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…
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.
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…
Embracing the power of the imaginal world
Here’s a little something I wrote for a recent conference proposal, and I hope it inspires you to value those quiet, unspoken knowings we all…
Taking the plunge: How publishing Getting Messy opened doors to joy and connection
The coolest thing about publishing a book is the community and connections that happen. I didn’t know it would be this way. Many years ago…
Getting Messy: New Review, Esalen workshop, and KPFA interview
Getting Messy is making waves! A fantastic new review titled “When Getting Messy is a Good Thing” has just been published in the San Francisco…
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