Author: Kim Hermanson

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Let go to transform: Aligning with something greater than yourself

The desire to control and create specific outcomes often hampers true transformation. We push, we strive, and we pour in endless effort, yet we don’t always find the answers we seek. No matter how much we try to shape things, our human perspective can only take us so far. But Something else—something much greater than…

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…

Unlocking depth: How images open the door to soulful writing

Unlocking depth: How images open the door to soulful writing

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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