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Exploring the power of metaphor: A one-day workshop at Book Passage

ByKim Hermanson
DALL·E 2024 12 01 08.21.55 A cozy and inviting image of an open notebook on a wooden table, surrounded by art supplies like pencils, paintbrushes, and colored paper. The scene i

God is unknowable. All we have is metaphor.

This same truth applies to understanding anything of depth or complexity—our universe, each other, or even how to navigate a turbulent situation. The metaphors we hold shape our ability to construct meaning and find our way.

Metaphor is more than a tool of language; it’s the framework through which we make sense of the world. It’s how we learn, how we process experience, and how we connect with the ineffable.

In my upcoming one-day workshop at Book Passage, we’ll delve into the power of metaphor. Through writing and image, we’ll explore how metaphor shapes our lives and opens new paths of understanding. I’d love for you to join us.

Workshop Details:
METAPHOR IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Book Passage, Corte Madera
Sunday, November 13th | 10 AM – 4 PM

To sign up: http://bookpassage.com/event/class-kim-hermanson-metaphor-everyday-life

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