Cooking is my favorite metaphor for the creative process. The creative is JUICY. When we work on a creative project, we STIR things, QUICKEN the energies, and let ideas SIMMER and COOK. We also need a STRONG POT. On that note, here are 12 important tips for a winning ‘dish’ from the reality tv show [ Read more … ]
psychology of 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: Trusting in Something Bigger on Eggshell Transformations with Imi Lo
It was such an honor to be interviewed on Eggshell Transformations with Imi Lo. I loved talking to Imi about deep knowing and why/how metaphor connects us with what is greater than ourselves. Here’s the link to the interview: https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/10693815 Enjoy!