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Everything of which we are conscious is an image

ByKim Hermanson

… said Carl Jung, which segways nicely to my upcoming workshop April 16, at Book Passage. Here’s the description:

Images lie at the heart of the creative process. They are the language of the “middle realm,” a place where literal words don’t yet exist. Depth psychologists believe that images are animate and in this seminar we immerse ourselves in this dynamic language. Dream images, metaphors, fantasies, and images from the natural world will weave their connections through our writing. To sign up click here: http://www.bookpassage.com/event/kim-hermanson-transformative-power-image

Carl Jung also said that “the artist makes it possible for us to find our way back to the deepest springs of life.” During this workshop we will immerse ourselves in those “deep springs.” I hope you’ll join us!

The Transformative Power of the Image

Writing Workshop
10 am – 4 pm
Book Passage, Corte Madera
(415) 927-0960

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