Some of my word witchery, published in US magazine SageWoman
I Am Woman
Conclusions: how they are crippling you and keeping you stuck
We all have stories. Not stories in the sense of a recount of events, a tale; but “stories” that we create because of events. In the incident above, I let the way I felt in that moment leaving the bank define my subconscious beliefs about money and myself for the next 15 fucking years. Sounds ridiculous, but I guarantee you are doing the same, in so many areas of your life.
What are archetypes, and how do they help me?
Relating to archetypes means you can draw insight and strength from the collective unconscious, using it as a map to better navigate and make sense of your own life. You gain access to shared insight, wisdom, and creative energy, and a level of understanding that exists outside the limits of the rational, linear mind.
"Sounds, uh, wild", I hear you murmur. "But how the hell do I actually use this information to make my life better?"
Your vision, your version: live it
You are constantly, every moment of the day, co-creating your life and your experiences in tandem with the Divine. You have the power to shape your reality to be absolutely anything. And your life can look anyway you want it to. So fuck all of the rules and push aside the muck of what you think you 'should' be doing...
You're not perfect, but you are
I dated a Christian, straight-edge vegan. At the time, I was a late night boozing wild child. And definitely not religious. My friends laughed and declared the relationship wouldn’t work, but it did. Ours was a beautiful union based on open communication, respect for all beliefs, and unwavering support of each other’s dreams – no matter how crazy.