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Educator Maxine Greene once observed, “I find that, when a space is provided, something rather wonderful can happen.” Her words speak to a profound truth: transformation begins with space. Empty space isn’t just a blank void; it’s a fertile ground for possibilities. It’s where the unexpected can arise, where ideas can breathe, and where Something…
What is your key image?
I’ve worked directly with metaphor for 30 years, both professionally and personally, and there’s one image that has never let me go: I’m a plant rooted in rich, fertile soil. On a personal level, when I don’t know what to do or something in life is troubling me, all I need is to open myself…
New article in Medium: The power of thinking in shapes
There’s a reason bank buildings are square. There’s a reason that when we need rest we go to a large body of water… or the desert. There’s a reason web designers use lots of white space. (Space allows readers’ eyes — and brains! — to stay calm so they can absorb the material.) There’s a…
Tapping inner wisdom: How metaphor instantly transforms our perspective
Mythologist Michael Meade beautifully describes sacred occurrences as moments when the “seal that separates the worlds” is broken, and Spirit enters through the opening. In Doorway Sessions, this is exactly what happens—clients step through a portal into a sacred, interior space where they access profound metaphoric wisdom. The messages from this realm are clear, direct,…
New article in The Psychologist: What’s Your Metaphor?
Here’s an excerpt from my book Deep Knowing, published in The Psychologist It explores how metaphor acts as a powerful sense—like seeing or hearing—allowing us to intuitively comprehend our experiences and emotions. Through metaphor, we uncover not only the patterns that limit us but also the deeply personal, positive imagery that reveals our unique way…
The reality of imagination: Insights from Henry Corbin, Sufi wisdom, and Carl Jung
I just finished reading Henry Corbin’s 1969 book, Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn ‘Arabi. It had been sitting on my shelf for over two years, waiting patiently for the right time. I’m glad I finally picked it up, because it confirmed something I’ve long suspected but never fully understood: imagination is real. It’s not…