Author Archives: David Taliesin

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About David Taliesin

My name is David Taliesin. I'm an writer, teacher and retreat leader who explores the connections between Christian and Pagan Spirituality. E-mail me with any personal comments you'd like to share and I will do my best to answer them. You can also contact me through my Facebook page www.facebook.com/davidtaliesinauthor

Grounding and Shielding

Posted on February 11, 2021 by David Taliesin

Spirituality is not to be learned by flight from the world, by running away from things, or by turning solitary and going apart from the world.  Rather, we must learn an inner solitude wherever or with whomsoever we may be.  … Continue reading →

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Heilung: Awakening My Viking Soul

Posted on February 4, 2021 by David Taliesin

So it appears my YouTube account knows me very well! In the right sidebar, it suggested that I listen to Heilung’s LIFA concert from Castlefest 2017. I clicked on the link, but nothing could emotionally and spiritually prepare me for … Continue reading →

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The Wand of Moses?

Posted on February 2, 2021 by David Taliesin

Before the pandemic, while I was in Milan, a panel on the outside of the Duomo caught my eye. It looked as if the person in the picture was wielding a wand. I captured the image and did some research … Continue reading →

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Making Resolutions During a Pandemic

Posted on December 30, 2020 by David Taliesin

As we find ourselves riding the wave of the highest infection rate of COVID-19 since this pandemic began, the usual New Year’s resolutions we make are pointless. Honestly, who gives a crap if anyone looses weight or works out more. … Continue reading →

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Post-Election: The Real Work Begins

Posted on November 7, 2020 by David Taliesin

After a week that feels like it has lasted an eternity, it is finally clear that Joe Biden will be our next president. For many of us, this is a cause for celebration. For others, it feels like the end … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Gabble Ratchets

Posted on October 10, 2020 by David Taliesin

I was out in the yard catching up with my next door neighbor. What we heard next brought our conversation to a screeching, or shall I say honking, halt. It was the sound of a flock of geese flying overhead … Continue reading →

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Spells For Tough Times

Posted on September 27, 2020 by David Taliesin

When I shop at my local pagan store, Asheville Raven & Crone, I don’t always know what I’m looking for. Sometimes I wait for something to “call” to me, especially when it comes to books. I trust my intuition and … Continue reading →

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As We Approach 200,000 Covid-19 Deaths

Posted on September 12, 2020 by David Taliesin

I’m not here to argue politics or statistics. I’m not a fan of conspiracy theories, either. (If you are, then scroll on by!) I’m a spiritual leader who desires to offer a ritual of remembrance as we hit the 200,000 … Continue reading →

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Fall Is In the Air

Posted on September 8, 2020 by David Taliesin

This weekend I finally felt it. I woke up one morning and it was 58 degrees! Considering we had just gone through a heatwave in North Carolina where it was 90 for three days, the cooler weather was a welcome … Continue reading →

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Practical Magic

Posted on July 17, 2020 by David Taliesin

So, how are you holding up? The adjective that best describes me these days is “weary.” I’m tired of watching the shit show that passes for American democracy these day. I’m tired of convincing people of the need to wear … Continue reading →

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