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DALL·E 2024 11 30 18.54.53 A vibrant and symbolic image showcasing the power of art and creativity. The scene features a diverse array of artistic tools—paintbrushes, a palette,

Ten lessons the arts teach

In today’s world and political climate, art and artists are needed more than ever. Here are ten qualities of being that they give us…. 1. The arts celebrate multiple perspectives. One of their large lessons is that there are many ways to see and interpret the world. Problems can have more than one solution and…

DALL·E 2024 11 30 18.57.43 A serene and symbolic illustration of a lush forest path viewed through two different lenses. On one side, vibrant flowers bloom in rich detail, while

The lenses of love: What shapes your world?

In his book Metaphors of Consciousness, depth psychologist Robert Romanyshyn shares a striking story: Two men—a geologist and a botanist—are walking together through the same forest. The geologist steps on flowers, his focus drawn to the rocks. The botanist trips over rocks, captivated by the flowers. They are in the same forest, but their experiences…

DALL·E 2024 11 30 19.05.03 A symbolic and transformative image illustrating the universal metaphors of growth and change. The scene features a glowing tree with roots and branch
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11 universal metaphors for change that are present in all cultures

Metaphors are powerful catalysts for inner transformation. They connect us to a deep, shared human language that operates largely in the subconscious. When we define and clarify these metaphoric structures, we uncover universal themes that have guided humanity for centuries. These foundational metaphors appear again and again in the world’s literature, reflecting the timeless processes…

Your dance is fiercer than the fire

Your dance is fiercer than the fire

It’s been a horrific fire season in Northern California and yesterday I had a speaking engagement in San Francisco where I knew that some of the participants would be evacuees from the fire. (So far the death toll is 40 and 90,000 are homeless. Wildfire has consumed people’s homes, entire communities, schools, businesses…) I didn’t…

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