In his book Metaphors of Consciousness, depth psychologist Robert Romanyshyn shares a striking story: Two men—a geologist and a botanist—are walking together through the same forest. The geologist steps on flowers, his focus drawn to the rocks. The botanist trips over rocks, captivated by the flowers. They are in the same forest, but their experiences…
On Inauguration Day in the U.S., I had the honor of being interviewed on the Women in Depth podcast with Lourdes Viado. While the nation marked the beginning of a new presidency, I felt a deeper sense of transformation—what I saw as the inauguration of a new world. In our conversation, we explored the profound…
If you missed my recent talk on Metaphor and the Creative Process for Depth Psychology Alliance, you can now listen or download it here: Depth Insights Radio. This talk includes two experiential exercises designed to immerse you in the transformative power of the metaphoric realm. I also share insights from my personal journey with this…
David Lynch, the legendary director of films like The Elephant Man and Eraserhead, was once asked by Terry Gross on Fresh Air what he does when he makes a movie. After a long pause, he replied, “You know, when I’m making a movie, I don’t know what I’m doing.” Of course, something is guiding him,…
Images speak in a very quiet voice. For a long time, the various parts of me have felt separate. I am both an academic and a creative, deeply passionate about teaching and learning as well as creativity and the arts. Over time, I’ve come to realize that my mission is to bridge these two worlds….
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