Looking back on this video years later... Take a shot of coffee every time I say "KAH-FEE" like this. 😂

@Baldwin-iv445

Жыл бұрын

I am a Christian man, and I always will be one. But I respect both you and your faith which I believe, even if you may not, can lead you to paradise just by following your good practices.

@fallingleaves3985

Жыл бұрын

Great channel and video. I dig your laid back and down to earth energy. Peace!

@HERETOHELPPEOPLE729

8 ай бұрын

I don't think Norse pagans woke up and had a coffee ☕ and went straight to their laptop.!?🤔 That oath ring am I correct in thinking that it is supposed to be gold.?

@HERETOHELPPEOPLE729

8 ай бұрын

Hey don't get me wrong it's awesome buying stuff online and putting it on you or around your house and if thinking you are a Norse pagan makes you happy I'm happy for you. 100 percent 👍🏻😎

@carlexplorationandparanormal

2 ай бұрын

How about arm ring im interested

*ice giants plundering humanity* This guy: * sips coffe * nice

@PiracyandDumbbells

3 жыл бұрын

Make Thor proud and slay them.

@onesunnyday5699

3 жыл бұрын

🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🤣😅🤣😅

@MadonnaGrogan

Ай бұрын

Me doing same, wondrfull

As an atheist, I find these things facinating. For me, these rituals and practices are symbolic of mindfulness, routine, and looking back towards our root as humans, and as a part of nature

@aidanbode4874

3 жыл бұрын

That’s honestly very respectful

@dustinjackson4761

3 жыл бұрын

That's similar to how I view modern Heathenry and Paganism. There seems to be a rift between theism and atheism in the latter, but there's less of a debate in the former. In Heathenry, you don't have to believe in the Gods as literal beings. What's most important is the life you live now.

@McSquiddington

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. I'm an atheist myself, but some of my friends are Celtic Polytheists and I've found that their daily rituals are essentially slight variations on my own routine, on what I use to attain mindfulness and be present in the moment for a few minutes a day. Focusing and meditation are essentially secular practices if applied as they tend to be by people like, say, John Kabat-Zinn, but when theists mention the power of prayer, I think they're referring to their own mindful processes in a slightly different way. Whether they're praying to Odin, Saint Bridgid, Papa Legba, God or whatever else, they're focusing their entire attention on a single action for a few minutes. I'm almost positive you'd notice the same drop in systolic tension and cortisol levels in them that you would in someone who engages in a more secular or therapeutic form of meditation. In simpler terms, I don't think the body sees much difference between focusing on your breath and becoming present and, say, thanking your deity of choice for whatever went well for you, today.

@ilnec

3 жыл бұрын

I am an agnostic and I don't have any religious practice. But, if these things interest you, then you could try keeping some sort of altar or have some sort of practice. You do not need to believe in god(s) to practice. In some peoples' understanding of Judaism, for example, god is not a higher all-powerful being. For these people, God is a manifestation of the human need for authority and morality. Some gods exist because of the need for parental guidance or anything else for that matter. I would advise anyone to explore a practice. Believing in god can be whatever you understand it to be.

@KateEileen

3 жыл бұрын

As a non-theistic Druid (animist, actually) - mindfulness, intentional living, and taking time to connect with the natural world are key components of my practice. Walking in the woods, paying attention to how nature changes as the seasons change, learning about plants, animals, stones, history of place, and just stopping to listen are not “religious” activities, but they are deeply spiritual ones for me. We modern humans have so much disconnected ourselves from the natural world and it’s rhythms for so long that we have forgotten who we are! Time to change that!

I’m still new to being Norse pagan and this has helped me tremendously, thank you wise sir Odin has truly blessed you with knowledge.

@matteopellecchia5250

3 жыл бұрын

Me too i still need to understand Astaru and other thing

@kingjosh7572

3 жыл бұрын

Same im new as well and for the past week i just been researching and reading and watching vids theres so much to learn and im so thankfull to find this Faith

@kingjosh7572

3 жыл бұрын

And at firsr i thought i was the only one that feels connected more to the gods the Jesus or any other religion , my family is christrain but i believe in the old gods , but till next we meet /talk skal

@michaelray5595

3 жыл бұрын

New as well, been following a very meandering Pagan path.... but Norse Paganism really calls out.

@ashleysheree2406

3 жыл бұрын

I'm just now studying it. I've felt so lost and then all of a sudden These videos showed up on my timeline.

About seven or eight years ago I worked in an office. It was frankly hell. But there was a fish tank. It was so beautiful. Some times I had to wait hours for my ride home. So I'd talk to the fish, I gave them names. It was so peaceful. None if my co workers understood it. But to me they were nature and my friends. I think about fish alot. I hope they are doing well

@Rosepaku

3 жыл бұрын

That’s beautiful story 😊🐠🐟🐡

@dragondad7733

3 жыл бұрын

Fish are friends, not food

@bluelivesmatter8836

3 жыл бұрын

They definitely died

@dragondad7733

3 жыл бұрын

@Topo Topo its a finding Nemo quote

@somerandomblueperson3996

3 жыл бұрын

@@bluelivesmatter8836 Thank you.

"No matter the weather" just imagining him sitting there in a severe storm, rain blasting, just sipping his coffee.

@Bentons_Place-DIY

2 жыл бұрын

Sitting inside behind a screen, of course. Been there, done that. Love my coffee too.

@yourmajestyswill

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a coffee drinker thing 😂 I’ve stood out in the rain drinking coffee multiple times. Various reasons but sometimes the coffee is just keeping everything together lol

@estepanf

2 жыл бұрын

@@yourmajestyswill I think the rain makes the experience more intense and the coffee more enjoyable.

@majesticmoonfire9082

2 жыл бұрын

I've found a new beauty in nature since my spiritual awakening a new connection. I appreciate it even more then b4, I see the rain and even the snow in a different light. All of it is magical and can help ground u back into nature as well as urself.

