The Gift of the Vanir

I welcome all of you to 2020. Let me present you a video, on this first day of the new year, that expresses life, and therefore hope. The Gift of the Vanir!

#Norsemythology #Paganism #Vanir

[craftymystery]

Last time I was this early, Ymir was still alive.
Sincerely, I love your videos and this was a treat to see so early on New Year's Day. Your guitar playing is also lovely, would love to hear more of that in future videos!

[m_h]

To the beginning point of your video:
When I was a young boy taking my first steps out of Christianity and into paganism it was hard to shake the notion that I must hurry to various milestones in my life in order to get into the afterlife.
Now I'm in my 20s and after experiencing many things while studying the gods and godesses and the nature therein I have discovered that perhaps the gods care less for mortals than we may think.
That's not to say they DONT guide us and show us certain visions on our journeys but they are more like stewards of the nature of mankind, the forces that bind us to nature, and nature itself.
I'm more at peace with myself and what I do as a result. There is less urgency to constantly call upon the gods unlike a Christian praying to theirs for neverending favors and signs and advice. Never been much of a praying man anyhow.
CHEERS ARITH!!

[marthinarauhut]

this was very well explained, thank you. I have worked for many years now with the Norse deities and there is absolutely a massive difference between the Vanir and the Aesir. The Vanir is very grounded and connected to the earth mysteries, and are not so possessive as the Aesir. The Aesir can become very intense and possessive and has a very chaotic energy. I find their energy can be be very overwhelming and intense to a point of spiritual exhaustion. So this is really to confirm what you have just said in your video. Thank you for making these videos and educating the neo-/pagan communities and for lifting the veil of fantasy for their eyes.

[kaysenkowskisprader]

So grateful to have found your channel recently. Going through and trying to absorb as much knowledge as i can from what you share with us. Thank you for what you do, and a wonderful new year to you (:

[sophieonthemtn]

This explanation makes so much sense. Raised in the US, with grandparents from Skåne, with no actual discussion of any religion in the home, I studied various religions, including "Norse religion" as set forth in texts based on Snorri's works. None of them seemed "right." The Aesir seemed as literary as the Apostles Creed or Grimms' fairy tales. Again, no actual discussion of religion in the home, but there were practices. Nothing like leaving treats for Tomten, or anything like that, just ways of living--welcomes, coffee, love, and food that changed with the season (and money). I remember my grandmother's backyard, wild with flowers and herbs as tall as my four-year-old head. Your discussion about paganism being of the earth, about life, about cycles, with the most common "deities" (or adjectives?) connected with peace and prosperity--that rings true to worlds of my grandmothers.

[jackzuhosky]

Thank you, Arith. I much appreciate your approach to these topics, your scholarship and insight. I look forward to your videos.

[bradfordpal]

I lived in Sweden and couldnt understand the Norse Gods books. And the english translations were just as hard work. Until i bumped into your video's. Being English, at school we were strict Judeo Christians. Our country is a reflection its own delusions about humanity and self sustainability as an Island peoples. The British Establishment is the biggest lie in the world. But then, i respect this is not a political forum. But definitely a forum that has improved my own personal awareness in my world.
Tak Sa mikket! Yag ska blir et fisk pojke egen!

[dafcarldotter]

Arith! :) what a lovely introduction!!! Love they way you play guitar and the scenery around you!!! thank you for this video.... this is a beautiful gift.... happy new year!!!

[XENA_O_VANIR]

I still have this you can see....I put this as my last name and carry it everywhere....Vanir....Thank you so much for enriching my life. Helping me understand so much. Much love to you my friend. Though we are worlds apart....I feel you are family...💗💗💗💗

[SwampFeet]

Thanks so much for this! I never realized until now how morbid and depressing the "Big 3" religions are... They spend their entire lives basically waiting to die and hoping that they apologized and sufficiently "bent the knee" enough to please their controlling Gods.

[alisturkericmacnanty]

That opening was beautiful!!! Your lecturers facinate me and give me a formerly unseen perspective on what it means to be truly "Pagan".

[michael]

Very nice sweater and beautiful music! Many thanks for yet another great video.

[tracylogan]

Dear Arith.Thank you for for not only this but all of your videos and your willingness to share you knowledge and insights. I am very new to this world view and at times overwhelmed by the choice of where to look. But I am more comfortable with the high places and hills and that is where my spirit tends to settle so I take my lead from that. People tend to mention ancestors but I am so disconnected from my roots I have no idea who my ancestors are. Anyway, again thank .I wish you blessings and would love you see you play more of that beautiful guitar on future videos. Happy New Year.

[sevenis]

Very beautiful melody and surroundings. How nice to be awakened on any day by such as these and a wonderful man at that. This was very nice to hear about the Vanir. Knowledge is never a waste. I’m

[Renegade_Melungeon]

I love you, Arith!! Thank you so much!!

[crochetcrochetjoyjoy]

Ok, video opens on Arith playing guitar...I am in 💘

I have a very soft spot in my heart for acoustic guitar

[willowraevynwood]

Wonderful opening and brilliant video! Thank you!

[NikkiEvernight]

Wonderful as always Arith, thank you. Once more around the sun we go! :) x

[Proud]

Arith Härger! Arith means Worth on autocorrect! You’re videos are valuable! A toxic person invaded my home and she is the worst of the worst!! Da da ra da da ta da ra ta

[sohndesheimdallr]

Thank you Arith my friend! Have a blessed new year!