richard shiff

Certain metaphors for change are present in all cultures.

Certain metaphors for change are present in all cultures.

There are certain metaphors for change and transformation that occur over and over again in the world’s literature.  They are: Transitioning from caterpillar to butterfly Awakening from the dream of reality Uncovering the veils of illusion Moving from captivity to liberation Purification by inner fire Going from darkness to light Moving from fragmentation into wholeness…

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.  Clearly, fundamental change depends upon our ability to engage with metaphor. In other words, metaphor is an act of genius.

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