The fertile field of creativity: The power of group imagination
When I ask my subconscious for a metaphor about my work, the image that always comes to mind is a fertile field. I don’t focus…
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.
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An American Beauty: A poem celebrating joy & timeless beauty
I wrote this poem ten years ago, and just recently rediscovered it. It’s a poem about beauty (and my Great Aunt Thelma). I visited her…
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From teen dreams to creative inspiration: What Project Runway taught me about creativity
When I was 14, I dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. Fueled by enthusiasm, I sketched what I believed were marvelous designs and sent them…
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The magic of support groups: Helping others to help yourself
In the past couple of months, I’ve started three support groups, and honestly, they’ve been a game-changer. Two are work-related, focused on marketing and book…
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Goethe’s wisdom on balancing learning & expression: Insights for creatives and educators
My brother-in-law is a huge fan of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Fun fact: I recently discovered that the proper German pronunciation of his name is…
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