EchoLex: A Dream About Words

EchoLex: A Dream About Words

A few nights ago, I had a dream that’s been sitting with me ever since. In the dream, forgotten words were floating all around me, weaving together with new words that didn’t yet exist. It was as if these words were trying to tell me something, to remind me of their power and invite me to play with them. When I woke up, I couldn’t stop thinking about how alive language is—how it grows, changes, and connects us.

That dream planted a seed, and I’m calling it EchoLex. It’s about reviving old words and creating new ones—words that capture feelings, ideas, or moments we don’t yet have names for. It feels like holding a thread that ties together the past, the present, and the future of language.

Words as a Creative Tool

This dream got me thinking about how much I love playing with words, especially in poetry and writing workshops. Words have so much power—they shape how we see the world, how we tell our stories, and even how we heal. Imagine creating a word for a feeling you’ve never been able to describe or rediscovering an old word that suddenly feels relevant to your life today. That’s the heart of EchoLex.

Bringing EchoLex to Inksite

At Inksite, we explore how words can heal, connect, and inspire through bibliotherapy, expressive writing, and dreamwork. Language is such a powerful tool for self-discovery, and EchoLex feels like a natural fit—a way to create new words for feelings or moments we can’t quite name and to breathe life into old words we’ve forgotten.

I’d love to bring EchoLex into our writing workshops as a playful, creative practice. Imagine naming something in your life that’s never had a word before or giving new meaning to a forgotten word. It’s exciting to think about how language can help us connect more deeply with ourselves and each other.

Let’s Explore Together

I’m so inspired by the dream and can’t wait to see how this idea unfolds. If you’re curious about exploring the magic of words, let’s dive into this together. Words have the power to connect us to each other, to our creativity, and to something bigger.

What words are speaking to you right now? What’s a word you’d create or bring back to life? Let’s explore together!

—Annecy Báez

I am a writer, educator, psychotherapist, and Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) facilitator. My book, My Daughter’s Eyes and Other Stories (2007), won the Mármol Prize for First Latina Fiction and delves into identity, resilience, and connection. Featured in various anthologies and journals, my work reflects the complexity of human experience.

As an AWA facilitator, I create inclusive spaces that empower individuals to explore their voices and embrace the transformative power of storytelling. Writing, for me, is both a reflective practice and a path to connection and self-discovery.