The Hill of Tyr

Just a brief update episode and a little chat about philosophy and the origins of "American work ethic"

Enjoy and see you next tuesday

Speak useful words or be silent.

The foolish man thinks he will live forever if he keeps away from  fighting; but old age won't grant him a truce, even if the spears do

"A farm of your own is better, even if small. Everyone's someone at home."

One’s own house is best, though it be small;
each man is a free man at home;
though he own two she-goats
and a bark-thatched hut,
it is still better than begging.

One's home is best, though small it be
To each home is  hall.
The heart bleeds in the beggar who must
Ask at each meal for meat.

"Wealth may vanish in the wink of an eye, Gold is the falsest of friends."

"The foolish man thinks he will live forever if he keeps away from  fighting; but old age won't grant him a truce, even if the spears do."

"Let none put faith in the first sown fruit nor yet in his son too soon;  whim rules the child, and weather the field, each is open to chance."

If aware that another is wicked, say so:
 Make no truce or treaty with foes. - Havamal 

Where you recognize evil, call it evil, and give no truce to your enemies- Havamal 127

I counsel you, Loddfafnir,
if you’ll take my advice,
you’ll profit if you learn it,
it’ll do you good if you remember it:
If you want to win a good woman,
speak cheerfully with her,
and enjoy it while you do,
make promises to her,
and keep your promises
you’ll never regret winning such a prize.

"He is truly wise who's travelled far and knows the ways of the world."

“Wake early if you want another man's life or land.
No lamb for the lazy wolf.
No battle's won in bed."

- The Havamal”

"A true friend whom you trust well and wish for his good will: go to him often exchange gifts and keep him company."

HAPPY YULE!

A ship journeys from the east, Muspell's people are coming,
over the waves, and Loki steers
There are the monstrous brood with all the raveners,
The brother of Byleist is in company with them.

The cautious guest

who comes to the table speaks sparingly.

Listen with ears,

Learn with eyes.

Such is the seeker of knowledge.

I advise you, Loddfafnir,
to take advice;
you would benefit, if you took it,
good will come to you, if you accept it:
do not scorn a guest
nor drive him away from your gates;
treat the homeless well.
-Hávamál: Stanza 135

Wake early if you want

Another man’s life or land.

No lamb for the lazy wolf.

No battle’s won in bed.

"A man should know how many logs, stubs and strips of bark to collect in the summer to keep in stock wood for his winter fires."

Let none put faith in the first sown fruit
 nor yet in his son too soon;
 whim rules the child, and weather the field,
 each is open to chance.

Affection is mutual when men can open
 All their heart to each other:
 He whose words are always fair
 Is untrue and not to be trusted.

For the unwise man 'tis best to be mute
when he come amid the crowd,
for none is aware of his lack of wit
if he wastes not too many words;
for he who lacks wit shall never learn
though his words flow ne'er so fast.

Better gear than good sense a traveler cannot carry, better than riches for a wretched man, far from his own home."

Better alive than lifeless be,
to the quick fall ay the cattle,
the hearth fire burned for the happy heir-  
outdoors a dead man lay

Be a friend
to your friend,
and repay each gift with a gift.
Repay laughter
with laughter,
repay treachery with treachery.

Political episode giving people a taste of what is in the thursday shows, No Truces.

"The foolish man thinks he will live forever if he keeps away from  fighting; but old age won't grant him a truce, even if the spears do."

Two creation myths put into perspective. Christian vs Asatru

Another non religious episode. I do apologize to my folk who listen to me for spirituality, but this is something I am a little angry about. 

Something that has been on my mind all week, the Vaccine mandate at work and my future.

It is better to live

Than lie dead.

A dead man gathers no goods.

I saw a warm fire

At a wealthy man’s house

Himself dead at the door.

Talking about something not related to the faith today, but still a folklore myth that turns out to be very true.

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.

Let no man glory in the greatness of his mind,
but rather keep watch o'er his wits.
Cautious and silent let him enter a dwelling;
to the heedful comes seldom harm,
for none can find a more faithful friend
than the wealth of mother wit.

Never walk

Away from home

Ahead of your axe and sword.

You can't feel a battle

In your bones

Or foresee a fight

In a world that has no justice left, sometimes a little satisfaction is needed to keep you sane.

The fate of Norns awaits us all

There's no way to escape

The day to answer Odin's call

Or walk threw Hel's gate

Whats the cost of every engagement? 

A lesson on the different parts of the soul according to our germanic ancestral faith, and why Valhalla is not the only destination for the deceased besides Helheim. 

How to avoid dishonorable behavior, and have a good name that carries you to Valhalla. 

Tired, no sleep, and struggling...here is a rant 

Fidelity is an important part of society and our faith, but knowing who to exclude even if they wave your flag and believe as you do is just as important. 

The importance of being self reliant yet tribal with a group and how planning is extremely important. 

Discussing the afterlife of the Germanic faith and some misconceptions about it.

Speaking about courage in the face of a harsh and dying society.

With less then 50% of the US population believing in Christianity, I talk about the glue that holds society together and in group out group preference being important.