I look forward to watching more videos and I cannot wait to meet others! I love that you have done this as well. It is hard to find fellow practicing folks.
Excellent video, Jacob. I really like your style. I've been walking the road of the Old Ones for over 40 years now, and man, it would have been so cool to have had your kind of knowledge when I was starting out ;-) Thanks man! ;-)
Just discovered this, I don't think you know how much this has helped me. Thank you so much for everything you do ❤️
Glad it helped you! Very proud of this video
I’ve always felt a pull towards this faith. Ever since i was a child, in Catholic religion classes, I felt a pull towards paganism. I’m 25 now, and I’ve considered myself an early converter to Paganism. I’m here because I’m still learning, and unlike the catholic religion, the more I learn about this faith, the more whole I feel as a person.
this video could not come at a better time thank you
Thanks for sharing! I finally got my Odin statue Sunday and sat my new altar up. I’m looking forward to going down this path!
When i tell people, that I'm talking to god/the gods , they call it praying . When i tell people that god/the gods talk to me, they call it insanity ☹️☹️☹️
It's insane to think there isn't any God's there is just to much beauty in the world for it to not of been crafted by them all
That's why I totally keep it to myself, except for online.
People call it insane because people have talked to many gods of many different faiths, all of which conflicting, thus saying they talk back conflicts with what the majority of other people on the planet know.
Most people on earth are religious, and most of those people are not whatever religion your following, and that applies to everyone. Sure, the abrahamic religions, mainly Christian religions dominate, but they are a fraction of all religious people, and even their similar religions conflict.
When people hailing from multiple religions that conflict claim to have relationships with spirits and gods that conflict with eachothers beliefs, that is where the controversy ensues. Clearly all of these spiritual or divine connections cant all be true, as the majority of them conflict greatly with one another.
To put it briefly, they simply do not believe in your religion, and thus dont think the gods your talking to exist, thus they think your relationship is delusional.
But alas, the beauty in belief is that nobody knows, thus its up to the individual to determine what they believe to be true. And if anything, what to have faith in.
You talking to god is a one way real conversation with nobody on the other end. When god talks to you: it’s making shit up.
@@HumbleTimes22 “there is stuff” therefore “supernatural beings did it. Thinking otherwise is insane. You have to trust me because it’s unprovable.”
Come on.
Very well done. As a side note: I have never had so many monotheistic adds in a row as watching this video. Rather telling what they target on their marketing...
That's really creepy 👀
TH-cam is owned by Google so you can go into Google & change your ad topics to get rid of that. Search how to find that spot. You can leave spirituality & paganism on the ok list but remove religion, bible quotes, & daily scripture type things. By religion they do mean churches or Abrahamic or other - not pagan, but organized religion, religious conversion oriented things (& that might include Ba'hai or something else less pushy, but it's mainly fundamentalist thumpers). The spirituality ones will be connection to nature, outdoorsy, not selling anything or any ideas & it won't affect you looking up any form of spirituality that way - bc turning off religion may actually limit the churches' answers to mundane questions that can come up in search results for simple nonreligious information !!! too, lol. They sometimes pay for their blogs & websites to be "pushed," & it's actually called that, to be given prominence. I worked a night shift, it's best you search how to alter your ad settings bc I might explain it wrong but it's online how to. I did it & it worked.
It's coming up on here bc though it's specific where you can do the above, when none are removed they're treated as one big category: "religion & spirituality." & They go by what's most mainstream... Certain political matters have made certain religious "values" & conversation more prominent than it used to be, people are using keywords & that made religious ads more common, but yes they pay for the time slot why you said. & Someone religious could manipulate it to show on pagan topics or atheist places, unless we opt out of that ad category. I no longer see them. I see ads for Celtic or Norse jewelry, Scandinavian travel, Irish language materials, Slavic Rodnovary art once, & any of that rarely. I mostly get ads for food, clothing, travel, art supplies, music, and books.
I am new to Norse Pagan, I did a search and this video popped up. I live in Morehead, right where you filmed this. If you're local, give me a shout!!
I hope my country Portugal becomes a Pagan country in the future, it would be nice if Norse Paganism become part of Portuguese Culture in the future
As a practicing swedish witch I had a strange experience last night and I kind of have a feeling that I need to look more into the not so well known northern deities. Thanks for the vid ❤
tip: connecting with thursday (Þor's day) is a good day to connect with Thor :)
25 years studying and practicing the faith would love to chat with ya
I was Christian 2 weeks ago, i found your channel and its helped me so much since then, thank you so much for this information, Skal!!
