142. Then began I to thrive, and wisdom to get, I grew and well I was; Each word led me on to another word, Each deed to another deed. Just exactly how should a man be expected to act? What kind of outcome will there be for a man who adopts this way of life we call Asatru? Stanza 142 tells me all I really need to know. Once I kill the ego or that bloated perception of self, new things will begin to appear in our lives. Positive things which had previously been out of reach. Starting at a place which brought me to a point where the very concept of our survival hinged upon the imperative of change. We might recognize our ego because it begins to negotiate. It suggests to us that there ought to be something very worthwhile if we give all this up. All of this ridiculous hardship we have brought upon ourselves with our best thinking. It suggests to us that if we embrace ever more radical positions to the left or to the right of politics or society in general, well then, that righteous indignation of believing how right we think we are is a suitable substitute for spiritual development. More often than not all we are doing is trying to apply a new coat of paint on a tired old ideology. But these are not the new words we ought to be focusing on. These old words only serve to build a victim mentality. No one engaged in those fringes of society thrives. Stanza 142 of the Havamal suggests I will thrive, that I will develop wisdom (earned the hard way for most of us), that I will grow and be well. In short, it tells me that after I have made a similar sacrifice as the one Odin has, things are going to get better. It also tells me what that effort looks like. Each word thought or idea leads to another one. Bold new horizons appear. And with each new horizon, a new adventure which will require great deeds. Some of them far beyond one's ability to even imagine. It starts with honesty, courage, and sacrifice. We find all three concepts vividly described in the lore. But it's going to take courage to achieve this success. It's going to require a change in the paradigm of one's thinking. Not half measures, platitudes, political ideas, or academic scorn. These efforts will require that we remain resolute in what we are focusing on. It will require that we harness a true nautical standard coupled with an august thought process. Then we will thrive and wisdom get. Like the Solsteini, the Nordurstjarna, and the Tungl, this book is yet another tool to assist you in developing an august thought process that results in a true nautical standard in life. All of it based on the wisdom of an oral tradition put down on paper over 1000 years ago. Today we call it Asatru

Truarbok: The Nautical Standard of Life as Outlined in the Edda's

Religion & Spirituality

Wilton, Bryan

New Age & Spirituality

Independently published

Asatru Book of Days Rune Edition is for the advanced Asatruar who wishes to include the runes in his daily practice.

Asatru Book of Days: Rune Edition

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

One of the difficulties with Asatru is that very few people will use our lore and the apparently ageless wisdom it contains to move past anything which might resemble the more painful aspects of growth. Just as when a person recoils from a hot flame, we also have the instinct to avoid emotional pain, and yet the Gods have demonstrated to us time and again that at some point they have suffered loss and endured pain. Not on our behalf so that we may avoid it, but in an effort to demonstrate how to endure, thrive and survive whatever may be going on in our lives. Living in the Shadow of Baldurs Death examines the introduction of sinister elements in the heavens themselves, how the Gods and the Cosmos reacted to it and how we may survive it as it happens in our own lives.

Living in the Shadow of Baldur's Death

A pocket sized portion of the Poetic Edda for the troops. Contains the Voluspa and the Havamalwww.runestone.org

Voluspa and Havamal Pocket Sized for the Troops: For the Troops

Bellows, Henry

This cargo pocket sized volume contains selected books from the Poetic Edda.  Primarily lays which will help a soldier, sailor, airman or Marine focus on the tasks they are accountable for and the leadership which is expected of them.  The Bellows translation has become a mainstay of those who wish to lead an Asatru life.  The understanding of these documents has helped Asatruars  around the world enjoy an everyday faith which works in their lives. Whether you are at home or deployed; I hope this compilation serves you as well as you serve your country. www.runestone.org

The Soldiers Edda (An Asatru Life)

This book contains the outline to implement a path to success in your life. This is the only book in heathenry which lays out in terms which everyone will understand how to use our faith to build a full life. This book will help you achieve just about any kind of success you believe you are capable of achieving.

An Asatru Life

Asatru Awakening is a powerful new book written to help people make the most of their lives.  We can do this by fully engaging the magnificent power of our minds and creating the reality in which we wish to live.

Asatru Awakening: My Path of Discovery

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

One mans' journey through life on the way to a very unique faith. The way of life known as Asatru. Where the challenge and the acceptance of men actively working to become men is expected. This biography will hopefully provide some insight to the lives of many men who are struggling. Even though to all the world they may wear the trappings of success.

High Adventure

Not so long ago I was enjoying a profound discussion with a good friend of mine. His analogy of all roads lead to Rome really meaning that all roads lead to the door of death has stuck with me. Largely because it means we are going to need to discuss an ancient Goddess. Hel. Who, as she is described in the lore is most difficult to understand. But it is entirely in line with what a Christian would need people to think. For it was the promise of Jesus that there would be life everlasting. The first thing you need to do is to vilify death and make it a scary place. This book is an attempt to rectify that. One based upon that conversation, an understanding of the lore and one magnificent idea which will shake the foundations of the world In those gray areas of change, those areas where we have been taught to fear the chaos held at bay by the constructs of our minds, we will find the truth.

HEL: The Sun Facing Goddess

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