“[Metaphor] is the secret of all life. It is the innermost secret of the life of God himself.” ~ Martin Foss “The present is not a phase in time. It is the tension by which past and future are metaphorically united and overcome.” ~ Martin Foss In 2007 I accidentally discovered Martin Foss’s profound book,…
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…
“The experience of Nirvana exists in the consciousness of our right hemisphere, and at any moment, we can choose to hook into that part of our brain.” ~ Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Neuroanatomist With the exception of the arts, our culture largely neglects and dismisses metaphoric and symbolic knowing. The field of depth psychology has…
It was such an honor to be interviewed on The Intense Mind with Imi Lo, a podcast that dives into the complexities of creativity and the human experience. Our conversation explored the concept of deep knowing—how we access it and why it’s so essential in navigating life’s challenges. I especially loved discussing the power of…
Back in the early 2000s, before social media was an industry, I knew a woman named Carol who maintained a huge social network. And much like today’s social media, it involved constantly relaying her sexy vacations and all the fun she was having in her life. I was in a group with Carol and one…
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