Author: Kim Hermanson

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Learning through the heart: Following the call of authentic knowing

When I spent 7 years getting a PhD at the University of Chicago, I over-used the analytical part of my thinking brain. The sight of words on a page made me nauseous. Our heart learns in a much different way. Our heart doesn’t learning by stuffing information. Heart learning isn’t about quantity. It’s about quality….

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The magic of metaphor: A healing path beyond information overload

Information overload and burnout are pervasive problems in our fast-paced, data-driven lives. We’re bombarded with endless facts, emails, notifications, and to-do lists, leaving little room for clarity or connection. But there’s a remedy—a way to step off the treadmill of mental exhaustion and into a place of deep wisdom and renewal. When we dwell in…

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The power of metaphor: Fueling breakthroughs and transforming thought

Metaphor lies at the heart of nearly every significant scientific breakthrough in history. Celebrated scientists like Niels Bohr, Richard Feynman, and Albert Einstein relied on metaphor to unlock new discoveries and reshape our understanding of the world. Across all levels of society—personal, cultural, scientific, social, and political—true innovation and transformation depend on our ability to…

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Unlocking creativity through images

For years, I’ve observed that our deepest creativity doesn’t begin with words—it begins with images. Images carry a potency that words often struggle to match. They bypass the logical mind and tap directly into the heart, soul, and body, opening up pathways to inspiration and meaning. Many of us, whether we consider ourselves writers, creators,…

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