Gnosis Diary: Life as a Heathen
My personal experiences, including religious and spiritual experiences, community interaction, general heathenry, and modern life on my heathen path, which is Asatru.
Asatru FAQ: Do I Need a Kindred?
Frequently Asked Question: Do I need a kindred to practice Asatru?
This question is usually accompanied by a story like this: "Someone on a forum said I can't be a heathen by myself because Asatru is community oriented, but someone else told me I can't just go join a kindred like a church and I should just practice by myself, and someone else said heathenry is about family and I shouldn't even try to practice with other heathens."
My answer:
Seeking a kindred to celebrate with is OK. Celebrating as a solitary is OK. Celebrating at festivals is OK. Celebrating with an interfaith group is OK. If you can share your path with your family, that's great, and if you can't, it's OK not to. Whichever and wherever and with whoever you want to pursue your personal path is all OK.
Image: Folk Dance Circle, a sunprint by Erin Lale (me)
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