I'll go out barefoot even in winter, in the snow. Hail Skađi!

@sarahgilbert8036

3 жыл бұрын

true enough

@skadiwinters729

3 жыл бұрын

Hail Skadi! Love walking out in the snow

@kenetmendoza2157

3 жыл бұрын

Duude, I do the same, everyday. For me, the greatest relief is taking my shoes and socks off after school. The epidemic worked for me in the sense that I have to go outside less, so I can be barefoot around my house even more.

@peterpoulsen1210

3 жыл бұрын

Skadi our goddess of winter, soon she will embrace Midgaard at the end of our year 2020. ❤️

@dylantennant6594

3 жыл бұрын

Careful, you might give her flashbacks to her first marriage. But in all respect, hail to Skadi.

Jacob: Coffee. LOTS of Coffee! Also Jacob: Preparing a tiny bit of Coffee.

@lily-ob8th

3 жыл бұрын

It was strong with not much water

@brigidspencer5123

Жыл бұрын

Funny about your love of coffee, because Scandinavians certainly love their coffee! The Swedes call their afternoon breaks Fika!

@jjbowman4653

6 ай бұрын

Me and my mum were looking for some more mugs, we discussed anything under 12 Oz is much too small for a morning cup of tea.

When you mention about spending time outside in nature and having a dedicated outside space... it just made me smile thinking about a tree in my yard. When I moved into my husband's family home I was drawn to the tree. Turns out it's a fruit bearing tree that the family has connected with every birth in the family for generations. I sit under there and ground myself often. It helps to imagine our roots intertwining... my ancestors with my husband's.

@thetrav2100

3 жыл бұрын

yeah we had an old old oak tree by our house it got cut down and like.. a big portion ef energy was lost from the area.. it was like.. losing a friend, ik it might sound weird but.. i cried actually.

@onesunnyday5699

3 жыл бұрын

Before we moved here 4 yrs ago, our son took a picture of this place. I seriously thought "I can't live there, it's just awful" But I was transfixed by the maple tre in the very center of the back yard. Over the past few years we have worked so hard to make the property pleasant (it's a 4 plex where we rent, but we work so hard on it, we practically took over & do what we like. The garage is now only ours. 1/2 is my husband's & 1/2 is my outdoor witchy room).

@lordvonmanor6915

3 жыл бұрын

Paganism of Ancient Europe was practiced by European Aborigenals (Blacks/Mauren/Schwarzen). Hence the word Heide (Pagans) was banned as being derogatory towards Blacks because not all Blacks were Heide (Pagans). It was later replaced with the word Bastards. So what does the word Pagan mean? It's when a Jewish male has a child with an Atheist. This Black child is called a Heide or Bastard in New English you would say Pagan or Bastard. When African American (Jews) Troops left babies by female Rhineland Atheists Hitler called them Rhineland Bastards (Pagans/Heide). Those that had babies with Rhineland Catholics or Christians Hitler called Germanic Aborigenals or German Indians or Schwarzen. When negro slaves were shipped to North America they were described as being the Pagan Vegans (Vegetarian Heide/Vegetarian Bastards). It simply means the mothers of these Blacks had no religion or were non-believers and the fathers were Jewish. Hence, whites were not Pagans because it was a word Hvite called all Mauren (Blacks) regardless if they were Pagans or not. That's the reason why this word is banned in Europe. During the Black Plague Whites blamed and burned Jews and Witches (Heide) therefore the victims were Blacks regardless of religion.

@gotellthem2099

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. John 3:20-21

@majesticmoonfire9082

2 жыл бұрын

I moved into my house 2 yrs ago and I also have a tree in my yard tht called to me. I call her my tree now ❤ she gets regular visits n gifts.

Me after watching 1 episode of Vikings on history channel

@sola8649

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@jellyplayzzz3677

3 жыл бұрын

Fr😂

@jackkelley5681

3 жыл бұрын

True

@draugrhart121

3 жыл бұрын

You are the big problem with paganism, if you are inspired by tv get out of our faith

@sola8649

3 жыл бұрын

@@draugrhart121 I'm guessing u cant understand a joke

As an eclectic pagan and witch, its so interesting when someone sticks to one specific pagan culture

@kellyfarrar6639

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@gina-mariecarr3488

3 жыл бұрын

You're a witch? So you cast spells? I'm not one for religion or witchcraft bc I don't personally believe in either but in curious of your thinking and what you consider qualifications necessary in order to call yourself a witch. And a pagan. You truly believe that the yggdrasil and tree of life exist? Or that fertility is granted by gods or goddesses like Freya for example rather than biology and diet? I wish I could believe in this fairytale religion as its for sure the most interesting. But everyone thinks they worship the right God or gods and no one knows for sure. But we have proof of evolution that goes unacknowledged. Im just interested in this witch thing. Do you believe you can actually summon magic and cast spells that are effective? Can you explain?

@mashedpotatoes7202

3 жыл бұрын

@@gina-mariecarr3488 i mean, every witch believes in different things and i am not that person but here is *my* point of view i am a witch and believe in science. witchcraft is about manipulating energies. could be in a positive way, but also in negative. for example, i like doing self-love spells and spells that help me study, and it works out for me. spells are a boost, not something that will happen for sure. maybe its just the placebo-effect. idrc if it is, because it does influence my life in a good way. one time i did cast a spell on my best friend, to give him nightmares (he was okay with it, and he didn't believe in witchcraft) andit worked lol. witchcraft is about connecting to nature. being more aware of what you do. a witch once said "if you have a broken leg, you go to a doctor to heal it. if you have a broken heart you go to a witch to heal it." so, witchcraft is more about the "inner" things, outside of science. paganism and witchcraft is something different. paganism is a group of religions. witchcraft is a practice. pagans may believe that fertility can be blessed by some god*desses, but not given by them. this is just my point of view

@vi4086

3 жыл бұрын

@@gina-mariecarr3488 I was gonna try to explain it from an atheist perspective and the placebo effect but I think mashed potatoes nailed it😂 witchcraft lives in superstitions, coincidences or experiences that can make even the most rational people question(like looking over ur shoulder after a demon horror movie even tho its not real) And witchcraft is using that to your advantage. I have atheist witch friends that practice solely based off placebo effect, they dont believe in energy or anything. I practice from a neo-pagan perspective. And no i dont believe any of the pantheons exist as old civilizations portrayed them 100%, its more like, all those pagan civilizations had a point with polytheism and nature and im trying to figure out what it is.

