Forfædres Belysning (“Ancestral Illumination”) is the companion show to Whispers of the Norse from Alaska Úlfhé∂nar. Each brief episode offers focused reflections and practical tools—ritual, breath, story, and mindset—drawn from Norse tradition and community work. The aim is simple: steady the heart, reclaim identity, and bring healing into daily life and community. Designed to be actionable in minutes, with prompts you can carry into your family, school, or circle. Forfædres Belysning shine ...
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S2E183 – Mysts of Folkvangr. Freyja, radiant goddess of love and seiðr, holds the mysteries of magic and transformation. She teaches that the unseen threads of fate can be woven with intention, that beauty and strength are not opposites but partners in creation. In Norse lore, she claimed half of the fallen for her hall, reminding us that her power…
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Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, is more than a weapon; it is a sacred tool of protection, a blessing upon marriages, and a defender of Midgard. His strength is not reckless force, but purposeful power guided by duty. The people knew Thor as their shield, standing against giants and chaos so that the world might endure. Indigenous stories also remind us tha…
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Today we embrace the power of Ó∂inn into our quest for wisdom through the experiences of a physical lifetime. By understanding that our journey will contain emotional highs and lows, we can better prepare ourselves for the lows we may experience that it is a walkway we pave as we walk. Support the stream: visit our support page at http://akulfhedna…
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As we wake from our weekend slumber, we look to the Norse god Mani for direction and guidance as to the management of the universal energies through our physical mind. As we begin a new week of wonderful experiences, let us consider the mental control demonstrated by this Norse god as a role model for denying that which attempts to usurp our happin…
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It's finally Freyja's Day!! Time to rejuvenate and recharge the batteries of our physical form by identifying some time and care of ourselves. By focusing our energies on healing the mind and body we can recoup the energy we emit each and every minute to heal the mind and body. Learning how to target our energy, particularly our healing energy is a…
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Today we embrace the strength of the Norse god Thor. While Thor possessed an inordinate amount of physical strength, we need to focus on the mental strength that he possessed as well. Having the willingness and the ability to deny certain energies in our everyday lives allows us to consciously focus on restoring and maintaining a better mental spac…
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Understanding the quest of the Norse god Ó∂inn. When we recognize the gift we have of interrelating pieces of our knowledge using the experiences we have, we begin to understand the path that led the god Ó∂inn to drink from the "Well of Úrd" to obtain the experiences of the great tree Yggdrasil. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7…
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The understanding that we receive about the courage of Tyr should be that courage is not the absence of fear, it is the ability to recognize fear and continue experiencing a lifetime. The courage to embrace our inner most virtues, values, and belief systems, to deny the energy of bravado and pretense and present the reality of who, and what, we rea…
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Today we embrace the focus of the Norse god Mani. Mani established the balance of his sister Sol, the sun, in making our lives here on Midgard even and balanced. So too can we balance the extreme emotional swings by establishing our own mental focus. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at ht…
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It's finally Freyja's Day!! Embracing the understanding of magic on Midgard. The recognition of energies moving throughout the universe that can alter our individual trajectories is a skill that can benefit our mental health like no other. Recognizing the energy of this earthly magic helps us realize our potential. Support the stream: https://strea…
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Today we embrace the strength of the Norse god Thor. Not as much concerning ourselves with the physical strength as we are with the mental strength necessary to deny influential energies that attempt to redirect us from our desired path. Embracing the harmony of our fellow lives upon the earth, and seeking peace both extrinsically and intrinsically…
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Embracing the example of the Norse god Ó∂inn, we should constantly seek to absorb the wisdom provided by the experiences we have in this lifetime. While not all the experiences we have may seem enjoyable, they are a step on the journey of our existence. Use today to contemplate our life's lessons. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9e…
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Recognizing the internal courage that we possess, like the Norse god Tyr. Many times, because of the emotional energy stored within our memories, to include their interconnectivity with other emotional states, it may be difficult to obtain the lessons of the past to place our feet down solidly upon our future path. Support the stream: https://strea…
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We start off each week learning of the balance that the Norse god Mani brings to our understanding. As we know, Mani was the moon that balanced out his sister, Sol, the sun. Both in the underlying questions that drove the following day, but by providing the mental relief of the evenings cooler temperatures, he brings a better understanding of the c…
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Today we embrace the wisdom of the Norse god Ó∂inn, the all-father. Ó∂inn teaches us of a quest for wisdom by collecting experiences within the reality we live. All experiences, both (perceived) good and bad are all a part of the lessons we derive from living a physical life. It is completely up to each us to determine how we see the reality unfold…
