Across many spiritual traditions, stories exist of mysterious figures who stand at the boundary between worlds. Some are guardians. Some are guides. Some are keepers of sacred roads that ordinary people cannot see. One of the most intriguing questions I was ever asked came from Kouzen also known as Ndundulu, a Cushite that died 3222 years ago. He is now a daily spiritual guide among others. that I and my wife (Ebiware Ayah) consults with daily. “Who is the lady that sweeps the path between the living and the dead? How do you get her broom? Why is it used? Where is it stored? What does it do?” These questions open the door to a deeper conversation about ritual objects, ancestral beliefs, and the inherit power of the ritually prepared broom. In many cultures, a broom is far more than a household tool. It is associated with cleansing, protection, removal of harmful influences, and the maintenance of spiritual order. The act of sweeping is often understood as more than cleaning dirt. It can represent clearing a path, removing unwanted forces, or preparing a space for the presence of ancestors, spirits, or blessings. After Kouzen shared his teachings about this mysterious broom, my wife remembered something from her own childhood. Her mother possessed a broom that had been given to her by a native doctor. It was not treated as an ordinary broom. It was kept with care and was believed to protect their home from thieves and other harmful visitors. My wife recalled stories of how the broom was used as a protective object around the family compound. It was part of a tradition that connected everyday life with a larger spiritual understanding of security, protection, and respect for unseen forces. Whether viewed as folklore, cultural tradition, spiritual practice, or ancestral wisdom, the image of a woman sweeping the road between the living and the dead continues to raise fascinating questions. What road does she maintain? Who walks upon it? And why have stories of sacred brooms appeared in so many different parts of the world? Perhaps the answers are found not only in ancient traditions, but also in the oral traditions passed down through families who still remember the power these objects once held. What traditions involving sacred brooms, spiritual cleansing, or ancestral protection have you encountered in your own culture?