@vi4086

3 жыл бұрын

@@gina-mariecarr3488 i hope that made a little more sense🙈 we aint out here believing in harry potter and that every myth in old pagan religions are true, I hope that people aint dumb enough to follow fundamentalist Christians and saying evolution is bs when we have evidence of it (preach gurl). But yea, in my case its much less reconstructionist than norse paganism. It leans more towards an agnostic generality. And always: facts before faith

I am not Pagan, but Christian, and I've got to say your videos are like a breath of fresh air amid all this chaos lately. I can't stand how political Christianity has become. And a man who strives to live by his word, very awesome, considering all the bs we've suffered through the last four years. Keep up the good work!

@brycebailey5444

3 жыл бұрын

I feel you and I fear half my family will disown me when I tell them I’ve converted to Norse pagan.

@at-citie

3 жыл бұрын

@@brycebailey5444 same

@brycebailey5444

3 жыл бұрын

@Slave of يسوع יֵשׁוּעַ he doesn’t answer me anymore and therefore I denounce him. He is not my god or my savior. Hail the aesir and vanir, haile the gods.

@teresahiggs4896

3 жыл бұрын

@@brycebailey5444 could it be because of sin? If you are knowingly sinning, and are not repenting, then maybe that’s the barrier between you and Yeshua and Yahweh. We all sin, but it’s the “ knowingly sinning and not repenting “ that’s the problem. Humans have added and subtracted from what Yahweh said and what Yeshua said so it’s difficult to scrap off all that unnecessary unwanted added stuff, and find out what the orginal, basic message is. And Christianity has allot to answer for , in doing some truely awful things, that’s for sure! I don’t consider Islam an Abrahamic religion for too many reasons to post here. I’ve studied Islam for many years now and it is an invented political system, for the benefit of one man, Muhammed. Religion / a deity were added to both threaten punishment for disobedience and promise rewards for obedience to what Muhammed wanted. And the claims of being the same god as that of the Torah and Gospels were to add validity , and respectability to the things that Muhammed was saying ( he copyied extensively and changed to aggrandize himself , rituals and texts orginally pagan , the Jewish Talmud and Christian apocryphal texts. ) Islam has done and presently does, some pretty horrific things in the name of their deity , that’s also true. Whats helped me get closer to understanding Yahweh is a series of books by Craig Winn called Yada Yah . Go to www.questioningpaul.com . The books are there. (There’s other things that have helped too, too many to post here. ) I hope you find what you need in your spiritual journey .

@eggisfun4217

2 жыл бұрын

Legit christianity rn: Pope is asshole. Also if your not Christian you will die now and go to hell lol so convert

I am not sure if i belive in any gods, but two days ago i noticed a raven watching me and my first thought was Odin is watching and i felt seen. And then today this shows up in my feed. The world is sutch magnificent place, and its easy to forget that in the bussy life of the modern world

@chunkoldron4567

3 жыл бұрын

If you truly feel it’s a sign go all in but if you are not sure try seeing what the raven does if it decides to do something out of the ordinary it probably means something

@topacybits3576

3 жыл бұрын

I had the kind of the same thing a few weeks ago i woke up looked out my window and saw a ravem looking at me in the top of a tree

@dr.clocks

3 жыл бұрын

I have a raven who comes to my garden an I give him some oats or bread

So hard to do when you live in a concert jungle. I have a jar of dirt taken from certain places. That i stick my hand in and feel the bites of grass, dirt & pebbles. I replenish the dirt when it loses its energy. You can feel it when the life has left the soil.

@katherinedevonshire3676

2 жыл бұрын

I know its stupid, but I had Jack Sparrow going 'I've got a jar of dirt!' Zip through my head. Made me giggle, but I like the idea.

As a person of partial Slavic origin I wear a small figurine I carved myself with the face of the Leszhy the Slavic forest spirit it reminds me of the pre Christian Europeans and what they stood for.

@nurnu349

Жыл бұрын

Great!!

@erinw.9256

Жыл бұрын

That's beautiful!!

@jjbowman4653

6 ай бұрын

I would very much like to learn wood carving, specifically for my own personal totem. I am not sure yet, though, as my granddads ancestors would have been traced back to Germanic culture. So far, I am working slowly to narrow it down more. I'm currently looking into linguistics. My grandmother's ancestors would have been traced back to Celtic culture, and that is a lot more difficult to figure out. Her family has lived in canada for "hundreds of years," and there is nothing. No identification documents, no family contacts. Any names lead to other families, not ours. Apparently, at some point, someone thought it would be a great idea to change everyone from one group name to the same oral last name, again not writing anything down! It has been easier to trace my immigrant grandfather than my "old stock" grandmother 😅😅😅 My point is that I want very much to honor both families, so I am learning about carving, but I am waiting to start my own personal totem until I have more information.

My Ancestors were Norse, I'm not Pagan but I have a Deep Respect for it. No matter What a Person's Faith is, it's Extremely Important to stay Connected. No matter what God or god's Truly Exist , May You be Welcomed with Open Arms into that Majestic Kingdom of the After Life. I found this Video very Interesting and Spiritually Inspiring .

