I grew up in a hardworking Norwegian farming family in the Midwest, where practicality was a way of life. This mindset is etched into my being. When I walk into an art gallery, I often marvel at the hours—sometimes thousands—that someone has spent creating a sculpture, a painting, or a work of art. All that…
Click here for a super fun interview I recently did with Dr. Dave at “Dr. Dave” at Shrink Rap Radio! In this episode, we dive into creativity, metaphor, and the wild, untamed aspects of life that awaken our deepest knowing. There’s even an experiential segment where you can explore answers to your own personal questions….
For years, music lingered in the background of my life, haunting me with an elusive longing. I play a few instruments, sing with a band, and love music deeply, yet there was always something missing—some ephemeral connection I couldn’t quite reach. It felt like a deep yearning for something I couldn’t name, let alone fulfill….
Many years ago, a friend talked me into attending a creative writing workshop. Since I’d never done anything like that before, I had no prior expectations. I was totally unprepared for what happened. We were given some topic to write about, I put my pen to the page and I found myself writing a fantasy-fairy…
I recently met someone who is an international expert on social change movements. Over breakfast at my favorite café we talked about how successful social protests open up space in places where we think there isn’t any space. The conversation fascinated me because I’ve spent the past two years writing a book about metaphor and the…
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