How natural terrain shapes us: Finding metaphor in mountains and oceans
A friend from Montana recently moved to the Bay Area, and adjusting to life here has been quite a journey for her. Montana, with its…
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.
Capturing the essence: Reflections on creativity & finding your heart
My friend Elka Vera recently completed a series of stunning watercolor paintings. Her focus? Capturing the essence of a flower rather than its form. The…
Exploring metaphor through pumpkins: A journey into higher creative energy
On Monday, I brought small pumpkins into my class at the Sophia Center. But instead of simply handing them out, I had everyone close their…
Embracing the process: The journey of creating ‘Getting Messy’
A book I’ve been working on for nearly ten years was supposed to be published last February. Everything was set—until the university slated to publish…
What secretly inspires you?
When I was in graduate school, one thing was drilled into me: KNOW THE LITERATURE. But slogging through endless reams of academic writing felt lifeless….
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