@josephsumner6287

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. I've always been a "fan" of the Norse culture and was excited to find that my DNA test resulted in me being over 10% Scandanavian. While I'm still Christian, I find a great amount of comfort when studying the Norse traditions and history. Feeling connected to some my ancestors, and remembering just how much they helped shape the world inspires me to be better than I am, and helps me to feel proud to be who I am.

@chrismarple

3 жыл бұрын

No my friend their is only one God that is Jehovah Jesus Christ their is only one way to the Father and that is through the Son Jesus said I am the Way the Truth and the Life no one may come unto the Father but by me

@maciej9699

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismarple you don’t know.

@hcox5595

3 жыл бұрын

@@maciej9699 you sir do not understand anything that is happening in this video (Plus if you actually did your research there are multiple Christian gods just one main all powerful being)

@maciej9699

3 жыл бұрын

@@hcox5595 lol

This really called to me and it brought tears to my eyes. It says a lot when you grow up feeling disconnected from the religion you were born into and you want to feel at home somewhere so you seek and do research for years but nothing ever truly feels right or for sure. This actually makes sense to me. It feels right and it feels for sure. I know it's all coming full circle for me now. Thank you so much for sharing this personal video with all of us. It's very much needed and appreciated.

Hail The All Father!

@ajlush4734

3 жыл бұрын

@@harthal5028 Hail the Spirits!

@ajlush4734

3 жыл бұрын

@@harthal5028 Hail the Ancestors!

@virgoviking2331

3 жыл бұрын

Hail to the Gods!

@plutoauthentic927

3 жыл бұрын

All Hail Thor All Hail The All Father!

@andonbrown385

3 жыл бұрын

@@harthal5028 this is the greatest comment I've ever seen

I’m a Christian, and I have to admit I find this so interesting/enlightening. I could learn so much from you and paganism in general. Thank you for taking the time to make this video

I am in 100% agreement with the fact that we need nature. I have been in my spirituality, which is Pegan-based for many years, but it wasn’t until we moved from an apartment to the country. I didn’t even care about the place or residence that we were staying as much as I cared about the trees surrounding us, the nature that is undisturbed the mother completely excelled and sealed my faith… I love to forage and just look up at all the trees, the squirrels, the deer it’s amazing and it’s such a blessing that so many people never get to see. my own little refuge.

More often then not, my offerings are in fact time. I often sit at Loki's shrine, light some incense, and his candle, then just tell him about what's going on throughout the day, or how the week has been progressing. The energy changes completely, and I can feel his presence there. The difference is night and day. My most recent physical offering to him however was a cluster of potted succulent cactuses. It was a clever way to make an offering of life. He seemed to appreciate the idea. Now on top of having something that will supply a constent flow of energy to his shrine, this plant can also flurish, and grow as our journey continues.

@dylantennant6594

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the gods love deeds more then they do physical offerings. For the last five years of my life now, I have dedicated my work as a fortune teller to Frigg, and for it, she has given me back a clear mind and even gave me a love (albeit it didn’t last, but that’s life). I volunteered to a war museum, as an offering to Odin and the einherjar and I felt close to them. And so on and so forth. The gods, especially the Æsir are gods of action, so action brings us closer to them.

@juniper3906

3 жыл бұрын

@@dylantennant6594 That's so true, I work as a care giver, which means a large part of my day is used taking care of others. Sometimes I don't have time in a day to do one on one. At the very least I loke to make sure my deity knows I'm thinking of them, even on day's I'm running around like a beheaded chicken.😅

@dylantennant6594

3 жыл бұрын

Well may Eir (you didn’t specify what kind of care giver) and the gods look kindly on you’re deeds. And may Loki, charmer of stallions, always be a smile. Skøl.

@angelvegas6332

3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to norse Paganism but I've always been drawn to the culture and mythos. Today during my lunch break I ended up seeing a black bird with feathers so dark they were blueish. It was so beautiful and kept looking at me and not running like birds are known to do. Sorry for blabbing, just felt like that was a sign to keep going on this journey. Anyway ill shut up lol May the Gods and Spirits guide and keep you all.

@your_belief_vs_everything

3 жыл бұрын

Best way you can honor our ancient gods, have some babies.

I’ve always called myself atheist but I’ve lately gotten more and more dragged to Asatru. I now consider myself agnostic but hopefully some day I can find this faith.

@iBlagg8

3 жыл бұрын

If you need a jump-start, mushrooms

@CarnivalofLVX

3 жыл бұрын

I was in the same boat until I took mushrooms 🍄🧙🏻‍♂️

@pierredessein5568

3 жыл бұрын

I was an atheist a few months ago too but I think I've made the full conversion now. I'm glad I did.

@outcastedone4154

3 жыл бұрын

I've always been Christian, but I've been drawn to the Heathen paganism. I'm slowly moving closer to it and farther from my families Christian beliefs.

@davemcbeardface8976

3 жыл бұрын

I feel that I am a little further along the path, while I still don't believe in any god(s), I am much more spiritual, so paganism works for me

I just found your channel and I am loving it so far. As a Norse pagan I take the time I spend each morning putting on my makeup for the day as a way to connect with Freya. I keep a card of her likeness in my bathroom by my mirror and often take time to reflect and be grateful. I love the idea of a adornment you put on every morning. I may incorporate this into my daily practice! :)

While I certainly appreciate the "big moments" that happened for me, it's been the small observances of little events, the minutiae of ordinary life that has surprised me the most. I believe that the Abrahamic "dead world" belief system may in fact be what has most "tuned out" of the sacredness of even the most ordinary of experiences. Definitely a perspective shifting faith.

@ericjohnson7234

3 жыл бұрын

That is the point.

