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

Naming the Unnamable

Posted on June 21, 2016 by David Taliesin

Naming the Unnamable is a tricky proposition. Many ancient religions believed that if you knew the name of a god/goddess you could summon and or control that deity. Thankfully, the Unnamable, the One who created all that is, refuses to … Continue reading →

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Season of Creation

Posted on June 3, 2016 by David Taliesin

For those who belong to Christian faith communities, I have an interesting resource for those who are looking for an alternative to the Revised Common Lectionary (a three year series of appointed readings for worship). The Season of Creation is … Continue reading →

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Rose: Love Is In The Air!

Posted on June 1, 2016 by David Taliesin

Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse’s lineage coming, as men of old have sung. It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, When half spent was the night. Traditional German Carol, … Continue reading →

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A Holy Pool For Everyone: Bethesda

Posted on May 5, 2016 by David Taliesin

After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha which has five porticoes. In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, … Continue reading →

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Meditation Exercise: Breath Prayer

Posted on April 18, 2016 by David Taliesin

1.  Close your eyes. Sit still and upright, relaxed and alert 2.  Focus on your breathing. With each exhale let your body relax more deeply. 3.  When you are ready, begin to repeat a phrase in your mind with every … Continue reading →

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Three of Swords: Beyond Heartache

Posted on April 4, 2016 by David Taliesin

A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. I will put my spirit within … Continue reading →

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Rising Appalachia – Medicine

Posted on March 23, 2016 by David Taliesin

As one who works with the energies and medicinal properties of plants and minerals, I LOVE this song and the vibe of this band. (Plus I live in Appalachia so how can I not love the band’s name?) Check it … Continue reading →

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10 Magickal Uses for Sage

Posted on March 7, 2016 by David Taliesin

Nice article on the uses of sage. It’s on my list to plant in my garden this year. –David Taliesin 1.  There’s more than one way to smudge.  By far, the most common ritual use for sage is in smudge … Continue reading →

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Meditative Coloring

Posted on March 5, 2016 by David Taliesin

Coloring books for adults are a HUGE business these days. As someone who has used art as a meditative device for years, I’m so excited that other people are getting in touch with their creative side through the use of … Continue reading →

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When Bad News Comes Our Way

Posted on March 4, 2016 by David Taliesin

Several weeks ago my next door neighbor was brutally murdered. Needless to say, when I heard the news my emotions ran the gamut from disbelief to anger, from sadness to fear. I took a break from posting to give myself … Continue reading →

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