Metaphor is more than a poetic device or a tool for embellishment—it is embodied wisdom. Yet, many of us dismiss it as “not real,” saying, “That’s just a metaphor.” This perspective underestimates the profound role metaphor plays in shaping our understanding of the world and accessing deeper truths. When we engage with a key metaphor,…
Henry David Thoreau once said, “It’s not what you look at, it’s what you see.” This timeless wisdom reminds us that our perspective shapes how we experience the world. Consider these four aphorisms: “When life brings you lemons, make lemonade.” “There’s another opportunity around the next corner.” “Better stick to the straight and narrow.” “Everything…
Metaphor has a unique ability to provide clarity and perspective that words alone often cannot. This is true for all of us—whether we realize it or not. We often search valiantly for explanations, descriptions, and the perfect words to articulate what we mean. But when those words fail us, something remarkable happens. We unconsciously access…
As I was packing up my mother’s nursing home room after her death, I found a little heart-shaped stone that said ‘serenity’ on it. I took it back to California with me and I hold it frequently. It’s heavy, it has form, it feels soothing, and it reminds me of her. I love the weight…
An image gives you something to look at and analyze. A metaphor, on the other hand, gives you an experience. In my coaching work, I introduce clients to an ancient, innate, felt-sense way of knowing—one that allows them to enter a potent field of universal intelligence that would otherwise remain inaccessible. This is the transformative…
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