Your heart holds wisdom that goes far deeper than your rational mind—and its primal language is metaphor. Metaphoric images bypass the linear mind, creating profound shifts in our perception and outlook. When we “step into” a metaphoric image, something magical happens: the issues that once consumed us dissolve, and we find ourselves in an entirely…
Do you ever feel there’s more to you than what you’re currently experiencing, but you don’t know how to access it? Or perhaps you find yourself stuck in confusion or overwhelm? John O’Donohue beautifully describes this experience of feeling marooned on the surface of our minds, unaware of the vast, rich world that lies just…
Physicist Arthur Zajonc once wrote, “Artists are the harbingers of the future mentality required both by science and by the imperatives of living in our precarious times… We now truly stand in need, not only as scientists but as a civilization, of the artists’ cognitive capacities.” From my 20 years of teaching creative process courses,…
Creating something new requires more than just time in your schedule or a physical workspace. While these “linear spaces” are important, true creativity demands a different kind of space—imaginal space. What Is Imaginal Space? Imaginal space is the realm where transformation and creativity truly take root. Let me share a personal example: Recently, I was…
When I began teaching professionally, I faced a dilemma: Should I present information conventionally and try to embody the role of “The Expert,” or should I honor my own unique creative process and teach from a place of authenticity? I initially attempted the first approach, but it didn’t fit me at all. I’ve never been…
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