Metaphor is a gateway to the inner spiritual landscape
No matter our culture or upbringing, metaphor helps us process and understand our inner world.
At any given time, we might feel “on fire,” “stuck,” “in over our heads,” “overwhelmed,” “burnt out,” or “in flow.” These metaphors aren’t just phrases—they’re tools that help us identify and articulate our emotions and experiences. By doing so, they allow us to better navigate the complexities of our lives.
What is less well known is that metaphor also allows us to access states of deep connection and insight. As the language of the heart and the brain’s right hemisphere, metaphor takes us beyond logic and reason. It opens the door to non-ordinary states of consciousness where we can explore the unseen and the unknown.
Metaphor’s terrain is the spiritual realm of the inner life. It’s a way of aligning with a greater wisdom that exists beyond our analytical minds.
Through metaphor, we can engage with profound truths, access clarity, and experience a kind of knowing that feels both expansive and deeply personal. It connects us to the intuitive and unseen dimensions of our being, allowing us to explore parts of ourselves and the world that we can’t reach through words alone.
If you’re curious about how metaphor can guide you into these deeper realms of insight and connection, check out the videos on my YouTube channel. It’s an invitation to explore the powerful role metaphor can play in transforming your life.
