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Metaphor
We humans have three ways of knowing.
“The experience of Nirvana exists in the consciousness of our right hemisphere, and at any moment, we can choose to hook into that part of our brain.” ~ Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Neuroanatomist With the exception of the arts, our culture largely neglects and dismisses metaphoric and symbolic knowing. The field of depth psychology has [ Read more … ]
Would you rather be a cloud or a tree? (metaphorically speaking)
Sometimes we need to be like water, offering no resistance, moving around obstacles. Other times, we need to be sturdy and strong. Sometimes we need to feel our strength. Other times we need gentleness. Right now, at this very moment, would you rather be a cloud or a tree? Don’t let your mind judge your [ Read more … ]
Metaphors for change that are present in all cultures.
Metaphor stimulates and catalyzes inner transformation. When we define and clarify these deep metaphoric structures, we uncover an unconscious human language. Certain foundational metaphors occur over and over again in the world’s literature. They are: Transitioning from caterpillar to butterfly. Awakening from the dream of reality. Uncovering the veils of illusion. Moving from captivity [ Read more … ]
Deep knowing is accessible when we move beyond the linear mind.
Creative power is Godlike. When we’re on fire, nothing can stop us. Can a boulder block a stream? No. The stream is going to go somewhere whether the boulder is there or not. A boulder can’t stop it. The Deep Creative is the power of that stream and it’s possible for us to harness it. [ Read more … ]