Words are worlds
A collection of reflections and resources on somatic healing, personal growth, and holistic psychology.
Signs You May Be in a Portal: How to Recognize and Move Through Times of Transformation
When life feels disorienting, old versions of yourself resurface, and the impulse to push through intensifies, you may be traversing a “portal” — a threshold between who you were and who you’re becoming. Let’s explore key signs you’re in this liminal space, and some gentle guidance on how to move through it with presence, compassion, and embodied awareness.
The Mystic Archetype
The Mystic is both seeker and guardian of the mysteries—inviting us into unknowing, union, and transformation. She calls us through longing, awe, and the breaking apart of certainty, asking us to surrender control and be remade. To walk with her is to discover that the sacred isn’t far off but woven into breath, body, and the shimmering world around us.
The Maiden Archetype
Let’s explore the Maiden archetype: her true power, cultural distortion, embodied and wounded expressions, and the path to reclaiming self-trust.
The Science and Soul of Trauma Healing Breathwork
Participating in a breathwork session was the first time I understood that healing wasn’t about bypassing pain—it was about being with it. But more than that, it was about moving through it, breath by breath.
Reclaiming the Feminine Psyche: The Archetypes We Lost and Why They Matter
While we may have been given a version of the feminine that feels limited—one that keeps us small, self-sacrificing, and defined by how we serve others—the truth is, we are so much more. The feminine is not a single role or a fixed path; it is expansive, layered, and whole. And we get to reclaim it.
Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energy: Reclaiming Wholeness
For too long, we’ve been told that masculinity means control and femininity means submission—but that’s a lie. Masculine and feminine energies aren’t gendered; they’re universal forces within us all. When we integrate them, we reclaim our wholeness. Here’s how
Exploring Your Inner World: How Active Imagination Can Transform Your Healing Journey
Discover the power of exploring your inner landscape through guided visualization and active imagination. By connecting with your subconscious mind, you can unlock hidden emotions, uncover deep wisdom, and bring balance to your mental and somatic experiences. This journey of self-discovery empowers you to reclaim parts of yourself that have long been ignored, or rejected, inviting you into holistic healing, growth and personal transformation.
Harnessing the Power of Myth: Using Archetypes for Personal Growth and Healing
Explore how mythic stories and archetypes from ancient Greek mythology to modern tales like Harry Potter can empower personal transformation and healing. Discover how to apply these timeless narratives to your own life journey.