Life’s hard for everyone, and chances are, lots of people are experiencing more dire issues than ourselves; all the while continuing to perform highly and exhibit love and respect toward their fellow man. Be the latter and conquer the obstacles you need to in life. Don’t compare yourself to others and do not make excuses... Continue Reading →
Odin, Knowledge, Sacrifice
Like Odin, our search for knowledge coincides with how much we are willing to sacrifice in order to develop our higher Self. The greater the sacrifice, the greater the reward. Hailaz / Namaste
Custom Runes and Bindrunes
I make runes nearly everyday. It keeps them fresh in my mind and allows me to express divine concepts through simple symbology. With runes (and bindrunes) one can essentially deliver ideas to a fellow initiate without words; a language of its own based on the culture of those using them. This is the premise of... Continue Reading →
Family, Tribe, Skill
A lot of people these days are hungry for community, camaraderie, freedom, tribe, etc… These are all good things to want and to ultimately strive for; especially when paired with a regular sacrificing of everything that doesn’t align itself with this vision. However, for those who are seeking for this “group,” it is wise to... Continue Reading →
Further Analysis of the Thurisaz/Thurs Rune
Thurisaz / Thurs / Thyth Th / ð Thurisaz has roots in the power of thunder, representing the hammer of Thor, Mjolnir. However, it is widely used for (and known for) offensive and defensive forms of sorcery; internal and external direction of force. Another core concept hidden in this rune is the deep mystery of... Continue Reading →
Suffering, Fire, and Wellbeing
The avoidance of suffering shouldn’t be the end goal, contrary to what many Buddhists would argue. Times of suffering are opportunities that give us what we need; chances to break cycles, change habits, grow stronger, etc. while also giving us the (unfortunate) opportunity to completely give up, stall out and/or fail. Suffering is the great... Continue Reading →
Don’t Be Easily Polarized
We should always have unshakable convictions, laws, and morals. However, we shouldn’t place ourselves willingly into any particular ideological box. These terms, theories and identities are too minute, small, and insufficient to attach ourselves too without limiting our growth and development. The Sanskrit term “Madhyamāpratipada” describes this phenomenon, meditation, or act of non-polarization in the practitioner,... Continue Reading →