Kjalnesinga saga in English. Pretty hard to find online so make sure to save it. It has plenty of interesting events such as duels, mysterious cave-people and troll-wrestling.

^ Note that even a kid was outlawed for not sacrificing to the Gods as well as not prostrating himself before them. And nowadays some fools talk about not kneeling and Paganism not having such thing as heresy. Hopefully one day more people will realize that religion is dogmatic and those not following the laws are to be punished.

Perun’s idol by Olena Kulchitska

I never even tried dating apps. Dodged a load of bullets.

Genuine belief
Personal recollection

I think many newcomers are hesitant or plain confused when it comes to real belief in the Gods. It’s understandable. After all, most of them have christian, agnostic or outright atheist background.
In my personal case genuine belief came rather quickly. I wanted to have it and right during my first visit of a temple and ritual I got it. An onlooker, especially a cynical one, could and probably would describe the events as a series of coincidences, but such rationale can be applied to anything.
So, my advice is to just start. Doing research is important, but in and of itself it only helps you understand the experience properly, while not providing any. Contacting the Gods is not that hard, just don’t go trying to impress them right away. Taking great oaths or conducting a complex ritual is better left for more seasoned days. Introductions are meant to be brief, yet they are crucial.