I have just started norse paganism. Thank you for this video! Very informative
Just really Dunking my head in this faith
So your vids have been massively helpful
2 things brought me to Norse Paganism.
1) My great grandmother’s tales (she was a Slavic/Norse storyteller).
2) Black metal/Folk Metal. And that was 30-40 years ago 😂
thank you so much for this. I've been wanting to explain to my children about my beliefs. this will be great for them to help to understand.
I see why you work with Freyja/Frigg . She feels way more loving than Odin. Now that I'm working with Freyja I feel way better. Skaal⚡
its spelled "Skål" lmao and its not an everyday thing that you say randomly, only really done on special occasions when you drink with friends or family
I grew up as a Muslim and have been feeling something towards Nordic traditions whether it be a spiritual experience or just a fascination and I just want to say thanks for the help for letting me learn
I love that you did this video outdoors in nature, very fitting and beautiful
I'm not sure what has drawn me to Norse paganism or even how I came across your videos but you've cleared the smoke and shown me the path is mine to walk. Thank you!!
I don’t plan on changing faiths anytime soon (Baptist born and Bred), but I do love learning about other religions and faiths, so this video is still interesting to me.
@@lullz567 the way I see it, I am Christian. I believe in only one higher power, that being, well, god. And while little could ever change my beliefs (minus actually DYING and seeing myself as being wrong), I am open to learning about other religions. I’m not to say it’s impossible, but I’m also not to say it’s for sure.
@@lullz567they are just implying the love learning about other religions as a Christian.
I started down the Norse Pagan path in June of this year with my first blot I had for Mani, I recently did my first Odin Blot by myself and did a Hel sumbol during Winter Nights along with honoring my ancestors
As doing family history my family has traced back to gefjon godess it has literally called to me the moment I learned who she is and that we are connected in more then one way .... ur video is the first on my learning journey into norse paganism I'm so excited 😊
Ive explored several different faiths over my time but nothing had 'that feeling' I get that feeling when I feel norse paganism, I set it aside for almost a year now and I'm again drawn back, so here I am, this feels right to me.
Awesome video! I have been enjoying the longer ones, especially with the scenery. That lake was really singing for ya!
My wife bought a odin figurine for herself and got it home and got a strong feeling it wasn’t for her it was for me and then I got confirmation last night odin is with me
I’ve felt called to Norse Paganism my entire life. I’m so glad this playlist exists because I have no idea where to start
A huge huge help , at 57 and digging into my spirituality after a lapse . I’ve always felt their was something deeper more meaningful . This video helped clear up some of my confusion .
I'm fresh new to Norse paganism and I'm so glad I found your channel it helps so much in learning
since i was young i always believed in spirits and my ancestors watching over me. I always knew there was a greater power and a link to everything that all tied back to nature. i knew of a lot of religions, but none of them i could really see myself in when looking to the future. i’m scared to start, but im willing to try, since this has been the religion that has made me feel myself the most. thank you for making this so easy and welcoming for us, i appreciate everything.
Morgan just turned in a Religious Equal Opportunity writing assignment last night. Haha A day late but I had her check out various older videos!
I’ve been an atheist my whole life but I feel a sort of calling to paganism and have always been pretty spiritual. Thank you for this video
Thank you so much! I love how calmly and nicely you explain everything!
The first real experience I had was a couple of years ago when I was asking myself about this and also to Odin, I kid you not I saw what seemed to be a singular red light appear right in front of me. At first I was scared but then realised that I wasn't meant to be scared at all, it was like a personal message and a calling for me to make a change in my life and become stronger and braver. Fast forward to now and I'm doing gym work and becoming stronger and less afraid ❤
Love the scenery of this video! Great info as well 💯
Wow, I've just updated my Religion at work to "Norse Pagan" and come across this video right now, that's a sign.
