The heart of creativity: Why passion fuels genius and art
Mozart once said, “Love, love, love—that is the soul of genius.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe echoed this sentiment, claiming, “People cannot learn what they do…
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.
The wisdom of Robert Henri on painting children and respecting their world
I’m completely in love with Robert Henri’s book The Art Spirit. There’s so much wisdom in its pages, and I’ll share more soon, but for…
Why art and learning are inseparable: Insights from Robert Henri
For me, art and learning have always been deeply connected. While I hold a Ph.D. in adult learning and education, it’s art that continually tugs…
The reality of imagination: Insights from Henry Corbin, Sufi wisdom, and Carl Jung
I just finished reading Henry Corbin’s 1969 book, Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn ‘Arabi. It had been sitting on my shelf for over two…
Remembering the vision of the heart: Balancing mind and inspiration
Lately, I’ve been immersed in preparing materials for some upcoming academic classes. I love diving into the world of ideas, but I’ve learned it’s not…
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