#vikingwisdom

[theblazingvalkyrie]

THE WISDOM OF ODIN

“It is better not to pray at all

than to pray for too much;

nothing will be given that you won’t repay.

It is better to sacrifice nothing

than offer too much.

Odin carved this

before the birth of humankind,

when he rose up

and returned again.”

- Haavamal, 145

[dadlevelviking]

Having a code to live by is important. We must read that code, honor it, and put it into use at all turns.

As a means to get myself back to honoring my own code, so that I will improve in the areas I need to, I am vowing to write down my meals every day this week in the MyFitnessPal, sticking to a 2,200 calorie per day diet.

I will update here every morning, the following day, to start a process of tracking my caloric intake and exercise.

Who else is needing a daily check-in for your own goals?

Reply here, and I will hold you accountable every day this week, until next Monday morning.

You don't have to do anything. But I am.

I am putting the ship back on the water, adjusting my course, and heading in the direction of my future. Feel free to get on board with me.

[nordicbrotherhood]

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[starseededhippie]

Words to remember: "...we should not be obsessed with making or holding onto money at the price of happiness. "

[livingheathen]

#havamal #livingheathen #burningdesires #odin #dailyheathen #heathenmeditations #vikingway #vikinglife #vikingwisdom

[vikingwisdom-blog]

[furiousviking]

Death comes in threes

A lot of people see death as simple. A quick way out. I beg to differ. The first time you die is when you give up on life. You choose to wander in a dying, grey society. The second time you die is when your flesh falters and your heart no longer beats. Your embodiment has died away. The third time is when no one remembers your name. When you have been erased from history. Therefor, the only way to reach immortality is to live a prosperous life, and leave a fond memory. Your body is a mere incarnation of your mind. My body might have died when you're reading this. But my words, my thoughts, will live on. In your head. Death is not final. Death is not simple. Death is not the answer.

[theerrantvalkyrie]

It often happens that he who gets a death wound yet avenges himself.

Fafnismal 20

[theblazingvalkyrie]

The Wisdom of Odin.

"A man is happy

if he finds praise and friendship

within himself.

You can never be sure

of where you stand

in someone else's heart.

A man is happy

if he finds good advice

within himself.

Many men have received

bad advice

by trusting someone else."

- Havamal - 8-9

[theblazingvalkyrie]

The Wisdom of Odin

A wise man

is not showy about his wisdom;

he guards is carefully.

He is silent when he comes

to a stranger's home.

The wise man seldom wanders into harm,

for you can never have

a more faithful friend

than a good supply of wisdom.

Havamal - 6

[theblazingvalkyrie]

Helvegen - The Way to Hell

Who will sing me Into the death-sleep sling me When I walk the road to Hel And the tracks I tread Are cold, so cold

I sought the songs I sent the songs When the deepest well Offered drops so mighty Of Valfather’s pledge

I know it all, Odin Where you hid your eye

Early or in fading day Still the raven knows if I fall

When you stand by the gate of Hel And when you must tear loose Follow you I shall Across the bridge of Gjöll With my song

You will be free from the bonds that bind you You are free from the bonds that bound you

[theblazingvalkyrie]

The Wisdom of Odin

"You will hurt yourself

with all your talking

if you never close your mouth.

A hasty tongue,

unless it's disciplined

often earns its owner punishment."

- Havamal, 29

[theblazingvalkyrie]

"I was young once,

I walked alone,

and I became lost on my way.

I felt like I was rich

when I met another traveler -

people's joy is in other people."

Havamal 47

[theblazingvalkyrie]

The wisdom of Odin

Even cows know

when they should go home

and leave the fields,

but an unwise man

does not know

the measure of his own appetite.

[livingheathen]

#livingheathen #havamal #dailyheathen #heathenmeditations #odin #vikinglife #vikingwomen #vikingwisdom

[livingheathen]

#Havamal #livingheathen #dailyheathen #heathenmeditations #odin #vikingwisdom