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Author Archives: Taz Thornton (www.firechild-shamanism.co.uk)
Brexit: time for prayer, compassion and self-awareness
I CANNOT be alone in feeling that the levels of anger, hatred and blame being flung around post referendum are just horrible. I honestly don’t believe they help anyone. And it’s not just on social media. We’re already seeing horrifying … Continue reading
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Book Review Monday: Whispers from the Earth
Originally posted on adayinthelifeofawitch:
This is a book for Rudyard Kipling fans for sure. I’ve spent about twelve hours since I’ve read it trying to think of who Taz Thorton’s style reminds me of, and it finally hit me at…
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When did you last really commit to something?
MY teachers used to talk about commitment. About how, in the old ways, people would walk across country for days to get to the teachings that were so important to them. What are we ever truly committed to these days? … Continue reading
Posted in Life, responsibility, Spirituality, Workshops
Tagged choice, commitment, firechild, spirituality, Taz thornton
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Taking a leap of faith
SCROLLING through old pics this morning, I realised that six years ago I was walking with a stick. Not only that, but I was in almost constant pain and popping painkillers by the clock. Things weren’t looking rosy back then. … Continue reading
Posted in Healing, Life, responsibility, Spirituality
Tagged authenticity, courage, firechild, firechild shamanism, life, soul's path, Taz thornton, work life balance
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Walking Away From 50 Shades of Grey
I HAVEN’T read 50 Shades of Grey. I made a conscious choice not to. I haven’t seen the movie either. I’m making another conscious choice not to. You might argue, in that case, that I have no business blogging about … Continue reading
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Tagged 50 Shades, 50 Shades of Grey, abuse, firechild, healing, shamanism, Taz thornton
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Why do we worship spiritual superstars? (Or… paradigm shifts begin at home)
WHY are we so keen to hoist people up onto grand pedestals? Well we do, don’t we? Our culture has a horrible habit of turning people into gurus to worship from afar, bathing in their high, high enlightenment from our … Continue reading
Lessons in perception, lessons on life
LAST night we went for dinner on a ‘date night’ and ended up having to wait for a table. A young fella, still in his dirt-smeared, bright orange work gear, was there on his own and invited us to sit … Continue reading
Posted in Authenticity, Life, Spirituality
Tagged authenticity, firechild, firechild shamanjsm, spiritual teachings, spirituality, Taz thornton
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Let it go, let it go…
SO, here we are. Another new year begins. What will YOU do with it? Regardless of whether you choose to view the first day of 2015 as a special occasion or just another day, whether you went out last night … Continue reading
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Tagged 2015, firechild, manifestation, new year, new year's resolutions, resolutions, Taz thornton
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Coming out as non-vegetarian
I EAT meat. There. I said it. I’m waiting for the lightening bolt. Or the lentil bolt. Or whatever it is all those who take issue with my choice might throw at me. I’ve always eaten meat. When I don’t, … Continue reading
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