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Embracing the mental control of the Norse god of the moon, Mani. All too often we forget the underlying fact that we alone are the authority within our own mind. By seizing an active role in our thought process we liberate our mental freedom of an emotional journey that brings peace, harmony, and love. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_…
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As we begin a new week of wonderful experiences, we are reminded of the power demonstrated by the Norse god Mani. Mani, the moon, brings balance to his sister Sol (the Sun), but also helps us remember that we are capable of learning and evolving through the embrace of the spiritual energy around us. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_…
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Today we celebrate the intrinsic mental strength of the Norse god Thor. Like Thor, we each possess the mental strength to acquire the reality we wish to experience. Embracing the understanding that life is a journey of lessons to be learned, and internalized, to manage our sensory input interpretation of the reality we experience. Support the strea…
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Today we discuss an embrace the journey of Ó∂inn, or Wo∂en as he was called by the Germanic tribes before the history of the "Age of the Vikings". Ó∂inn sought the experiences of living that he may obtain wisdom by applying his experiences gained to the knowledge and wisdom he already had. So too, do each of us seek to support our intellect by expe…
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Today we discuss an embrace of the Norse god Tyr. Tyr represented the intrinsic courage that we all have within us, the courage to accept our past perceived missteps to move forward with growth. Forgiving our previous misunderstandings of our path and trajectory. The willingness to look past those egos and bravado to reveal the beautiful butterfly …
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Welcome to a new week of experiences and the absorption of positive energies. Our role model this morning is the Norse god Mani, whom the Norse believed was the moon. He represented much more than the opposite of his sister Sol. He brings to us an understanding of dark energy and its ability to drive us to the next stage in our evolution by supplyi…
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You've made it through another week! Congratulations! Understanding the energies of this physical realm through the lessons of Freyja. This week we have moved a lot of energy in and out of our aura. Let us focus now on bringing energy back to the self to heal and evolve. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Vi…
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Today we embrace the strength of Thor. Not just the physical strength, but the mental strength. We know, just like elite athletes set their minds to becoming successful, so too can we set our minds to denying the influential energies that would undermine our intrinsic abilities to grow and evolve. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9e…
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The Norse god Ó∂inn, or the Germanic god Wo∂en is our role model for the never-ending quest for wisdom, but what is this wisdom? We know of many stereotypes given to us about people of wisdom, and most recognize it from a lifetime spent learning. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https:…
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The god Tyr teaches us of the courage that we all have inside us. The courage to find, and be, ourselves in this modern-day of vanilla. Understanding that courage is not the absence of fear, but the management of it, should give us hope that we can continue forward in our lives, ever if we feel overwhelmed by fear and doubt. Support the stream: htt…
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Understanding the external influences on our mental thought process gives us the control we need to take charge of our lives and our emotional states. Using the Norse god Mani as our role model for this exercise, let us understand how our mind can be used for and against us. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf..…
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Happy Thor's day! Today I'd like to offer an idea as to how we can use the role model of the Norse god Thor to dedicate our minds to becoming stronger ana understanding the power within the selves that can make the reality we experience every second of every day, the experience we want to have. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d…
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Today we embrace the experiences of this lifetime by recognizing the journey of Ó∂inn in our quest to construct wisdom within our minds. Using the emotional journey of our experiences to inter-relate knowledge gathered through a physical lifetime offering us a better understanding of where are destiny lies. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.co…
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Embracing your inner courage requires you to mentally establish that courage. Recognizing the influences that may occur within our lifetimes, we must be willing to ignore them, to deny them before they enter our consciousness, to ensure we remain true to who we are at our core. Embracing the courage of the Norse god Tyr allows us to focus on our in…
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Hello, I am so glad to be back here in Alaska, after a wonderful time spent with the beautiful souls of Hillsboro, Oregon. Today, as we return to our daily routine here in Anchorage, we are reminded of mental control that we can each exercise to have the reality that we wish. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf.…
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Today we embrace the god Tyr, by looking intrinsically at our own courage, and justice. Courage to become and embrace our authentic selves, breaking the influence of societal expectations, seeking out the self that brings joy and happiness. Today we offer ourself the free license to active pursue peace and contentment within the mind. Support the s…
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Today we embrace the mental control of the god of the moon, Mani. We embrace the power we each have to control our mental state, thereby controlling our emotional states, thereby altering the reality we interpret. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shama…
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Today we celebrate the energy understanding of the goddess Freyja. My favorite of all the gods and goddesses, Freyja bring an understanding of managing the energies of the cosmos for our own needs. Whether it be for manifestation, or healing, the ancient knowledge of utilizing the energies of the cosmos is a wonderful part of our existence. Support…
