The New Light

Book excerpt: The New Light A Heathen's Guide to Addiction and Recovery For far too long, drug recovery has been a matter of shame, submission, and serenity prayers. Well no more! In The New Light, author and prison goði Hrafn Rekkr presents an empowering program based on the warrior virtues of Ásatrú. The recovering addict will search for the strength within to battle the curse of addiction. The New Light also includes: Stories from the lore to help the recovering addict draw upon the wisdom of Odin, the strength of Thor, & the valiant heart of Freya. The runes & how they apply to addiction and recovery. The latest breakthroughs in neuroscience. A path founded on The Nine Noble Virtues: Truth, Courage, Discipline, Industriousness, Hospitality, Perseverance, Self Reliance, Honor, and Loyalty. Sagas of Ásatrúar who have struggled with addiction and much more. Our proud ancestors bowed to no one, not even their gods. Don't let addiction turn you into a thrall. Pick up The New Light and fight your personal Ragnarok! Hrafn Rekkr has been practicing Ásatrú since 2012. He is the goði of the Seeds of Oak Hofguild, and the creator of The Oak Branch, an Ásatrú newsletter. He wrote this book after realizing the impact that drugs were having on his Folk.