The first words I speak as soon as I wake up are " Hail Odin"

@pope2dope954

3 жыл бұрын

Ok

I started my Pagan journey 18months ago. I grow plants, flowers and herbs in my garden and have an indoor altar currently decorated for Ostara. I've had some magical times , usually unexpected, but the majority of the time it's quite mundane, especially in winter. You inspired me to make more special moments. And tomorrow, even if it's raining, I shall take my coffee outside to my garden 🌛🌝🌜

I’m a Christian who goes to church but nature has always been the real church. Its why i became a biologist. I’m very set with being Christian, so I doubt I will ever leave, but I love learning about other faiths. It’s a wonderful thing to have faith regardless of what or who you worship.

@cringeman4199

3 жыл бұрын

Very true brother! I kind of believe in the Norse gods. But im still thinking about it. I may go try and wordhip the gods but if i see nothing i will come back to christianity.

@cringeman4199

3 жыл бұрын

@@mistythemischievous2013 yes!

@veganism_is_superior

3 жыл бұрын

@@cringeman4199 with this thinking no norse godesse/god will hear you

@cringeman4199

3 жыл бұрын

@@veganism_is_superior who are you to judge me? Petty human,may thor strike you down for judging others without knowing their heart.

@birendersingh6899

5 ай бұрын

Relax...none of the pagans will ever try to convert you unlike many religions out there

This video was in my recommendations today. It's so cool to see authentic content by a man who follows a pagan path. Most "witchy" people on the internet are female and there are also a lot of "Insta-witches" whose posts are mainly about aesthetics. So it's refreshing to see the pagan path represented by various types of people. Keep it up 👌🏼😃

@nurnu349

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. This is not my path, but he does things I also do in my practice. I am in my early fifties and a female and while I respect all forms of spirituality, I find it difficult to find what I see as "normal", not" flashy or difficult" rituals or habits. The things I gather are in normal glass jars with white lids that I place upside down on my shelves. I don't use many tools, my words in prayer are simple. My offerings are simple too. I sometimes feel a bit guilty, seeing the big displays and rituals others do but then I remember that people of old would do very ordinary looking things and utter simple words because they didn't have exotic essential oils, tons of crystals or even a grimoire (or perhaps any books for that matter). I'm not idealising the past, no, I use modern things all the time, it's just that I feel you don't need much to stay tuned to the spiritual world, and nature if you allow your mind to roam free. This video does a very good job showing how. Much appreciated!

I personally enjoy a hot cup of tea, but the birds chirping makes it so much sweeter :)

NO WAY!! YOU HAVE THE SAME MUG AS I DO!! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE BATMAN! ME!

In the morning I put on my necklace in front of the mirror and I say "for the gods, the goddesses, and ancestors." and with each saying I beat my chest. At the end of the day I stand, often barefoot by the tree in my back yard, and do the same and look into the stars. This time I will include the whites, the land gods. And in the middle, I will sometimes stop on a hike and do the same again...

@rendhondt7702

3 жыл бұрын

The whites?

@johngaltman

3 жыл бұрын

@@rendhondt7702 The land whites, some may call them by other names, they are the spirits that are a major part of nature.

@arcraventree

3 жыл бұрын

@@johngaltman Land wights* (not whites) for the spirits. I believe that’s where the confusion came from.

@johngaltman

3 жыл бұрын

@@arcraventree Yes sorry, thanks for that.

@arcraventree

3 жыл бұрын

@@johngaltman Skål!!

I’m a navy sailor who’s been practicing paganism for a few months and it’s helped me enjoy life so much more, I feel so much more connected to the world 🌎

Brother, I really needed this video tonight. You have my subscription. Thank you.

It's amazing observance for me that no matter how all of us Norse Pagans think we are solitary and individualistic, at the end of the day - we're like tentacles on a single octopus - we're all so similar and do almost same things in our daily practices and on our Path, that it's extraordinary! I am really glad I ran into your video and got to see, yet again, that suma sumarum we're all almost the same and we perceive our Path in a strikingly similar way.

Thank you for sharing. I’m a Druid and have very similar daily practices. No matter which pantheon or practice you choose, the most important thing is connecting and maintaining connection with the natural world.

Very insightful as always, Skål Jacob!!

I had chills the entire video. That's never happened to me before, I have been feeling closer to Germanic paganism lately, it's a very intense pull.

@kev1734

3 жыл бұрын

It's pulling all of us :) Skol!

@danforrest7709

3 жыл бұрын

@@kev1734 An awakening :)

@jamespettyjohn4330

3 жыл бұрын

An awakening indeed, a primal pull and a truth!! Would love to hear if you ever took any steps, the All Farther is waiting for you by his side.....

@kev1734

3 жыл бұрын

@Dalton The Cooler Who are you to say that? Battle is chaos. If Odin is truly with him then yeah he may die quickly and be taken up to Valhalla, or, if Odin/the norns still have plans for him he'd survive. Your words are your opinion stated as fact.

@lifeuncovered6188

2 жыл бұрын

Lately this is the same for me. I don’t know why, but I’m questioning my entire beliefs. I thought I was full and thorough an atheist. I just don’t know now .

I'm a new Norse pagan and just found your channel last month. I'm hooked! Thank you for this video

@kongoliver7024

3 жыл бұрын

Me too i hope he keeps helping others pagans

@stephanieanne2352

3 жыл бұрын

Hello fellow Norse pagans.

Slavic Pagan here with warm greetings! Very beautiful video, I love the message and I'm always impressed with people that can put some words together in such a way. Few times in this video I felt like it was a poem. Sometimes you can meditate and imagine the roots and such to ground yourself and feel connected to nature, universe and other people - sure it works, but nothing works as well as being barefoot on the ground. I loved since I was a little girl, way before becoming a Pagan. I don't have daily practices that are consistent for me. Most of the times I do nothing, to be honest. It's hard for me to build consistent habits, but it doesn't change how I feel and that I believe that my Gods are still watching over me.

