“Most of us typically associate metaphor with the flowery language that poets use or with things that are made up: ‘That’s just a metaphor.’ In other words, we typically treat metaphors as outside of ourselves, when in fact they are the deep, sensory, intuitive language of the feeling center of our brain. To say that metaphor is [ Read more … ]
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How to heal with metaphor (the secret language of your brain). New article on Tiny Buddha
“Metaphor, the language of the right hemisphere, is a language that seeks intimacy with the world…. it FEELS its way. It’s how we receive higher knowing…. it’s how Spirit, the Divine, higher consciousness (or whatever you call that realm of higher wisdom) speaks to us.” “Consciously or not, metaphor is how we learn, grow, and [ Read more … ]
Certain metaphors for change are present in all cultures.
There are certain metaphors for change and transformation that 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 to liberation Purification by inner fire Going from darkness to light Moving from fragmentation into wholeness [ Read more … ]
We need to create space for transformation
Spaces instigate transformation. During the civil rights movement, black churches were instrumental in creating change because they provided “free spaces” for people to meet. Churches were the places where people could come together to inspire one another, plot strategy, and catalyze change. Without those free spaces, the civil rights movement might not have happened. I [ Read more … ]
Don’t search for a solution. Open space for it.
The educator Maxine Green once said: “I find that, when a space is provided, something rather wonderful can happen.” Empty space allows things to evolve in an organic way. It creates room for what we DON’T know and can’t expect. Empty space allows Something greater to come through us. So next time you’re stuck, don’t [ Read more … ]