Author: Kim Hermanson

The desire to create certain outcomes hampers transformation

The desire to create certain outcomes hampers transformation

The desire to create certain outcomes hampers transformation. No matter how much we push, intend and effort, it’s clear that we don’t often have all the answers that we seek. But Something else does. We humans are brilliant when we align with Something greater than ourselves. When we loosen our fixation on what we think,…

Unlocking the universal language of shapes: How forms influence us

Unlocking the universal language of shapes: How forms influence us

There’s a reason bank buildings are square. The solid, stable form of a square conveys security and trust. There’s a reason that when we need rest, we often seek out the calming expanse of a large body of water or the serene emptiness of the desert. There’s a reason web designers use generous amounts of…

You don’t need to find your words, you need to find your image.

You don’t need to find your words, you need to find your image.

During the many years that I led creative writing workshops, I noticed something interesting about the thing invited deep writing. Some writing prompts–often involving words or newspaper headlines–kept people entrenched in analytical thinking and… their subsequent writing was heady and dry.  Their writing might have been slick and witty, but it was rarely deep or…

Six ways to break your creative blocks

Six ways to break your creative blocks

When I’ve felt stuck in my creative journey, I’ve found that sometimes the smallest shifts can unlock surprising breakthroughs. Here are  In my article for Greater Good Magazine, I share six powerful ways to clear creative blocks and reignite that spark—methods I’ve used personally to nurture my own creativity and help others discover theirs. Give…

When we prioritize creativity, we prioritize our life force energy and vitality

When we prioritize creativity, we prioritize our life force energy and vitality

Years ago, I found myself grappling with a problem that felt impossible to resolve. I tried every logical approach, but nothing seemed to shift.  Then, almost unintentionally, I threw myself into a creative project that lit me up with energy and excitement. As I became absorbed in the creative process, that once-urgent problem gradually lost…

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