I’ve included my response to this and related questions in the following article:
https://heathensoullore.net/thoughts-about-heathen-afterlife/

Thank you for explaining! It is certainly a lot to try to understand and hopefully things will start to become even more clearer with time. My perception of what are Ghosts “do” and how we perceive the afterlife and God homes is definitely in line with your explanation about “Young Ghost” and I am perfectly content with that. Thank you so much again and be well!

Very Respectfully,

Jacques

I’ve consolidated my response to this and several related questions in the following article:

https://heathensoullore.net/thoughts-about-heathen-afterlife/

I’ve posted my response to this question as an article, which you can find following this link:

https://heathensoullore.net/the-norns-determinism-or-influence/

Jaques, I’m afraid I’m out of touch with the friends who did the afterlife care that I mentioned. A couple have passed on themselves, and others I’ve not been in touch with for a long time. All of them were practitioners of Heathen seidh or spaeworking. There are websites and books that teach these skills, which can be extended in various directions, but there are also many precautions that must be taken as this path is not without its risks. Especially when dealing with departed souls.

Also I was wondering if you could elaborate a little more on what you mean by ” the afterlife being a state of mind” and also experiencing being in multiple God homes at once? Thank you!

Very Respectfully,

Jacques

I’m Jacques, you’ve probably seen some of my questions here on Winifreds site. I was reading the conversation between you two the other night and I wanted to share a little bit of my personal perspective which has some scholarly input on the “acceptance into Valholl” subject ( I am not a scholar, I mean from readings as well as my personal opinion) because I too have pondered the same thing! Here it goes.

This first part at least I think some Heathens would agree with: I think a huge part of getting accepted to Valholl or any of Odin’s halls is going to based on building a relationship with him. There are bits and bobs in the old tales that mention people getting into Valholl without specifically being killed in combat as well-but they were devoted to Odin.

Another thing that I have wondered on the same subject is: What about the warriors who were dedicated to Odin and spent their lives fighting but never fell in combat? If they were close to him and of course as long as he is willing, maybe they would be granted entry even if they died of old age. I believe its a possibility and would love to read your thoughts about it (Winifred and Ben).

Again this is just my opinion/beliefs! I just wanted to contribute in some way as like I said before it crosses my mind from time to time too. Thank you to you both Winifred and Ben!

Very Respectfully,

Jacques

Thank you for your incredible wisdom and insight! Your words have brought so much warmth to me once again and I appreciate it so much. Being a devout Heathen I sometimes get waves of worry that I wont be able to see certain loved ones who are Christian once our Ghosts depart for the afterlives and I believe what you said as well about being able to interact with them regardless of their afterlife destinations.

Before I address Ben in my next comment submission here, I was also curious if you could help me get in contact with one of your Shamanistic friends you had mentioned before in your conversation with Ben?
If not I understand. Thank you so much Winifred!

Very Respectfully,

Jacques

Jaques–I’m glad if you and Ben want to discuss subjects together on this site; please go ahead if you both want to! I know you’re both well aware of the requirements for civil discourse, as you’ve both already demonstrated in your posts here.

I’ve consolidated my response to your question about interacting with those of other faiths in the afterlife into this longer article on my website:
https://heathensoullore.net/thoughts-about-heathen-afterlife/

First of all I hope you and yours are okay after the storm hit! I was just reading the conversation between you and Ben and it drew me in. For Ragnarok, I agree that it is symbolic to the conversion period as well (I don’t believe the Deities can “die”). As for the Valholl subject this has also been something that I have pondered from time to time. If I may, would it be alright to make just a couple of brief comments to Ben on this page about the “acceptance into Valholl” subject based on some research and personal opinion? Of course it will be professional.

Also on a different note, as many Heathens today have loved ones whom are of a different faith (Christianity first comes to mind) how do you feel about Ghost interaction once Heathens enter the God Realms and Christians go to Heaven? As you and I have talked about before of Heathen Ghosts being able to travel to multiple different Heathen Deity Homes(as long as they’ll have you) I am curious on what your thoughts are about this. Thank you so much for your time once more!

Very Respectfully,

Jacques