They say the wellspring of the soul must flow freely, lest it become stagnant and brackish—but let’s be honest, sometimes it feels less like a flowing stream and more like a neglected birdbath in midsummer, coated with dust and just waiting for a good rain to clear it out. And oh, my dear wanderers, how true that is. Because when the waters slow and the flow weakens, it’s not that the source has dried up—it’s that something unseen is obstructing the way, waiting for us to notice and clear the path. Have you ever noticed that when life feels heavy, when the spark of magic seems to dim, it’s not because the Divine has gone silent—it’s because something’s gotten in the way? The sacred waters are still flowing, but the channel is blocked.
The Nature of the Well
Imagine a well—an ancient, deep pool of water that connects you to the Divine, the whispers of the ancestors, and the heartbeat of the earth itself. Its waters are clear, reflecting wisdom and insight. When you drink from it, you feel renewed, empowered, aligned. But over time, debris collects. The leaves of resentment, the silt of fear, the creeping algae of self-doubt—little by little, they cloud the water. The once-pure flow slows, and before you know it, you find yourself spiritually parched.
The problem isn’t that the well has run dry. It’s still there, still brimming with wisdom and sustenance—like an old oak with stories to tell, if only we’d clear away the creeping ivy and fallen leaves that smother its roots. The issue is that you’ve let things pile up. So what must we do? We cleanse the well.
- Is it doubt, caused by the voices (external or internal) telling you that your path isn’t real, isn’t valid, isn’t enough?
- Is it fear, keeping you from stepping fully into your power?
- Is it resentment, hardening your heart and making it difficult to hear the whispers of the Gods?
- Is it distraction, pulling you away from the practices that nourish your spirit?
Like any good keeper of a sacred well, we must take time to maintain it—not just once, but regularly, tending to it as a sacred duty. A well left untended for too long becomes clogged again, and so it is with our spirits. Consistent care keeps the waters flowing clear. That means cleansing—ritually, emotionally, mentally, spiritually.
Keeping the Flow Clear
We’ve got so many ways to do this! The Celts had saining to bless and purify, witches burn mugwort or rosemary to clear energy, many traditions use ritual baths to wash away stagnation, and of course, there’s the timeless practice of sitting at the water’s edge and letting the current carry away what no longer serves.
The Gods, the ancestors, the land spirits—they never stop speaking. They murmur in the rustling leaves, send whispers in dreams, leave signs in the flight of birds, and nudge our intuition when we least expect it. But if we let too much clutter build up, we might not be able to hear them. It’s not about them turning away—it’s about us needing to remove the obstructions, flush the filter, and let the sacred waters flow freely once more.
A Call to Reflection
So, seeker, take a moment today. Reflect.
- What is clouding your well?
- What tools do you have to cleanse it?
- What small act of renewal can you do today to restore the flow?
Drink deeply, my dear ones. The well is waiting. And remember, no one tends the sacred waters alone—for together, we cleanse, we share, and we keep the flow ever strong. We drink, we cleanse, we share, for in the company of kindred spirits, the flow is ever stronger.
Papa Onyx
