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Unlocking true creativity: Becoming a vessel for inspiration

Unlocking true creativity: Becoming a vessel for inspiration

Creativity is more than just making or doing—it’s a conversation with Something greater than ourselves. It’s an invitation to step beyond the boundaries of our own expectations and let inspiration flow through us. But so often, our desire to control the outcome gets in the way. When we cling to specific goals or try to…

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Breakthroughs happen in the spaces between

Breakthroughs don’t come from thinking harder. No matter how much we push or force, our greatest insights rarely arrive through sheer effort. Instead, they emerge when we create space—space for the unknown, for curiosity, and for something beyond our usual ways of thinking. The key to breakthroughs isn’t harder thinking—it’s creating space for new possibilities…

Metaphor is an act of genius
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Metaphor is an act of genius

Metaphor is at the core of nearly all scientific breakthroughs and acts of genius. Celebrated scientists like Niels Bohr, Richard Feynman, and Albert Einstein relied on metaphor to help them make new discoveries. Metaphors play a crucial role in transforming how we see the world and approach problems. By connecting seemingly unrelated ideas, they open…

Don’t search for a solution. Open space for it.

Don’t search for a solution. Open space for it.

Educator Maxine Greene once observed, “I find that, when a space is provided, something rather wonderful can happen.” Her words speak to a profound truth: transformation begins with space. Empty space isn’t just a blank void; it’s a fertile ground for possibilities. It’s where the unexpected can arise, where ideas can breathe, and where Something…

New article in The Psychologist: What’s Your Metaphor?
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New article in The Psychologist: What’s Your Metaphor?

Here’s an excerpt from my book Deep Knowing, published in The Psychologist It explores how metaphor acts as a powerful sense—like seeing or hearing—allowing us to intuitively comprehend our experiences and emotions. Through metaphor, we uncover not only the patterns that limit us but also the deeply personal, positive imagery that reveals our unique way…

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