Metaphors to live by

Here are some of the most powerful metaphors that we use to explore, to learn about, to make sense of life.

Dancing as the adventure of being alive

"... and the invitation opens up another a new metaphor: of life as a dance.  Dancing as the adventure of being alive.  Which brings us back to the question: will you, won't you, will you, won't you, won't you join the dance?"

From the post: Won't you join the dance? An invitation

Ease up on your golf swing

"I could see from reading on that the metaphor of golf for life worked on lots of levels: you always learn something new; it can be difficult, challenging, fun and rewarding.  But the bit I really loved was that advice to ease up on your golf swing..."

From the post: Golfing as a metaphor for life

The path we are travelling

"But looking too hard for the one, true path can create its own problems.  You can find yourself fixed on finding 'the' answer rather than noticing and enjoying where you are.  The path that is unfolding under your feet.  The trail you have left behind.

And it can leave you focused on the path that other people have created, the 'shoulds' of other people's expectations, or the trails that others have blazed, rather than the path that is distinctly yours.  Focused on external pointers and signs, rather than trusting your instincts and intuition to find your way."

From the post: looking for the right path

Lessons from the art of juggling

"I know, I know, it doesn't take Einstein to read and apply the lessons from the art of juggling as a metaphor for life.  In fact, I'm constantly amazed by the relevance of each learning point for other areas of life, of work, of learning where I've got temporarily stuck.

The trick is deciding you're not going to stay there.  Not stopping after the first juggulation.  Moving on when you're stuck.  Resolving to keep throwing the balls."

From the post: the art of juggling - keep throwing the balls