Nine Noble Virtues of Asatru

Courage

The ability and determination to deal with what life hands you in a positive manner. Not letting your problems get the better of you. Standing up for what you know is right!

Truthfulness

Dealing with problems up front, not lying to yourself or others regarding things you have seen or done.

Honor

Treating others as you would like to be treated. Standing up for the little guy and being a role model for others to follow. Knowing when to avoid conflict that would adversely effect yourself or others.

Fidelity

Being true to those who are you hold dear, but still knowing when to tell them when they are wrong. Being true to yourself besides to family and friends. Being true to the ideals you are modeling your life after.

Discipline

Having the strength to succeed in whatever task you set yourself. Knowing your limits and the parameters you need to work within. Setting yourself goals and attaining them, regardless of the distractions that sometimes try to sway you from those goals.

Hospitality

Accepting others for who they are, not what you would prefer them to be. Treating others with the same kind of respect you would expect them to treat you with.

Industriousness

Putting in the work it takes to accomplish whatever you try to. Using self discipline to work toward that goal. Continuously trying to better yourself in positive ways.

Self-Reliance

Not depending on others to do things for you. Knowing that you are special. Knowing if a task or life situation has you down, that you can rise to the occasion and overcome your difficulties. Knowing that you have the power to change things; that includes yourself, your behaviors and your life.

Perseverance

Keep on trying until you succeed. Not letting setbacks deter you from your goals. Sticking with it until you finish what you started. Bettering yourself and not being discouraged by what others say or think, they have no power over what you think of yourself. If you think you can , you can!