What matters: A reflection on life’s true priorities
In a world that often equates success with wealth, status, or achievements, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But when we pause…
Author: Kim Hermanson
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.
The Many Ways Teaching is Artistic
I’ve always loved teaching– I find it to be mysterious, creative, and beautiful. Elliot Eisner (eloquently) puts words to my own experience: “Teaching is an…
Learning is a journey of courage and connection
We learn when we connect with something in a way that holds meaning for us. Learning isn’t just about absorbing facts or mastering skills—it’s about…
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…
Lessons on creativity from ‘Top Chef’
Cooking is my favorite metaphor for the creative process. The creative is JUICY. When we work on a creative project, we STIR things, QUICKEN the…
End of content
End of content