The 'Obby 'Oss May Day festival in Padstow, Cornwall today

The Second Concentric Circle: Family

An excerpt from Tréowbóc: The Loyalty Writings

Tréow need never be limited solely to ourselves, lest we become self-centered. When we focus upon ourselves, it can be a dangerous and slippery slope. When we put ourselves before others, we reject the natural order of the cosmos and embrace the chaotic elements of entropy, or that which destroys (The realm of the Eotenas; the enemies of the Gods); however, when we embrace, and put into practice, the elements of negentropy, that which brings order (The realm of the Gods; the friends of mankind), we learn how to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of esteem and respect. Once we have established Tréow within ourselves, and have built a solid moral foundation of accountability with which we base, and build, our lives around, we must look outward, toward the people who are most important to us – our family.

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Relationship is the lifeblood which sustains us. When in touch with our indiginous folk-soul, Northern European folk understand this. The gift for gift principle reenforces our bonds. Our foundation rests upon the strength of our honor & tréow. We must uphold our sense of honor, both within the standards we set for ourselves & the value & preservation of it toward those of our innanġeard. Tréow is unwavering law, that when upheld, is the strength that carries us through our darkest of times & reminds us that we’re not alone. The Lone Wolf life is indeed one of a slow cold death, while true relationship with others is everything that is good. Even if the prize is great knowledge, deep understandings, or respect or admiration from the masses, don’t sacrifice your sense of honor or loosen the bonds of tréow; it never ends well, despite any attempt to suppress or deny the thought. We are our deeds & every action will one day be told.

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The Fyrgen Podcast - Episode 1: Why Paganism?
In this, the very episode of the Fyrgen Podcast, I lay out quite comprehensively the reasons that folks of the modern age should explore their ancestral Pagan tradition rather than turning to any of the imported Abrahamic or Eastern religions. Based on my own 20 year journey—15 of which have been spent as a practicing Heathen—I talk about what I've found to be the most empowering and valuable aspects of this calling.

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I am the bear. I forge my own path. My wyrd is fully fixed. I am sometimes gentle and playful; other times walking death. At times I hibernate; to gain strength. Other times, I walk forward, and when I do, I change, adapt, overcome; succeeding through sheer willpower, strength, and unwavering ferocity. When the gods compel, I listen. I play the long game. The Wódenic path. The power of Þunor. The majesty of Seaxnēat-Fréa. When the choice is clear, others move aside. I am the bear.

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So I’m outside today, doing some planting in the garden and orchard. I take my phone out of my pocket to check some notes and I find this open and written in my notes. Now, my phone doesn’t open unless I type a password or use facial recognition, so hmm, quite interesting…

Hál Þunor!

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There is no greater role, nor stronger love, than that of a Mother

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Last week, my House gathered together and made a mini May Pole. We have many opportunities at our disposal to live our beliefs, strengthen our bonds, and create joyous memories. Life doesn’t wait. Our gods are calling unto us. Our forebears smile upon our efforts. Our folk need us to be the example. The time is now. The clock is ticking. Go and do.

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The myth of the wild, uncultured, barbaric Germanics is a trope with no basis in reality; & in fact, our ancestors had a highly sophisticated traditional culture that helped them survive and thrive in the harsh & unforgiving environment of northwestern Europe.

Tacitus (abt. AD 56 – abt. 120), a Roman historian & politician had no real motive to speak admirably of the Germanic people, yet wrote a treatise on the Germans; known today as Germania, which details the Germanic folk themselves as well as their culture

It may surprise many readers to learn that the Germanic folk were not given to hedonism and debauchery, but held their women in high regard, marriage as a sacred institution, adultery as something condemnable, & abortion & infanticide as a criminal outrage

Without these values, the Germanic people would likely not have survived into the modern era

From: https://news.1rj.ru/str/weareonefolk

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The Fyrgen Podcast - Episode 2: Practicing Paganism
This second episode of the Fyrgen Podcast continues where the first left off. Here I attempt to give an overview of the ways one might begin to practice as a pagan. Contents: Choosing your tradition/pantheon, recommended reading, meditation, methods of worship, a song, community, change of mindset, and the weekly riddle.

Books mentioned:
The Poetic and Prose Eddas - Snorri Sturluson
The Real Middle-Earth - Brian Bates
The Way of Wyrd - Brian Bates
By Oak, Ash and Thorn: Modern Celtic Shamanism - Deanna J. Conway
The Lost Gods of England - Brian Branston
Looking for the Lost Gods of England - Kathleen Herbert
Path to the Gods: Anglo-Saxon Paganism for Beginners - Swain Wodening
Hammer of the Gods - Swain Wodening
Family Rites For The Germanic Heathen - Swain Wodening
Various - Hilda Ellis Davidson
Asatru: A Native European Spirituality - Stephen McNallen
Rudiments of Runelore - Stephen Pollington
To Hold the Holytides - Thórbeorht Ealdorblótere

Seneca, On the Shortness of Life

"He who fears death will never do anything worthy of a living man. But he who knows that this was the condition laid down for him at the moment of his conception will live on those terms, and at the same time he will guarantee with a similar strength of mind that no events take him by surprise. For by foreseeing anything that can happen as though it will happen he will soften the onslaught of all his troubles, which present no surprises to those who are ready and waiting for them, but fall heavily on those who are careless in the expectation that all will be well."

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To the right person, the person who is truly born to it, duty is a form of love, through which all is possible. Duty is not always a denial of things, but an expansion of them to others. Duty is not always a chore, but is best carried out with love.

— Terry Goodkind, Temple of the Winds