I have a really strong connection with my dads side of my family, they come from Jutland. I’m excited to get back in touch with my ancestors who ever they may be. I’m excited for this journey
Not a lot of people believe me when I say my family is very supernaturally connected. One day in highschool I was in JROTC and I asked the all-father for guidance to make sure I called the correct directions. I didn't have time to memorize it either, only about 30 minutes for about 20 commands in a specific order. I did well on the assignment it was for, as well as being congratulated by the S1C. I cleared my mind later that day, connected again and said thank you. In my empty room from behind me in my right ear, (there was a wall behind me) I heard you are welcome. That was the first time a divine entity contacted me. Ever. The Christian god did not respond, when I was Baptist.
This was a great help on my journy navigating the Asatru! Thank you and maybofin be with you! 🤘🏼
I grew up as a Baptist and I’ve been baptized and I never really felt the difference spiritually. If I’m in the woods or at the lake or in a pasture I feel more connected to the earth. I don’t feel comfortable spiritually trying to search for a god I don’t quite understand. When I watch Norse pagan movies with Vikings and what not I feel relaxed and connected with them.
Amazed to come across this channel, the beauty and freedom of praising the Gods after being a JW for many years is just magical. Thank you Brother.
Hey! First of all thank you for making these videos!
I just want to share my story of losing and finding faith. When I was a child I was raised as a christian. I was so devoted I wanted to become a priest (I live in Hungary so it felt natural to be christian). When I became a teenager I began to question existence, and so my spiritual guides literally expelled me from learning more, saying "we don't need agnostics and nay-sayers here". So for the last 20 or so years I was faithless. At first I felt free, like some great wheight fell off my shoulders. But now at 31 I realized I was drifting and had nothing to rely on, nothing to hold on to. The last few years especially felt like I was trapped in a loop of tragedies and hardships. The first of these was my bride leaving me but returning to me every year since. It was a really curious case of a love-hate relationship. We both love each-other to this day but somehow we can't be together for longer periods of time. And then I read the Prose Edda out of curiosity last year. I started to dive into norse mythology and found out about Hati and Sköll. For the first time in many years I finally found something I can relate to. And I think this is what make norse paganism great. There are many stories that are just common. and you can draw paralells between life and mythological stories. There is always a moral lesson that can be interpreted into life much more easily than any other religion.
So again: thank you! Sharing this religion with people is something that makes me more committed than ever.
Thank you for teaching me so much about this faith which I can't have enough information about it in Taiwan. And also no Norse Pagan community can be found so far east in Asia. So...really, thank you so much.
I did a completely improvised offering to the all father today. I know nothing about the faith yet but i asked him to help me learn my own path and learn the faith. Its genuinly the first time ive felt anything actually spiritual and i cant wait to learn more
For context I was raised without any religion at all.
No amount of how complex Norse paganism is I will love it and keep going no matter what happens
Thank you for this video mate 👍
Only been into Norse paganism for about 1year now and ur video is one of the best and easiest to understand well done brother!
Great video Jacob! I shared this to my mate and this video seems a better way to tell people on what is Norse Paganism.
As always, I hail to you and hail to Odin and hail to all the gods!
Upon listening to Nordic music and chants I felt very close to my spiritual side. Glad I found this video. I come from monotheistic religion myself, and so this is a very interesting religion to learn about and see if its something for me.
Thank you very much for this find bad a kid I was forced to be pentecostal Christian and when I tired 18 I stopped . Between 18 and now 46 I really did not have a set faith . But this past year I Started reading and watching more videos on Norse Pagan, and I found it really Calms my soul. So now I’m trying to find who to worship and giving offerings to the gods
Not long ago I saw a post on Instagram that said “Jesus may love you, but Odín wants you to level the fuck up!” Truest words I have ever seen, now I’m considering becoming a full-on Norse Pagan ⚔️
Hello fellow Kentuckian! Cave Run is awesome, been fishing and swimming there since I was a kid. Thanks for making these videos, I love learning about religions.
Regarding the afterlife; I actually believe Helheim to be a peaceful afterlife. It may not be as grand as Valhalla, but it's not necessarily like the Christian hell. It's not a realm meant to punish, merely a place you go to after you die. I don't think Hel herself is scary or scornful- but instead, she is very patient. I'll be happy to join her when my time comes.
I've decided to follow the footsteps of my ancestors and this video has really helped me understand Norse paganism and what I need to do.
