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Unlocking inner healing through the power of metaphor

Do you ever feel there’s more to you than what you’re currently experiencing, but you don’t know how to access it? Or perhaps you find yourself stuck in confusion or overwhelm? John O’Donohue beautifully describes this experience of feeling marooned on the surface of our minds, unaware of the vast, rich world that lies just…

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Unlocking creativity: How imaginal space transforms fear and opens new possibilities

Creating something new requires more than just time in your schedule or a physical workspace. While these “linear spaces” are important, true creativity demands a different kind of space—imaginal space. What Is Imaginal Space? Imaginal space is the realm where transformation and creativity truly take root. Let me share a personal example: Recently, I was…

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Unlocking the transformative power of metaphor: Bridging the mind and heart

In late December 2006, during a meeting with the president of a small university, I was asked what course I wanted to teach in their Ph.D. Psychology program. While I had curricula prepared, I surprised myself by blurting out, “Metaphor.” The response felt immediate, bypassing thought entirely, as if something spoke through me. I wasn’t…

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Unlocking creative solutions through the power of metaphor

When Logic Fails: How Metaphor Unlocks Creative Solutions Recently, a new client, Alice (not her real name), came to me in a state of financial desperation. The book editing work she had relied on for years had dried up, and she needed to pivot quickly. Her plan? Apply for a project manager position at a…

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Unlocking creative transformation: The power of metaphor in life and art

Many years ago, I began giving intuitive readings to friends and family. These readings weren’t about prediction or fortune-telling—they delved deeper. I worked with metaphors and images I saw “under the surface” of whatever situation they were grappling with. People loved my readings and frequently asked for them, but I hesitated to embrace the word…

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