Category Archives: Spirituality

What Do Spirits Smell Like?

Posted on November 9, 2021 by David Taliesin

So, a weird and wonderful experience happened to me that I wanted to share with you. My husband was in the hospital after a serious car accident and I left his bedside one afternoon to get some work done at … Continue reading →

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October Blessing Ritual

Posted on September 28, 2021 by David Taliesin

I saw this idea on the interwebs and absolutely loved it. The concept is that each day during the month of October or November you add a few words of things and people that you are thankful for. This would … Continue reading →

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Seasons of a Magical Life: Book Review

Posted on September 16, 2021 by David Taliesin

Byron Ballard lives and breathes Appalachian culture and magic. Her roots in this region run very deep with many generations of her ancestors calling this land home. She pours her depth of knowledge and experience into what may well be … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned During the Pandemic: Simplicity

Posted on July 31, 2021 by David Taliesin

Today, on the eve of the celebration of Lammas/Lughnasadh, I spent the day in the garden and in the kitchen. I harvested herbs, flowers and fruit which where then prepared for drying or infused in oil/alcohol on their way to … Continue reading →

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Honoring a Dead Hawk

Posted on July 25, 2021 by David Taliesin

Some Native Americans call this majestic bird Cetan-luta. Us Anglos who live in the Appalachian mountains call them red-tailed hawks. We had one who was the spiritual guardian of our church. I would sometimes see him perching on top of … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned During the Pandemic: Connection

Posted on June 5, 2021 by David Taliesin

Even though the pandemic is not over, I’ve found myself asking the following questions: What have you learned from this time of crisis that you want to carry with you into the future? What do you want to leave behind? … Continue reading →

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Prayer for the Dead

Posted on February 25, 2021 by David Taliesin

Perhaps on this coming full moon, February 27th, we can take a moment and say this beautiful prayer written by a mentor and colleague of mine, Byron Ballard. She says this particular prayer even night at sundown to remember those … Continue reading →

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The Lost Spells: Enchanting Reading

Posted on February 16, 2021 by David Taliesin

Recently, a friend gave me the most marvelous gift I’ve received in a long time: The Lost Spells by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. This small, hardbound book is filled with delightful poetry and beautiful illustrations from the natural world. … Continue reading →

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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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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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