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Month: February 2016

February 11, 2016 + Greek Myths, Hercules, Higher Mind, Journey of the hero, Labours of Hercules, Mystery Schools, myths and spirituality, Silent Eye School, Uncategorized

Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee, part 48 – A Balance of Power

by Steve Tanham

Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee, part 48 – A Balance of Power .Alexandra. “Another confusing one to make sense of – yes, I know!” said John, looking at my slight scowl, as I sat down to the freshly brought coffees. “But, as we’ve seen, re-telling the story can help to prompt the right questions…” I had no idea where the sudden angst had come … Read More Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee, part 48 – A Balance of Power

February 10, 2016 + Uncategorized

Imbolc with Mister Fox

by Steve Tanham

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
The Silver Fox banished the night-dark wings of Crow and called forth flame from the night. Holding aloft the staff one final time, the fire leaped magically to light the banner… The crowd came closer, seeking the light and warmth of the braziers, called by the music…and strangely garbed… And behind them, the victorious Giant… the…

February 9, 2016 + Uncategorized

The road home

by Steve Tanham

The Silent Eye It was still full dark when I left…it will be a while before dawn and I coincide again on the drive back from the north. I miss those intimate moments when the first rays of the sun creep over a horizon strewn with ancient stone… and no-one else is in sight. This morning, there was just the blackness and the vague, … Read More The road home

February 6, 2016 + Akhenaten, Ancient Egypt, Mystery Schools, Powers of the Mind, Rameses II, Silent Eye School

River of the Sun, chapter 14 – The Flood

by Steve Tanham

River of the Sun, chapter 14 – The Flood Rameses, second of that name and the one in rising to the throne of Egypt, looked through the widening gap of broken, bronze doorway and fixed his eyes on the woman frozen in shock in the East of the temple. As the shrieking of torn metal desisted, he held out his warrior’s arms to … Read More River of the Sun, chapter 14 – The Flood

February 5, 2016 + Ancient Landscapes, Bakewell Jail, Ben's Bit, Doomsday series of books, esoteric psychology, Silent Eye School

Ben’s Bit, part eleven – Aspects of Power

by Steve Tanham

Ben’s Bit, part eleven – Aspects of Power “Ben, I’ve got some good news and some bad news…” The Governor of Bakewell Gaol is enjoying himself, but there’s a deadly edge to the calm exterior manner. We are sitting in the ‘interview room’. We being the redoubtable Dr Grey, looking smug; his sexy assistant, Miss Goodnight of the Heels – nee Golding, who is not … Read More Ben’s Bit, part eleven – Aspects of Power

February 4, 2016 + Greek Myths, Heracles, Hercules, Higher Mind, Journey of the hero, Labours of Hercules, Mystery Schools, myths and spirituality, Silent Eye School, Uncategorized

Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee, part 47 – Mother and Child

by Steve Tanham

Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee, part 47 – Mother and Child .Alexandra. “I’m not sure, but I think it centres around the child,” I said, as Rose brought our coffees. John looked thoughtful–so thoughtful he sipped his coffee prematurely and burned his top lip. “Ouch!” he grumbled, obviously hurt. “Sod it…” He bent to put the overly-full coffee cup down, but it slipped in his … Read More Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee, part 47 – Mother and Child

February 1, 2016 + Uncategorized