Comments for Uncle Thor's Lessons, Anecdotes and Humor http://thortrains.net/blog Thoughts from Heathenism's Most Independent Author Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:29:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Guiltless by alexi http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/09/18/guiltless/comment-page-1/#comment-122 alexi Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:29:22 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/09/18/guiltless/#comment-122 This is the part of heathenism that I just don't understand. Maybe you can help me with this one, because I really would like to know how you think about this subject. Guilt, as I understand it, is the abiding sense and remembrance of the wrongs we've done in our lives. My guilt and remorse are the ways I know that I have a working conscience - because I know that I've done things that were thoughtless, unkind, hurtful, and I can neither forget them nor shrug them off as just ok. The most guilt-free person I ever knew was a cruel semi-sociopath. He didn't bother about inconveniences like guilt or remorse. He felt completely free to inflict any sort of cruelty or dishonesty and walk on without a regret. How can a person live in this world and never carry any guilt for their actions? I'd like to be always kind and generous and thoughtful, but I know that sometimes I'm none of these things and I find that cause for remorse. I know I sometimes inflict pain on others, and - regardless of should or should not - my conscience pains me over that. If it didn't, I'd be worried. This is the part of heathenism that I just don’t understand. Maybe you can help me with this one, because I really would like to know how you think about this subject. Guilt, as I understand it, is the abiding sense and remembrance of the wrongs we’ve done in our lives. My guilt and remorse are the ways I know that I have a working conscience – because I know that I’ve done things that were thoughtless, unkind, hurtful, and I can neither forget them nor shrug them off as just ok. The most guilt-free person I ever knew was a cruel semi-sociopath. He didn’t bother about inconveniences like guilt or remorse. He felt completely free to inflict any sort of cruelty or dishonesty and walk on without a regret. How can a person live in this world and never carry any guilt for their actions? I’d like to be always kind and generous and thoughtful, but I know that sometimes I’m none of these things and I find that cause for remorse. I know I sometimes inflict pain on others, and – regardless of should or should not – my conscience pains me over that. If it didn’t, I’d be worried.

]]> Comment on Hand Painted Rune Sets by Urglaawer http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/08/05/hand-painted-rune-sets/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Urglaawer Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:13:11 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/08/05/hand-painted-rune-sets/#comment-121 Nice rune sets!! Nice rune sets!!

]]> Comment on Monkeyshines by Administrator http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/02/22/monkeyshines/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Administrator Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:39:13 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/02/22/monkeyshines/#comment-106 It is an example of Urus as a wild thing. It is also an example of Mannar, the Rune of identity. The fault in the situation was focusing so much on the "tame" behavior of the chimp that they ignored its true nature. I would guess they ignored or minimized small instances of wild behavior. No matter how domesticated the animal acts, its identity is still that of a wild animal. How often in life it is true that what you see is exactly what you get. It is an example of Urus as a wild thing. It is also an example of Mannar, the Rune of identity. The fault in the situation was focusing so much on the “tame” behavior of the chimp that they ignored its true nature. I would guess they ignored or minimized small instances of wild behavior. No matter how domesticated the animal acts, its identity is still that of a wild animal. How often in life it is true that what you see is exactly what you get.

]]> Comment on Monkeyshines by SiegfriedGoodfellow http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/02/22/monkeyshines/comment-page-1/#comment-105 SiegfriedGoodfellow Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:25:03 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/02/22/monkeyshines/#comment-105 Is this an Uruz example? People trying to change Uruz into Fehu and failing miserably. Some things will be Fehu, some things will not. That doesn't mean Uruz is bad. It is good for what it is good for. The world should have some wild things that cannot be tamed. When things retain their original nature this strongly, it inspires us to keep that which is best in our own orlog strong. Is this an Uruz example? People trying to change Uruz into Fehu and failing miserably. Some things will be Fehu, some things will not. That doesn’t mean Uruz is bad. It is good for what it is good for. The world should have some wild things that cannot be tamed. When things retain their original nature this strongly, it inspires us to keep that which is best in our own orlog strong.

]]> Comment on Feeling the Eh Rune by SiegfriedGoodfellow http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/02/25/feeling-the-eh-rune/comment-page-1/#comment-104 SiegfriedGoodfellow Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:38:38 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/02/25/feeling-the-eh-rune/#comment-104 Thank you, this is very helpful! You know, I was just thinking about this the other day. I was thinking about how we complain about the cost of gas, and yet, once you've put the gas in your car, besides a few routine maintenance things from time to time, the car just sits there and then goes wherever you want. But with a horse, you'd have to be taking care of it constantly, feeding it hay ... the cost of gas, I think, pales in comparison with the amount of time if you clocked it to take care of a horse. Not that taking care of a horse is not worth it, mind you, but thinking of the horse helps us to appreciate how good we have it. On the other hand, a horse does allow you to go off road, as you put it, which most cars do not. Still, though, the comparison is good. Gosh, if I treated a horse with as much negligence as I've treated some cars, I'd be lucky if the horse were still alive. Some lessons for taking care of that which is loyal to us! Thank you, this is very helpful!

