Mar
Take and Enjoy
Heathenism is supposed to enhance your life. It is not supposed to be a replacement for it. I was more than a little surprised to be told of Heathens whose entire life is wrapped in “being a Viking.” They try to be 100% Heathen and nothing else, all day, every day.
The world is vast. It is filled with wonderful things. There is much to enjoy, and much to contribute. You do not become less Heathen by taking time to enjoy these things. In the modern slang , we call enjoying them “having a life.” What better way to show respect for the Gods’ gifts than to use them?
Real Heathens go to baseball games, play pool, watch movies, and do all the things that non-Heathens enjoy. Real Heathens have hobbies and pastimes. They enjoy all that life offers. Why not you?
Heathenism is not about staying home worshipping and trying to be Heathen all day, every day. The benefit of Heathenism is how it enhances your life when you go out the door into the wide world. Look at the world and take and enjoy. That is your heritage. You have a right to have a life. Get to it today!