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Embracing the mental strength of Thor offers us the energy of living authentically. By applying our strength of a mental decision to actively seek peace and harmony, we can eliminate the negative energies of doubt and uncertainty. By recognizing our intrinsic strength we can evolve ourselves to a better state of mind. Support the stream: https://st…
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Celebrating Wo∂en's (Ó∂inn's) day we embrace the growth that is acquired through experiencing the moments of reality.. It is the unique blend of knowledge and life's experiences that provide us with wisdom to make life's choices. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com…
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Today we embrace the courage of the Norse god Tyr, at the same time we celebrate the justice of the self. Today is the day we can look honorably at ourselves intrinsically to discover what are the values driving our life's choices. To look deep within ourselves, we must be courageous enough to be honorable about what is there. It is only then that …
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Happy Mani's Day, I pray that you have drawn back the energy needed to heal your heart and mind from the experiences we had last week. Today is the new beginning. Ready to move forward with our growth and evolution. Time to show the world how to move in hte right direction. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf...…
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Today Freyja teaches us about the movement of cosmic energy for manifesting that which we need to be happy, content, and harmonious. As we move energy around our reality, we can use it to heal the heart and mind. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman…
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Today we celebrate the power of Thor. Not as much the physical strength, but the underlying mental strength necessary to commit to decisions we make about preserving our own mental health, including living authentically. Being willing to stand alone. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at ht…
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Today we embrace Ó∂inn's quest for the obtainment of wisdom through the experiences we have each and every moment of every day. Wisdom is the interconnectivity between knowledge gained and experiences had, building a matrix between intellect and emotional travels. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the…
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GodMorgan , today I want to discuss the beauty of you, the wonder that each of us possess within ourselves to live courageously as ourself. The Norse god Tyr offers us a role model in which to live our lives by becoming who we really are, who we are meant to be. Deny the energy of societal inclusion, to reveal the beauty of what we each offer exist…
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GodMorgan and velkommen to a new week of discoveries and inclusions of experiences that will be of a great use to your future. As we celebrate Mani's day today, we recognize that we have a choice as to accepting a negative, or a positive perspective about the excitement of this week. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-38…
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As our week of experiences comes to a close, Freyja teaches us to return all of that emitted energy back to our inner selves to promote healing and spiritual growth. Many of us will emit healing energy to all of those around us all week, we will have spent the entirety of the week focusing our energies on people, ,places, or things outside the self…
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Today I would like us to consider the inner strength we have to make, and stick to our decision to be happy. Unlike our New Years resolutions, we do possess the internal mental strength to push back those emotional energies of sadness or anger, we can choose to be happy. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Vi…
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Today we celebrate the courage of the god Tyr. We celebrate this courage by realizing who we are at our very core. A journey of learning and growing, we are in a constant state of change, becoming who we want to be. Managing the influential energies by actively managing their effects on what we believe, and who we are. Support the stream: https://s…
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Happy Mani's Day! As we begin a new week, we have the best opportunity to direct the perspective of reality to that which we want. We can deny those negative influences and set the perspective we have of the experiences we encounter to something that we want. You are free to see the world the way you want to, you have the control of your heart and …
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Today we celebrate my favorite goddess in all the realms, Freyja. As the goddess of love and war, she represents a management of cosmic energy unlike anyone else. After the peace treaty between the Æsir and Vanir, her arrival into Asgard brought the energy management skill to the god Ó∂inn, as she would teach the Seidr magic to him. She possesses a…
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Each Thor's day we discuss the intrinsic mental strength possessed by the mighty Thor. Thor's recognition by our ancestors as one to be able to aee through the deception of the god of mischief, Loki's schemes demonstrates for us the ability that we all possess of controlling our thoughts. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50…
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Today we embrace the experiences of a lifetime that provides us the foundations of wisdom. By providing the relatable experiences of living, we create the grid of wisdom within the knowledge structures of the mind. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #sham…
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The Norse god Tyr knew that Fenrir would bite his hand when he put it in his mouth, but also knew that by doing so was the only way to place the chains forged by the drarves around his collar that he may be restrained until Ragnorok. Each of us possesses this same courage to draw upon our true selves, that we may truly know who we really are. Suppo…
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