henry corbin

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Unlocking the power of key images: How metaphors shape our lives and creativity

ByKim Hermanson

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with a friend about whether the images and metaphors that surface in our subconscious are “real.” Like dreams, I believe these images have something to teach us, and on that point, my friend and I agree. However, his concern lies with what I call a “key image.” Key images…

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The reality of imagination: Insights from Henry Corbin, Sufi wisdom, and Carl Jung

ByKim Hermanson

I just finished reading Henry Corbin’s 1969 book, Creative Imagination in the Sufism of Ibn ‘Arabi. It had been sitting on my shelf for over two years, waiting patiently for the right time. I’m glad I finally picked it up, because it confirmed something I’ve long suspected but never fully understood: imagination is real. It’s not…

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