More Whispers from the Earth
By: Taz Thornton - Moon Books, $10.95
Description: In More Whispers from the Earth, Taz Thornton invites you to journey deeper into the timeless wisdom of our ancestors.
Building upon the foundation laid in her first book, this new collection uncovers even more teaching stories, each one a thread woven from the rich tapestry of our forgotten past.
Verdict: In a book that has - once again - had Taz and her spirits and guides pour their souls into to bring forth another chapter to her original writings, it is amazing to think that it was nine long years ago since that book was written; eight since it was actually published.
A book of two halves - the tales that were still flowing beautifully after Whispers from the Earth was published and after a long break where life got in the way for her, a flurry of newer stories just ripe for the sharing - the book doesn’t try and confuse you with its text. Nor does it have you going back to re-read certain sentences over and over, unable to fully grasp the prose set out.
Moreover it is written - and beautifully so - in a simplistic nature, so to speak, one where the nature of the stories are enhanced by the deliberately easy going, unconvoluted vocabulary. It is a sumptuously easy read, and yet one that still subtly manages to thread a creative vernacular within it.
As author Taz Thornton herself says, ‘I hope the easy, sometimes childish language of these stories to speak directly to the child who lives within every one of us, and that you are able to find the magic not only within these pages, bur in your everyday life.’
Ergo, these stories, shared by the spirits of the land and the voices of the ancestors, offer profound insights and guidance for navigating the challenges of modern life.
They are beautifully written and filled with vibrant descriptions, transporting you into the wonders of nature and to new realms sometimes without you even realizing your mind had gone there. Complete with guidance and encouragement to seek your own stories and connections with nature, whether you are a seasoned storyteller or a seeker just beginning your journey, this book serves as a powerful companion, urging you to connect with the earth, honor the ancestors, and rekindle the sacred art of storytelling.
In a world that often feels disconnected and chaotic, More Whispers from the Earth is a reminder that the wisdom of our ancestors is still alive, waiting for us to listen and learn.
About the Author: Taz Thornton is a shamanic healer, workshop leader and crafter of sacred ceremonial items, including rattles, medicine bags, dance staffs, medicine jewelry and the ‘Shaman Stones’ personal guidance system.
Through Firechild, Taz offers training in shamanism and meditation, as well as one to one healing, distance healing and group sessions, as well as space clearing services. She is trained in several aspects of traditional ‘soul doctoring’, including soul retrieval and extraction, plant spirit medicine, power animal sourcing, light healing, chakra alignment and psychopomp work.
Outside of her healing commitments and workshop program, Taz can often be found channeling spirit to create medicine jewelry and sacred ceremonial and healing tools, such as rattles, medicine bags and dance staffs.
Taz is a member of the Society of Shamanic Practitioners and has presented at the UK gathering many times.
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