As all people like to personalize their deities, the Gods and Goddesses were named and humanized to some extent. This made it possible to become intune with these deities . By focusing the mind on the attributes of one or another of these forces , the individual could set up a communication or exchange of energy with them . This concept , is by no means unique to Asatru . Followers of almost all religions are able to experience this closeness or communication .
Communication reinforces the reality that there is a higher power than the individual .
It is a religion of complete spiritual freedom . The entire experience is one of learning your own individuality and independence . Also , an understanding of your own self worth is realized . The Asatruar is not slave to the Gods. We do not beg or grovel before them .