I learnt about my Viking heritage and got stuck into it happily and I was so interested and felt a pull towards it with the mythology and all I love it
Thank you. This video has answered Alot of questions for me
Hello I don't know if you will see this but this video is helping me a lot. I have been searching for something to feel comfortable with Christianity never made me feel that way. But the Norse gods did, growing up I learned about the Greeks and Egyptians but as I learned about more mythologies like Norse for some reason I really enjoyed it. Yes I still have questions and I am honestly a little cautious about it. But I still feel drawn to this I wear Odin's symbol on a necklace and a ring and I have three runes on my body tattooed. Thank you for making this video and sharing your wisdom I'm going to keep looking into it and learn more. I honestly wish we could talk one and one so I could know more but again your video does help me thank you.
My path while meeting only a few others of this faith/belief has taught that everyone's path is different.
There is no wrong way or right way on your journey. There is your way. Enrich it by listening to as many stories from as many travelers as you can.
The power of the internet can allow us to share our stories.
Travel well my friends. Frostproof,FL.
When the student is ready the teacher will appear . Thank you so very much..
Thankyou as always Jacob, hail brother!
The way you present information in your videos is so refreshing. I love the "perfessional" lecture feeling.
In general, no specific to your videos, I wonder if there is a nonbinary term for followers. One of the reasons I'm, personally, drawn to the norse pantheon is how accepting it feels. Especially having a shape-shifter gender Bender among the halls.
Even within Norwegian they have some "neutral" terms, which I feel like rings true to ancestors acceptance.
More or less thinking out loud.
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your content. Skål!
I woke up this morning to the sounds of birds and it was loud. I looked out the window and thousands of black birds were flying all around my house. I've never seen anything like it. I could hear them on the roof, they were fluttering in front of my windows and flying back and forth. It lasted about 10 min and vanished as quickly as they came. I rarely see birds here in the desert where my husband is stationed. Thoughts?
I've been following you for closing in on a year and this videos still come in handy. Thank you, Jacob. Hail the gods!
PS: Funny how I was having a crisis of faith when we first talk in January. Now I have met a few gods and I do believe.
I have never really been religious, I am trying to find my calling for something more than life
I personally am not Norse pagan but my best friend is currently questioning if they are so I'm just trying to educate and your video is helping a lot thank you so much!
I am a Christian. Not really a die hard one, but you know… still. Saw a few videos diving into Norse stories, and figured I’d explore into it a bit. Not sure if I’d convert, but I think this is pretty interesting.
Ive been having a disconnection for 5 months now and I've really struggled to get back into the faith, so some other pagans told me to restart my learning process completely. So here I am, I've been in the faith for 3 years and the disconnect has really been hard on my relationship with the gods, I wanna reconnect with them, I was so much happier when I was connected, I love the gods and I look forward to rekindling my relationship with them and the spirits
I, myself am trying to transition from Christianity to Paganism, because in some ways I never felt truly accepted in it for who I am truly as a person. I have always felt and heard the whispers in the wind, even as a child, whenever the spirits or the gods were trying to warm me about something. Being in this journey through mentorship through your channel has absolutely meant everything, many things that I've always felt make sense, and I finally feel like I am in the right path, hopefully I get to do this journey as fun, open, and amazing as you have explained through several videos I've watched already :3
why weren’t you accepted?
@@egp2497 i am a strong feminist, bi woman, and solely because I’ve mentioned saving money to move in with my boyfriend my family treated it as the worse for doing that before marriage, and a couple of years ago I came out as bi and my mom literally gave the cold treatment for months and they tried to force to go to talk to the church’s pastor about it… Its just been waay more toxic and humiliating that I ever thought it’d be, but since going through this journey I dont know, i’ve met people who have been a great support
@@melissavillalobosmonge2447I cant believe Your mother treated you like that and for being apart of the church thats a disgrace. We followers of Christ are meant to spread love no matter who you are. You are always Welcome to come back to Jesus and he will always be waiting for you ✝️❤
@@melissavillalobosmonge2447i understand your feelings, i also had an abusive catholic family and my mother was very nasty to me when she knew i was gay... I decided to become a Pagan and start a new better life, i think you are on the right path by becoming a Pagan and start a new life free from your abusive family... I wish you good luck my friend
@@The_Real_Adachihave you no shame for taking advantage of other people's misfortunes to spreed your christianity?!
I was brought up Christian and never felt it was right for me, I’ve always had a pull towards the Norse paganism religion and lifestyle. I’m excited to start this journey and find the right path for me.
