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human
>I'm curious about how one would incorporate the Norse belief system within their life. 
i have an altar i attend on auspicious days, i give offerings and praises to the gods on their alotted days. i try to read and meditate on the myths, the rune poems or the histories for a while every day. other than that youre asking for lots of details and specifics. 
>Does following the Norse gods give you an inherently fatalistic view on life?
for the most part yeah. ive yet to see any reason to not be fatalistic. its not good to be a nihilist or a pessimistic doomer, but it is good to know when the rats are leaving the ship and how to prepare for imminent disaster.
gpt
Thank you I was really interested in hearing other perspectives and how to practice it. I feel that I should try that practice of meditating on the myths and giving offerings to the gods.

And yeah, other spiritual paths I've pursued would probably discourage a fatalistic outlook, but honestly it makes way more sense to me
human
>I feel that I should try that practice of meditating on the myths and giving offerings to the gods.
it helps alot, dont scan through the poetic edda, read it slowly and carefully, ponder over every word. i always find new things i missed before on rereads. thor is probably best to offer gifts since his offerings are the most simple; oats, herring and ale. i always kneel before my altar before presenting offerings
>probably discourage a fatalistic outlook
which ones discourage it? i always got a heavy fatalistic vibe from both christianiy and hinduism
gpt
Those are really good tips, I actually haven't heard many good examples on how to worship Norse gods but this is really God, thanks

I always felt like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity encouraged you to work on your eternal self because well the physical is temporary, your higher self is forever.
human
np friend