One thing I have been trying to do more and more of in my life, is to integrate the Gods and Goddesses into my everyday thought processes and actions. Whenever I have a decision to make I step back for a minute and think, how would Odin use his great wisdom to solve this, or, Thor would not be indecisive here, he would act swiftly, and with purpose. When it comes to a compassionate situation I always turn to Freyja, for her compassion has no bounds ! Now you may think that it is only the extra time to process the situation that makes for better decisions, but I know for a fact that following Odin's advice from Havamal, has, several times, made my solutions much wiser, and better in the long run for solving problems.
The main thing I consider before making a final decision, is how the Gods and Goddesses will judge my decision if it is wrong ! For I believe that every time we knowingly do something wrong, it cuts a scar into our soul that the Gods and Goddesses will see upon our death. A little like the premise for The Picture Of Dorian Gray. I, like most people, have made many bad decisions, and my soul, I am sure, shows many scars caused by pride, jealousy, vanity, and greed. I wonder if I had looked at more situations through the, "Gods eyes", over the years if my soul would be so damaged ? The question I do not have an answer for is if doing good things, right things, erases any of the scars ? The Gods and Goddesses have been silent on this question, and I think it is because they want, and expect us to do good things, and no reward is required. Either way I have been trying much harder to be a better person in their eyes.
I also try to integrate the Gods into my life by trying to take care of the body the Great Gods and Goddesses gave me. I don't drink very much, ( I actually offer almost as much to the Gods and Goddesses as I drink myself during a ritual or blot. I don't smoke, and I try to watch what I eat. I actually only weigh 5 pounds more than I did back in High school in the late seventies. I also am thinking much more about Great Mother Earth these days. I recycle bottles and cans; I stopped reading newspapers, ( I get my news on - line these days), I look more and more for products packaged in recyclable packages, and I recently bought a car which gets much better gas mileage.
I am sure that I still make bad decisions in my life, ( I am only human), but at least I am making decisions based on the teachings of the Gods and Goddesses . I am sure that I err less now than I did before ! And I thank them very much for their love, patience, and guidance ! So give it a try the next time you have a tough decision in your life. Let the Gods and Goddesses guide you to making a better, wiser, decision !
Glenn Bergen
Go with Odin's wisdom, Freyja's love, and Thor's protection !
The main thing I consider before making a final decision, is how the Gods and Goddesses will judge my decision if it is wrong ! For I believe that every time we knowingly do something wrong, it cuts a scar into our soul that the Gods and Goddesses will see upon our death. A little like the premise for The Picture Of Dorian Gray. I, like most people, have made many bad decisions, and my soul, I am sure, shows many scars caused by pride, jealousy, vanity, and greed. I wonder if I had looked at more situations through the, "Gods eyes", over the years if my soul would be so damaged ? The question I do not have an answer for is if doing good things, right things, erases any of the scars ? The Gods and Goddesses have been silent on this question, and I think it is because they want, and expect us to do good things, and no reward is required. Either way I have been trying much harder to be a better person in their eyes.
I also try to integrate the Gods into my life by trying to take care of the body the Great Gods and Goddesses gave me. I don't drink very much, ( I actually offer almost as much to the Gods and Goddesses as I drink myself during a ritual or blot. I don't smoke, and I try to watch what I eat. I actually only weigh 5 pounds more than I did back in High school in the late seventies. I also am thinking much more about Great Mother Earth these days. I recycle bottles and cans; I stopped reading newspapers, ( I get my news on - line these days), I look more and more for products packaged in recyclable packages, and I recently bought a car which gets much better gas mileage.
I am sure that I still make bad decisions in my life, ( I am only human), but at least I am making decisions based on the teachings of the Gods and Goddesses . I am sure that I err less now than I did before ! And I thank them very much for their love, patience, and guidance ! So give it a try the next time you have a tough decision in your life. Let the Gods and Goddesses guide you to making a better, wiser, decision !
Glenn Bergen
Go with Odin's wisdom, Freyja's love, and Thor's protection !
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