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?
I deeply appreciate your comments. Let's chat!
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”)
WHAT IS THIS CHANNEL ABOUT?
It's about how Irish tradition, folklore, and imagination can inspire us today to live joyful and creative lives. Poetry, seasonal lore, words and wordsmithery, music, storytelling, and traditional customs are all on the menu here!
WHO AM I?
I'm a poet, singer, storyteller, and scholar and teacher of Irish language and folklore with a PhD in Celtic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University where I've been teaching for the past 25 years. I also run the Bardic Academy, a school for singers, harpers, poets, and pianists, as well as the Celtic Wisdom School where we study Irish folklore with an eye to growing in creativity, wisdom, and joy.
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7 окт 2024
