Originally posted by Linda:
"...do you think the Deities contact us in our dreams?
Because I dreamed of various Nordic deities, and what I did with them, but when I reported it, nobody believed me and some women got very hostile and disrespectful towards me. Odhinn, Thor, Freyr, Freya, Jesus Christ, and the Valkyries forgive them!"
Opinions, experiences, or respectful commentary from other tribe members appreciated...
DW
"...do you think the Deities contact us in our dreams?
Because I dreamed of various Nordic deities, and what I did with them, but when I reported it, nobody believed me and some women got very hostile and disrespectful towards me. Odhinn, Thor, Freyr, Freya, Jesus Christ, and the Valkyries forgive them!"
Opinions, experiences, or respectful commentary from other tribe members appreciated...
DW
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Re: Deities in dreams
Mon, April 7, 2008 - 10:52 AMTo answer your question, I believe so. No one is in charge as a judge and jury to tell you that you're wrong. If 'some women got hostile' then those are their issues, and not yours. I have had such dreams as well, and I don't worry much about what others think. As long as you're honoring the Gods and they're happy with you, than that is all that matters.
Frith,
Raistlynn
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Re: Deities in dreams
Wed, April 9, 2008 - 7:22 PM"Odhinn, Thor, Freyr, Freya, Jesus Christ, and the Valkyries forgive them!"
That quote reminds me of an old Joke. "One day, Odin, Freyr, and Jesus walk into a bar, and the bartender says.."
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Why is Jesus even mentioned in that chorus of forgiveness? And why does Odin need to forgive someone for being rude to you?
As for Gods showing up in your dreams...sure, why not? Who cares if no one believes you? Whatever messages that were delivered to you in the dreams were for you. And probably for you alone. So listen to the dream, and quit worrying so much about what other people say or think...people you don't even know.
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Re: Deities in dreams
Fri, April 11, 2008 - 8:59 PMJesus is mentioned because I love Him, He has no grudges against Pagan Deities, AND I'm Jesus' wife and girlfriend. And I always sell forgiveness, because there's a huge need for it in today's world, and besides, Sondra Ray was the first to say "forgiveness leads to hot sex!" I am NOT kidding.
So, Odin forgives these people, just like me, because Odin loves being with me and making love with me, and many others.
Besides, if everybody forgives everybody else, there will be no more war or poverty or disease or fear EVER again.
What could be more Heathen that that?
Yes, I know the Christian Church has done some very evil, cruel, and twisted things to Heathens, Pagans, Witches, and other religions. But that is not Jesus' fault! Nor is it mine.
Believe it or not, I'm the deity behind the European Goddess tradition. Look at the art of the High Rennaisance, study the Mona Lisa, hear the songs of the Troubadors, listen to today's and yesterday's rock and roll. Obviously, there is a LADY behind much of the sexy, Divinely Feminine goings-on in Europe.
OK. So I may look like an ordinary human being to you. That is my "Clark Kent" self. But I also have a "Superman" self. Perhaps you do, too.
Thanks, Ludwig, for saying something nice to me.
I'm proud and grateful for my dreaming abilities.
I can't cure people of their jealousy towards me. It's useless effort to even try.
And many Pagan Gods had multiple lovers. They like merrymaking!
I dreamed I went to Valhalla once. They served a LOT of bread!
I can't hide whom I am, nor should I.
Odin once said, "Nobody hides a light underneath a bushel, but puts it on a stand for all the house to see." Besides, Thor was getting tired of running out of flash light batteries, ha ha....
I'm not ashamed of my love for Jesus, along with Odin, Thor, Freyr, and many other Gods, both Christian and otherwise. I'm very sorry that the Church has made so much trouble for non-Christians who practice the Old Ways.
I bridge at least two worlds here. The world of the Goddess worshippers and Earth-centric peoples, and the Original Teachings of Jesus, which say NOTHING about persecuting pagans or forcing the non-interested to "my way or the highway". Besides, Jesus is OK with gays. Hey, the Bible says he hung out with prostitutes. I think Odin would enjoy the company of a Lady of the Night, too, yes?
The Moon, a favorite Pagan Goddess, is also termed, "Lady of the Night." She is it who helps seed our dreams and our lunar magick. The Sun obviously seeds Solar Magick.
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