Thank you brother for making my days calm and truthful

We are followers of Sanatana Dharma (aka Hinduism) my husband is from India but my ancestors were all western European so mostly Celtic and Norse. I incorporate aspects of my ancestors gods into my spiritual practice. Vedantic spirituality has given me a blueprint for how to worship my own ancestral gods. And I love that our daughter can grow up learning about and loving both parts of her heritage.

@jackholloway1

Жыл бұрын

European paganism and Hinduism stem from the same root originally anyway

@AJAYSINGH-ns1vv

Жыл бұрын

@@jackholloway1 from hinduism came europian paganism study sanskrit texts.

@jackholloway1

Жыл бұрын

@@AJAYSINGH-ns1vv you're wrong, they both came from the proto-Indo-European religion from the steppes of Russia

@AJAYSINGH-ns1vv

Жыл бұрын

@@jackholloway1 what evidence do you have for indo europian origin from steppes in Russia there is no evidence of it and also there's no evidence of aryan invasion or migration theory instead there's evidence of out of India theory in rigveda which mentions dasragnya war in which bharat clan defeated coalition of nine clans and they migrated out toward middle east.

@jackholloway1

Жыл бұрын

@@AJAYSINGH-ns1vv if you genuinely believe that then you are so indoctrinated by a politically motivated fantasy there is no point in even trying to have an honest debate with you

Beautiful video. It really helped me understand not to think these big things happen all the time. I can’t wait to see the next video.

Thanks Jacob!! I have a super hectic schedule so I needed to reminder to pause a few minutes a day and connect with myself and all of creation. During my hour long commute, I try to take toke to listen to videos or podcasts or even music that I personally tie with my journey. I find it helps me get into my headspace for the day and remember my responsibility in my calling as a Norse pagan to myself, my family, the folk, the gods and all of creation. Skol!

Brother I really appreciate all these amazing videos so far these have helped me so much to feel more connected.

I love your videos. Very helpful in guiding me through my path. Keep it up

As a pagan farmer, I honestly love that you bring up the connection to nature. As you have said in past videos, your relationship with the Gods does change, sometimes they are silent, etc. but nature is consistent. Your relationship with nature is going to change slightly, but it will be consistent in the way that nature is always around us. Thank you, your videos are extremely helpful in helping me reconnect with my path after a much too long break.

This has been so insightful! I've never considered myself a religious person, but I'm definitely spiritual. Hearing all of your observations made me realize that what I do in my yoga practice, with breath work, mantras, mala meditations, and my physical practice bring mindfulness to my day and actions. Wearing my mala reminds me of my dedication to self-improvement and my relations with others. I've been interested in finding other paths to explore, and this was so insightful and informative! Thanks so much for sharing.

Recently found your channel and it's so comforting to see how many "daily rituals" we have in common. Coincidences like that just reaffirm that I follow the right Gods. Love the content man I'm learning a ton. Much love

This channel is truly a gift, Whenever I have a question, there is a great answer already ready

Thank you very much for this video, the part about your mjolnr really helped me. I've been wearing a oak ohgram for a year now without much thought to it. Only recently have I started to get into paganism and your remarks on mjolnr have opened my eyes of how i am connected to my druidic ancestors, spirits, nature and so much more. :)

I don't have many objects yet, I gather them slowly. My son, who doesn't know I'm pagan (not an issue, my daughter is a wiccan and we're all fine with that), gifted me a raven skull bracelet. I put it on every morning and take it off every night as a symbol for the ravens of Odin and to gather my thoughts and memory. My Mjolnir I always keep in the smoke of fires during rituals so they become of part of it and I carry them with me. I started doing that Midsummer last year and as I was front row during a Heilung concert the smoke from the closing smudge is also in it.

@patrickwalsh8191

3 жыл бұрын

Stay frosty..

@your_belief_vs_everything

3 жыл бұрын

Please help your daughter get away from that cult. Wicca is just a atheist perversion of Native American beliefs mixed with the Abrahamic sand cult beliefs. It leads women down a bad path where they end up lonely spinsters with too many scented candles.

@geirarnehelland7271

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErwinBlonk Join our authentic norse pagan cult, we'll sacrifice her.

Your a continued source of inspiration and support.. thanks brother.. your a blessing

Perseverance. One of the nine virtues of our faith. Persevere when it seems boring and uneventful. When odin spoke to me it was the realest and most eventful time in my life and to all my brothers who walk the path, your time will come. When the Gods speak to you in those eventful moments your mind will flood with knowledge and new thoughts.

Great video man, I'm a baby norse pagan and I'm trying to gain the wisdom I will need on my path to be closer to the gods, and I feel this connection to Odin whenever I'm researching, especially when watching your videos. So thanks for that, and Skal

@davidoftheforest3822

3 жыл бұрын

check out Arith Härger

I came from The Green Witch. Fascinating as very personal self care and grounding.

Jacob, I want to thank you for this video. I know this year has been hard on everyone, some days are more difficult for me than others. I'm a Norse Hedgewitch, and I have clinical depression and on disability. I don't work and normally spend a fair amount of time at home, this year not being able to go visit with friends or barely see anyone has been taking it's toll. Today was an especially bad one, so when I sat down to do a bit of video watching as I do before bed, this one popped up. I normally just stick to ones with the sound of rain falling, but I watched this. I am feeling much better about things in general, thinking of ways to incorporate more of my beliefs into my day. Thank you again, and may the gods keep you safe

This is great help. You are my first 2 videos on this. So far I’m content with all you’ve showed me. Thanks a lot.

