When people are ready to launch something new (…a workshop, a business, a creative work of art), they’ll sometimes take steps that are too small for them. This often stems from a fear of expressing their true vision. It also happens when they’re concerned about spending money on something that has an unknown outcome (…when we [ Read more … ]
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When the Next Step…Isn’t Visible Yet
I once had a well-known psychic tell me, “your life is like a quilt with many different pieces. It will come together a piece at a time.” That image has been helpful. I often get confused when I’ve finished a piece of the quilt (it’s been stitched in and there’s no more stitching to do…), [ Read more … ]
11 universal metaphors for change that are present in all cultures
Metaphors function to stimulate and catalyze inner transformations. These are the eleven key metaphors for change that are present in the literature of all world cultures*: Transitioning from caterpillar to butterfly Awakening from the dream of reality Uncovering the veils of illusion Moving from captivity to liberation Purification by inner fire Going from darkness to [ Read more … ]
Healthy, Strong & Vital: Tapping Metaphor’s Healing Powers – teleclass
When I was growing up, my mother frequently said that I was “accident prone.” Perhaps it’s because I broke my leg when I was two by “putting my foot down” when the neighbor kid was pushing four of us on a carriage swing. I wanted him to stop pushing so hard and when screaming didn’t [ Read more … ]