Slow Havamal: 35

In the 35th verse, we’re told to keep moving. If we try to remain guests for too long in a sinle place, our welcome will wear thin.

I’ve repeated this one to myself more times than almost all of the other verses I’ve encountered so far. Partly, it’s because I wore out my welcome by taking it to study right before holiday travels and discombobulations, and so instead of changing every week, I rutted up this particular driveway for the better part of three. That’s ok. I needed it. ( Read more... )