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The magic of Third Space: Teaching and facilitating with heart and presence

Have you ever experienced a moment in a group where everything just clicks? There’s a deep connection, surprising insights emerge, and the energy feels almost magical. That’s what I call “third space,” also known as the imaginal realm—a place of expanded knowing and intuitive wisdom that arises when people come together with a shared purpose….

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Transformative teaching: Embracing vulnerability and awakening wisdom

When we are most vulnerable, we are most alive, most open to all the dimensions of existence. In our vulnerability, is our power. ~Miriam Greenspan Teaching is more than just sharing knowledge—it’s about growing into our deeper selves and uncovering our unique gifts. When I started teaching, I was fortunate to have a wise mentor…

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Getting Messy: New Review, Esalen workshop, and KPFA interview

Getting Messy is making waves! A fantastic new review titled “When Getting Messy is a Good Thing” has just been published in the San Francisco Examiner. Reviewer Asandra Lamb describes my book as “an excellent book for anyone exploring their creativity,” adding, “It is clear that Hermanson knows the necessity of making a mess during…

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Unlocking creative flow: The magic of concrete poetry and effortless writing

Last weekend, I had a blast teaching a Concrete Poetry class at Book Passage! It was such a fun and inspiring experience. Here’s a confession, though: I’ve never actually taken a poetry class—not in college, not post-college. My “education” has come from devouring books about poetry by poets. One of my favorites is Steve Kowit’s…

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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 on whether it’s empty or full—because that’s not the point. What matters isn’t what’s grown there but the boundless potential of the field itself. I’ve written before about the difference…

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