My new book Deep Knowing won a National Indie Excellence Award!!!!!

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—my new book, Deep Knowing, has won a National Indie Excellence Award! This recognition feels especially meaningful because the book represents years of work exploring creativity, intuition, and the deeper layers of human understanding. It’s an honor to see Deep Knowing acknowledged alongside so many inspiring independent works. This award affirms the importance of tapping into the wisdom that lies beyond the surface of our everyday awareness. Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey—I couldn’t be more grateful!
Dr. Kim Hermanson helps creatives, pioneers, and seekers break free from linear thinking and access a deeper, more expansive intelligence through metaphor. An educator and adjunct professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute, she guides people into the mind’s third space—an untapped field of profound beauty and knowing. Learn more at MetaphorMind Lab.
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