As somebody who is new to following the old ways and gods, I find it interesting how whenever I have questions or am pondering something and can't seem to find the answer within myself, I always seem to find answers here. Great video Jacob!

this was amazing dood. It literally sent shivers down my spine because it made me think about the time I used to do a lot of that stuff and I've almost completely lost myself at this point.

My Brother! You have inspired me deeply. Thank you for your willingness to share.

I really feel a connection to my norse ancestory, but I didn't know how to connect to it or how to begin. This really brings me peace and pride and I want to become a norse pagan. Your videos spoke to me and my spirit.. I feel this is my soul path.. Hail the all father

i last visited this channel about 2 months ago when it was 400 subscribers... DUDE NICE 10K. u legit deserve it

Thank you for sharing your daily practices. As I begin my journey your videos have been helpful and inspiring. Once again thank you

I’m glad I found your videos!! They’re very wonderful and insightful!

I'm 47 and have been studying world religions for almost 25 years. I don't know why but I put off Norse paganism until as of recent. I'm excited by what I'm learning and I super appreciate The Wisdom Of Odin for the wealth of information it provides. Thank you!

@KimchiYeo

Жыл бұрын

Because it's not an american religion liek not everyone can just joinAsatru and pretnd to be Germanic. that is not how Etnicity works. you are unfortunate that you are american,no religion no culture no nothing just a heap of too mixed people who abandoned their heritage. once abandoned you can't just return because you see something you like. Wotan does not tolerate weakness and betrayaing your roots is a spat in his face.

@Bizzyb33z

Жыл бұрын

@@KimchiYeobooooo Odin is the all father, not the some father. Get that nazi ethno bs outta here

@Bizzyb33z

Жыл бұрын

Op, don’t listen to that one her dude.

I really do wish that there were more norse pagan folk in my area. Sometimes it would just be great to connect with like minded individuals

@UnwearyAnubis

3 жыл бұрын

Same but im stationed in virginia and most of anything close to norse is just wiccans doing their... Thing

@Bigfoot903Outdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and the Wiccan thing isn't my thing lol

@joshuakent802

3 жыл бұрын

Fort Lewis has a lot of us. Even a Gothi and a hunting group of our faith. There are a couple hundred in that area.

@chrisbecker3629

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the camaraderie would be a great thing. I have a small group here in the Northern NY area and we get together, make offerings and drink from our horns with home made mead. It’s not all the time but nice when we get together. This journey is definitely not a populated journey. I like the originality of it and the fact that it is really growing again as people learn how Christianity was so forced on many many people.

@azazelswings6194

3 жыл бұрын

@@UnwearyAnubis there are some in va, I just left Va beach. There should be some that pop up, in the fall the normally have a pagan fall day in a park in va Beach near the Chesapeake bay bridge and there are a few groups who go and set up tents and talk to people. 3 or 4 years ago during the pagan fall festival they had an Asatru group do the blot. It was fantastic. Also go to the metaphysical shops and ask around they normally have information like that or know someone who does. Hope this helped. Edit: there was one that was step up by ex military members, they seemed pretty down to earth, I had talked about joining with them, but I ended up having to move out of state, but they were nice.

Thank you for your honest and thoughtful presentation.

You have such great ideas for your videos (and music you use ALOT of my favourite songs) You've helped me so much. My brain is fuzzing with food for thought!

It's been such a journey for me, for my entire life I have wondered what is out there, yet no religion spoke to me. Yet, ever since I was 13/14 I felt incredibly attracted to paganism, especially the Norse Gods. Last year I finally started practicing paganism after a major experience that helped me cross the line and made me truely believe that it's real. Or at least, real to me. A lot of things started to fall into place for me. Your videos help me even more with understanding it, thank you so much ❤️

I’m a Catholic man and I happily subscribed. Totally interested. Nothing but love here man. Keep up the awesome videos.

@Rotisiv

3 жыл бұрын

Abandon falsehood my man for the True God hath already revealed Himself and His name is YHWH/Allah/The Father.

@at-citie

3 жыл бұрын

Same, I'm a Mexican catholic, with alot of nordic blood in me. I've always felt connected and at peace in nature. I like to incorporate some norse pagan beliefs with me.

I'm so glad I found your channel, you do such a great job at explaining things and I connect with you a lot. I've been down a dark mental path and I've gone astray from my faith but I found your channel and it's helping me get back on track, just a few videos and it makes me feel better and reminds me of my faith and why I started to follow this path. I never could connect with Christianity and I've been raised with it but never in my life have I ever felt "comfortable" with it. I don't think I'll ever tell my parents or family about it however. Being a Norse Pagan just makes me feel happy and free. I'm going to continue watching your videos to help set me on a more solid path. Thank you so much.

I'm to the ornament part. And I'm tearing up, you have an incredible energy. Thank you❤️

Hi! I’m not a Norse Pagan but I found this video very interesting and encouraging. Good content! Thank you for sharing ❤️

I've been greatly interested in Odin I think I want to have this as my faith, it feels right

@gina-mariecarr3488

3 жыл бұрын

But wanting and truly believing are two different things. Do you think you could truly believe in this religion with all of your heart with no doubt? I mean no disrespect just curious of the rebirth of this religion in modern day practices. Id love to believe in the yggdrasil and rat the world is made. Up of 9 realms. But unfortunately we know that those realms are not the lands of fire or fog,, ice giants and dwarves but other planets. Its an interesting take on the idea of religion but I don't know if I personally could ever truly believe it no matter how much I wish it were true. It sounds a hell of a lot better than heaven. But I can't bring myself to seriously say I believe in this thinking pertaining to a religion that lasted for only 300 years then fizzled out.

@lifeuncovered6188

2 жыл бұрын

@@gina-mariecarr3488 same for me. I may become spiritual but I will never truly believe in this religion or any religion of that matter.

