There is something we have forgotten, and it outweighs everything else. We veered off the right path we were on. Those who survive win the race. Empires can rise and fall. Wars and famines can come and go. Natural disasters, pandemics, dictators… None of those circumstances hold significance, as we appear to have overlooked a crucial law of nature: those who survive win the race. Our basic...
“Friedrich! get the goats in the barn, son!” The warm African afternoon air grazed his hardened face. Karl was a tall man. Life on the farm had tanned his skin for most of his life. He was a Boer, a descendant of the first German and Dutch settlers to arrive in South Africa. Also, part of the last generation to have lived during apartheid times...
There’s been a few key moments in my life that marked me and changed me forever. One of those moments was the birth of my firstborn. Becoming a father had a profound effect on me. It was a rite of passage. All of a sudden, everything that I was; everything I knew at the moment; everything I had done; all fell into place, and I became a man. Because you see, any idiot can get a woman pregnant, but...
I was raised in a Catholic family. My mother and hers (my grandmother on my mother’s side) were profoundly devoted Christians. I was baptized at a very early age (I was so young that if it where not for a couple of pictures, I would have no recollection of it whatsoever). And as the good young lad I was, I happily followed the only tradition passed on to me. So I went about my life attending mass...
Erwin C. Mayer is the creator and storyteller behind A Sip From Mimir's Well—a deeply personal space to explore spirituality, parenting, and the path to self-sufficiency.
As a father of two adventurous boys, Erwin is driven by a profound desire to prepare them for an ever-changing world. Inspired by his native European heritage, he is on a journey back to traditions that honor both the earth and the human spirit. His hope is to share what he learns—not just with his children, but with all who feel called to build a more rooted, capable life.
On this website, you’ll find Erwin’s personal reflections, thoughtful commentary, and ideas for living with intention and resilience. Whether you’re looking for insights on parenting, connections to ancient wisdom, or ways to find peace in wild places, this is where the philosophical and spiritual threads of A Sip From Mimir’s Well come together. For hands-on, step-by-step practical guides, be sure to visit the A Sip From Mimir's Well YouTube channel.
When he’s not crafting content or exploring new entrepreneurial ventures, Erwin is happiest outdoors—wandering forests, tending the land, and reconnecting with the simple magic of nature.
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