Author: Kim Hermanson

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Transformative teaching: Embracing vulnerability and awakening wisdom

When we are most vulnerable, we are most alive, most open to all the dimensions of existence. In our vulnerability, is our power. ~Miriam Greenspan Teaching is more than just sharing knowledge—it’s about growing into our deeper selves and uncovering our unique gifts. When I started teaching, I was fortunate to have a wise mentor…

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The transformative power of beauty: A journey to wholeness

When we perceive beauty, an “integration of self” takes place.   ~  Arleen Hynes Have you ever noticed how beauty has a way of stopping us in our tracks? Maybe it’s the golden glow of a sunset, the delicate curve of a flower petal, or even the simple elegance of a handwritten note. Beauty has this…

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The myth you’re living: A journey of creativity and healing

Carl Jung spent the entire second half of his amazing life dedicated to understanding the “myth” he was living by. He called it his “task of tasks.” Myths are the instruments that we use to make sense of our life events. The problem is, it’s hard to see the story when you’re living it. We…

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Revisiting the Partridge Family: Nostalgia, joy, and hidden metaphors

The first LP I ever bought was The Partridge Family Album. I was 11 at the time and felt like a grown-up when I presented it to my grandfather at the drugstore and told him that this is what I wanted for my birthday. Today, my friend Robin sent me a Partridge Family Christmas card….

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Unlocking hidden realms: The gateways of metaphor and art

In his novel Ulysses, James Joyce writes: “Any object, intensely regarded, may be a gate of access.” This simple yet profound idea has stayed with me for years, and every time I revisit it, I uncover new depths. Joyce’s notion of a “gate of access” resonates strongly with the transformative power of metaphor, which lies…

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