You know, I was just thinking about this the other day. I was thinking about how we complain about the cost of gas, and yet, once you’ve put the gas in your car, besides a few routine maintenance things from time to time, the car just sits there and then goes wherever you want.

But with a horse, you’d have to be taking care of it constantly, feeding it hay … the cost of gas, I think, pales in comparison with the amount of time if you clocked it to take care of a horse. Not that taking care of a horse is not worth it, mind you, but thinking of the horse helps us to appreciate how good we have it.

On the other hand, a horse does allow you to go off road, as you put it, which most cars do not.

Still, though, the comparison is good. Gosh, if I treated a horse with as much negligence as I’ve treated some cars, I’d be lucky if the horse were still alive. Some lessons for taking care of that which is loyal to us!

]]> Comment on Tyr and The People by Egmon http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/02/19/tyr-and-the-people/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Egmon Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:41:21 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/02/19/tyr-and-the-people/#comment-103 This is an aspect of Tyr that rarely seems to get mention. I know it’s cool to think of Tyr linked to warfare and warriors, but that isn’t how I think of Tyr. I put much more into the self sacrifice aspect of Tyr. I see Tyr in the father that stays home to play catch with his kids, instead of going out with friends. I see Tyr in the parent who works overtime so that his kids will have something that they need. I see Tyr in the parent who eats less so that his wife and kids will have more. The Tyr that gives up something of himself, so that others may prosper, that’s how I view Tyr. This is an aspect of Tyr that rarely seems to get mention. I know it’s cool to think of Tyr linked to warfare and warriors, but that isn’t how I think of Tyr. I put much more into the self sacrifice aspect of Tyr. I see Tyr in the father that stays home to play catch with his kids, instead of going out with friends. I see Tyr in the parent who works overtime so that his kids will have something that they need. I see Tyr in the parent who eats less so that his wife and kids will have more. The Tyr that gives up something of himself, so that others may prosper, that’s how I view Tyr.

]]> Comment on Heathen Time by Alfred http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/01/26/heathen-time/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Alfred Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:59:34 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/01/26/heathen-time/#comment-96 I can so relate to this post! I had never heard of "Indian time" until I moved between two indian res. It is SO much worse than pagan time. I hate to be late, no matter what. It is about respect to my host or other I am visiting or dealing with. I really get mad at the wife when she dont move or plan so we are at least a few minutes early to whatever function she told me I needed to attend with her! I didnt want to go, but do for her, and then being late on top of it just chaps pal! But Indian time is much worse. Case in point. One indian pal of mine gave another a buffalo skin to tan, that was three years ago, the hide is still good, and neither is in a hurry. It would drive me nuts! Very good post and I look forward to reading more and maybe trying to contribute to your page! I can so relate to this post! I had never heard of “Indian time” until I moved between two indian res. It is SO much worse than pagan time. I hate to be late, no matter what. It is about respect to my host or other I am visiting or dealing with. I really get mad at the wife when she dont move or plan so we are at least a few minutes early to whatever function she told me I needed to attend with her! I didnt want to go, but do for her, and then being late on top of it just chaps pal! But Indian time is much worse. Case in point. One indian pal of mine gave another a buffalo skin to tan, that was three years ago, the hide is still good, and neither is in a hurry. It would drive me nuts! Very good post and I look forward to reading more and maybe trying to contribute to your page!

]]> Comment on Wacky Kitty by Administrator http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/01/18/wacky-kitty/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Administrator Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:59:28 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/01/18/wacky-kitty/#comment-95 A picture has been added to this page. This is Torkatt in a quieter moment. A picture has been added to this page. This is Torkatt in a quieter moment.

]]> Comment on Wacky Kitty by ferngreen http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/01/18/wacky-kitty/comment-page-1/#comment-94 ferngreen Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:16:52 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2009/01/18/wacky-kitty/#comment-94 I would love to see a picture of Torkatt! He sounds fun. I would love to see a picture of Torkatt! He sounds fun.

]]> Comment on Money and Value by Urglaawer http://thortrains.net/blog/2008/11/21/money-and-value/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Urglaawer Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:29:17 +0000 http://thortrains.net/blog/2008/11/21/money-and-value/#comment-83 Brilliant! :) Brilliant! :)

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