Religio Europa: Religious Virtues and Principles
Family and Kinship: Robust familial bonds and kinship ties are essential within our community. Members should prioritize spending time with family, nurturing relationships, and providing support to relatives in times of need. Emphasizing the importance of having children, we recognize the value of raising future generations that will continue to strengthen our community and maintain our values.
Simplicity and Frugality: Members should cherish the non-material pleasures in their lives, avoiding the pursuit of material excess for its own sake. Members are encouraged to utilize the fruits of their successes in ways that enhance their family's well-being and contribute positively to the collective of Religio Europa.
Skills and Crafts: Religio Europa encourages members to learn and practice a diverse range of skills, including both traditional crafts such as woodworking, weaving, and farming, as well as modern competencies that embrace technology. Engaging in these activities not only maintains our connection with our ancestors and preserves our cultural heritage, but also helps ground individuals and allows their minds to focus. By embracing these skills and crafts, we adapt to the ever-evolving world, ensuring a well-rounded and thriving community that values personal growth and mental well-being.
Mindful Eating: Members should consume a balanced and wholesome diet, focusing on locally sourced and sustainable foods. Preference should be given to ruminant meat and clean water, as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables. Processed and artificial foods should be avoided.
Rituals and Festivals: Participation in rituals and ceremonies that honor our deities and ancestors is encouraged, as these rituals allow our mind and soul to linger in a state of presence by drawing from the past. We live in a world that often does not permit the mind to linger, but through these meaningful practices, we create space for spiritual connection and reflection. Festivals celebrating the cycles of nature, such as solstices and equinoxes, as well as other significant events in our spiritual calendar, should be observed and commemorated.
Daily Reflection: Members should engage in daily practices of reflection and meditation, such as journaling or silent contemplation, to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their connection with the divine.
Physical Fitness and Training: To maintain a healthy body and mind, members should engage in regular physical exercise, such as running, swimming, or practicing martial arts. Physical fitness allows us to develop the strength and resilience necessary to face life's challenges.
Community Service and Volunteerism: Members are encouraged to contribute to their local communities through acts of service and volunteerism, providing assistance to those in need and working together to improve the wellbeing of our society.
Respect for Sacred Spaces: Religio Europa emphasizes the importance of respecting and maintaining sacred spaces, such as temples, shrines, and natural sanctuaries. Members should take care to preserve these sites and treat them with the reverence they deserve.
Embrace Individualism and Pursue Self-Overcoming: In the spirit of our ancestors, we celebrate the individual's will to power, urging members of Religio Europa to cultivate and harness their unique traits and talents. It is through the authentic expression of one's individuality that we elevate the collective. By transcending the mundane and affirming our innate abilities, we not only forge our own paths but also uplift those around us. Europans believe in the importance of constant self-improvement and overcoming one's limitations. Members should set ambitious goals and work diligently towards achieving them, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and personal development. Thus, we embody our ancestors' ideal of individualism, where our pursuit of personal greatness serves as a beacon, guiding our community towards a higher purpose.
Affirm Life: Members of Religio Europa should endeavor to live life to its fullest, embracing both its joys and sorrows, and seeking meaning in every moment. By acknowledging the inherent value of life's highs and lows, we can fully experience the richness of existence. Embrace the present, and engage with life passionately and intensely, for it is through such fervent affirmation that we can truly flourish as individuals and as a community.
Ignite the Will to Power: Embrace the force that drives human achievement and self-realization, as we unlock the untapped potential within ourselves. Members should harness their indomitable willpower to pursue their goals and overcome obstacles, pushing beyond boundaries and limitations. In this passionate pursuit of greatness, we find the inspiration to ascend to new heights and manifest our highest selves, both as individuals and as a collective, thriving in the eternal dance of life.
Appreciate Art and Beauty: Recognizing the transformative power of art and beauty, we view them as justifications for life itself and the existence of our culture. Art offers a means of transcending suffering, connecting us to the sublime and the profound. Members should appreciate and create art, cherishing the pursuit of beauty and the sublime, both through artistic expression and the awe-inspiring wonders of nature. In doing so, we reaffirm our connection to the transcendent and enrich the tapestry of our lives.
Embrace Responsibility: Members should take responsibility for their actions and decisions, understanding that they are the creators of their own lives. By accepting responsibility, we acknowledge our power to shape our own destinies and cultivate a sense of purpose and autonomy.
Challenge Conventional Morality and Embrace Transformation: Drawing inspiration from the idea of three metamorphoses, we recognize the importance of evaluating our beliefs and the framework we are forced under. We seek to navigate through it and ultimately transcend it. Like the lion that kills the Dragon "Thou Shalt," we aim to give rise to the child, a being without mental barriers, unrestricted imagination, and unwavering belief in its abilities.
Cultivate Resilience: In the face of life's inevitable hardships and setbacks, our ancestors emphasized the importance of resilience and the ability to adapt to change. Members should cultivate a resilient mindset, learning from adversity and using it as an opportunity for growth.
Foster a Love of Truth and Embrace Personal Insight: The search for truth is justified in and of itself, and embracing the idea of "My/Our truth" becomes increasingly significant. Valuing intellectual honesty and the pursuit of truth, members should be committed to seeking truth and wisdom. By recognizing and appreciating the unique insights of each individual, we contribute to the collective wisdom and enrich our shared understanding, fostering a culture of growth and self-awareness.
Reject Dogmatism and Cultivate Individual Growth: Critiquing dogmatic belief systems for their rigidity, the focus is on encouraging individuals to think for themselves. Religio Europa members should approach spiritual matters with an open mind, receptive to new ideas and experiences. Emphasizing individuality, members are guided to pursue specific qualities that foster personal growth and enrich both their lives and the community, all while avoiding strict adherence to dogma or ideology.
By following these lifestyle principles and guidelines inspired by our ancestors, members of Religio Europa can foster personal growth, spiritual development, and a sense of purpose within a supportive and like-minded community.