Thank you... thank you for your message, and your timing, this was one of those “big moments”. I have been struggling. Thank you. Skál

You have an enthusiasm that ignites my heart I appreciate your time

This was amazing! Thanks Jacob! Until the hall, Skal! ❤️🍻🍺

Thank you so much for your videos. Watching this kinda made me cry a little bit because.. it makes me feel like I can do this, and that I'm not alone, and I'm not crazy. Coming from a place where christianity surrounds me in the people I live with being different almost makes me feel ashamed but I'm slowly becoming prouder and more confident to be pagan. To be my natural self.

Thank you i really needed to hear this 🙏🏼

I've been really struggling with connecting with my faith for a few months because I've been working a lot... This video has really helped and encouraged me to do more even the little things. And the way you speak so clearly and passionately it's refreshing. Thank you

I have two necklaces I haven't taken off in a long time now (I recently did cuz of some personal stuff but it wasn't for very long). Before they didn't mean much to me, they weren't really sacred. But I decided one day to keep them on, didn't matter what the circumstances were. I've given them meaning through this, I have a little shark necklace and an amethyst that sits right in front of where my heart is. You can take things that seem like nothing and make them to be one of, if not your most sacred of objects. It's not the initial meaning that may matter sometimes, most of the time, what meaning you give something is far more valuable.

Hail! That coffee thing hits my little Heathen Soul

Something that helps me stay connected, I actually just recently started doing this, I started setting my alarm a little bit earlier and I get to work about 30 minutes early and drink my coffee in my car and read the Poetic Edda before work every day, it's a great way to start your day.

Feels like all your little practices and daily rituals instill a senso of peace and profound respect for yourself first, and everything around, behind and ahead. So much respect for you.

Hi! I'm new to all this, and it feels right to begin practicing this for me, but its been hard to find where to start. This video helped me a lot, thank you!

@gina-mariecarr3488

3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask if you are practicing this religion bc you truly believe in it or because you just think it would be cool if it was a real thing? The idea of Valhalla is a beautiful idea. But I don't believe it actually exists as much as I'd like it to. So in quite interested I the thinking behind worshipping a religion that only lasted for 300 years.

@Plutotherealplanet

3 жыл бұрын

@@gina-mariecarr3488 for me, I truely believe in it. I believe all religions have truth to them

@cillianrangarsson3319

3 жыл бұрын

Odin has been around for over 2000 thousand years but the golden age of the Vikings lasted for 300 years yes but I am a very proud Norse pagan I saw Odin for the first time when I was 5 years old and he promised to save me from my scum bag family and Odin and the gods saved me from my own darkness I am a really proud to workship Odin and the gods and I am really grateful to be accepted as a Norse pagan by the allfather and the gods

@arandompharaoh5549

2 жыл бұрын

@@gina-mariecarr3488 Honestly I think I am a lot like you. I don't truly believe yet I feel a type of connection to Norse paganism even though I am not even a European, I don't it's just gives me a feeling of satisfaction and peace so I am going with it.

Make that oath ring video. There is a lot of confusion out there about what it does or means, and I think most people have only seen it because of the tv show Vikings...and that may not be the most accurate source of Norse religion and history as we all know😂

I am so glad I found your channel. I too started my journey in 2016, though it began by studying Native American shamanic practices. The Allfather showed up for me a couple years ago around Christmas. I look forward to watching your previous and future content. Much love! 💙 - Laina

Coffee and Nature are a Beautiful Combo!! 😍

Something I used to do, which I will start again. Is I used to go out side every night and pray to the stars, for my ancestors. But that's as a native american thing. Now I walk both paths.

Man I am loving the new camera. Just better quality brother. This video speaks to me. I preach this. Just a little recognition. A little charge from nature.

Thanks for this video. It has been extremely helpful!

I just wanted to say thank you for this video. As I was watching and you had panned over your home alter I read the runes and felt Odin’s presence. Skal brother!

i always put my mjolnir on, it oddly makes me feel stronger as if thor himself is guiding me throughout my day

My work doesn't permit me to wear bracelets, so I have an "oath ring" in the form of a silver ring with runes i wear on my right hand, at all times, as a reminder of my faith

These videos have helped alot as ive finally found my calling. Ive been lost for a while, and after a while i realized there was more to life than work and sleep. For a long time ive known i wanted a practice or craft to pour myself into, but i never quite found anything that worked, because i tried to force it. Finding norse paganism, as i looked around myself, realising all the norse history right outside my doorstep, and nature breathing around me and inside me i realised i dont need to force anything. its here already, and all i need to do it take it in. Thank you for these videos! It gives so much more meaning to life outside the trap of money

i have watched ur videos for a few days now, ur knowledge has helped me allot to connect even more

I did love the video but every time you said coffee I laughed cause you pronounced it Coiffee love ya bud keep up the amazing work

@that_canadian_guy_8316

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 he does! It's cute 🤘🏻

Worship is a Christian aspect, you beseech them because they are your brothers and sisters and you speak with them in the utmost respect. Otherwise.... Hail Odin!!

@jamespettyjohn4330

3 жыл бұрын

That's not true at all, depending upon one's perspective of the word "worship". But as we know worship today yes is a Christian mentality. Skald!! Hail ODIN!!

This was the first video I ever watched from you, and it started something inside of me that I tried to repress. But recently, I've started down this road for a second time and plan to follow it. Thank you for your help and wisdom 🙏 😊

What a wonderful video! Thank you so much! A personal practice I have that might help others is pretty easy, but most significant. When I put my shoes on, I remind myself that one of the shoelaces represent light, mind and masculine power. The other one is darkness, instinct and femenine power. As I tie them, I make myself conscious about having both inside of me and I take responsability for feeling their dance throughout the day, while knowing that I get to decide consciously how to take their moves and how to let them be part of my live. Hope it helps someone, thank you again for all you do. Blessed be, all of you!