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…
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.
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…
Unlocking deep intelligence: The power of metaphor & right-brain thinking
“The experience of Nirvana exists in the consciousness of our right hemisphere, and at any moment, we can choose to hook into that part of…
Why not fitting in is a strength
I’ve often felt out of place in environments that valued conformity over creativity. Although I tried my best to fit in, I ultimately ended up…
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