There’s a beautiful dance between the literal and the metaphorical in the Irish imagination. Today, we consider Irish holy wells – of which there are some 3000 in existence – and what they teach us about being, ourselves, a source of goodness, friendship, humor, and kindness in the world. Thank you for tuning in!
Tell us in the comments:
1. What are your sources for vitality, wisdom, inspiration, beauty, and power?
2. What are you a source OF in the world – or what would you like to be a source of?
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SOURCES and WORDS
Patrick Logan, The Holy Wells of Ireland
TOBAR = well, spring, source
Tobar fíor-uisce = a well of clear water
Tobar féile = a generous person (literally, “a well of generosity”)
Tobar eolais = a wise or knowledgeable person (literally, “a well of knowledge or wisdom”)