I have never been religious, no one in my family has ever been. We live in Sweden which is now one of the countries with the least religious believers in the world. Because of this it seems very hard for me to find belief in something, that to me is not much different from fiction. Having never believed in anything else than science, switching my perspective makes me feel that I have to abandon a logical way of thinking, which seems impossible. I would love to see a video on this!
I’m here as an atheist looking to Convert so I feel you. Nothing says science and faith can’t align, in this case. For me it’s recognizing that many creation stories, and the coming of man isn’t true. We can use our minds and our hearts to find a path, I think the gods would appreciate that
This comment is quite old but I'm having a very similar experience. (except location, I'm in the U.S.) Zero previous religion of any kind. I'm also very new to all of this but I've been doing some reflection that have made me less resistant to the idea of gods and spirits. For me, after learning about the way we can connect with spirits and gods and the way they can connect with us, I realized some of my past experiences may have been spiritual in nature all along. At the time of these experiences they stood out to me as special, but I didn't recognize them as spiritual. For example, I once left a drawing outside in a beautiful natural area. Later that day I found a perfectly intact snake shed. That moment has always stood out to me, but only recently have I believed it was a nature spirit saying thank you for the gift. All my life I've loved snakes more than any animal, in the past I only saw it as an inerest of mine, or a hobby. But now, I see it as both an interest *and* a spiritual connection. This is how I've started to feel a genuine connection to this religion, but I'm just starting out and haven't felt any connection to the deities yet. But so far it's an amazing feeling! I feel as if my logical understanding of the world can coexist with my spiritual feelings and experiences, but it's been a gradual process. By best advice as someone in the same boat is to be completely honest with yourself, without any judgement. This isn't something you can force, but explore your feelings and senses with genuine curiosity. Sorry this comment is so long! I hope it can help you in some way, if only knowing that you aren't alone.
I feel like Wicca is calling me, but my homie got me interested in Norse paganism, paganism itself because I’ve been getting real close to myself in a way that I’m realizing as I’ve grown, that all the things I love, all the things that make my heart happy, are within nature. Within the sky and I know that I have a spiritual side. I wanna learn everything I can because there’s something that makes me feel at home with the concept that this universe is a huge all encompassing collection of souls, being controlled and influenced by our most powerful ancestors and common souls that continue to live on a closer plane of existence to human life.
My one true problem with Wicca is that it is entirely new age. The practice of witchcraft is not, and can be practiced by anyone. But the actual beliefs outlined in Wicca, are extremely new. Norse Paganism is something based on ancestral practices. Celtic Paganism would be similar as well, and the closest thing Wicca has to historical practices as it takes heavily from Celtic Myth
This Video just answered slot of questions especially about giving offerings and connecting to the gods and goddess.
I been trying to learn bout Norse Paganism and it been hard because i been didn't know where to start i felt the Gods especially Thor and odin i grew up a "Christian" But it didn't feel right but i gave it up a year ago an i never felt better this video/ channel has change everything for me an i never been closer to myself an i felt my Ancestor call me and thank to wisdom of odin i will make them proud!
There were a few things I loved instantly when I began to explore Germanic Paganism. One was the internal fire that erupted as I learned about the history and heritage of my ancestors. I felt like I was discovering my family again.
The other thing was how human the Aesir and Vanier became. You mentioned Odhinn rarely Makin an appearance and, well, how fitting for the Wandering One to be aloof, to be silent, then come and deliver something that floors you. I find Freyja and Thorr readily accessible, Freyr as well, but that is there very nature when you study about them.
I caught onto the non vikingness of the faith early on, and I'm glad I did. It's a natural faith for anyone and quite simply put, if you're not interested, you'll know. Good talk my friend!
I’ve been binge watching your videos and I’m learning a lot
Thank you
I am not a beginner in this faith or what I like to call, simply a way of life. With that said I still enjoyed this video, it can bring us all back to what this faith, way of life is truly about. You can make this faith as simple or as complicated as you want. Great video
for years I've felt like there was something missing in my life and I have known about Norse paganism for many years and recently started to feel a pull to it and the more I looked into it the stronger that feeling became and I'm still trying to understand everything but it's all so so fascinating and beautiful to learn about
Why Norse paganism ? Why not Hinduism why not daoism? Why not Seeking the actual creator JESUS CHRIST THE TRUE GOD
Freyja was the first goodness to reach out to me❤
Another great video man, and I must say the beard is looking on point