transformation metaphor Following on the footsteps of the Wheel of Life, and Your Future Self, here a few prompts to discover some personal metaphors. A metaphor is an object, activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else. Butterflies are a powerful metaphor of transformation.
Here is an example of one person's metaphor for their year. This metaphor was developed using Clean Language.
What would I like to have happen in 2015? I'd like to be footloose and fancy free, like Fred Astaire in his top hat, white tie and tails! Floating or gliding effortlessly, gracefully and masterfully over the floor, taking responsibility with quiet confidence. Relaxed. Effortlessly controlling and leading his partner and the audience through the dance of his creation.
Have a pen and paper ready. Take a moment to take a few deep breaths, and ask yourself "What would I like to have happen? If I could have it all my way in 2015 what would it look like?"
I would be like...
It would be like...
Is there anything else about...
What else about...
Here's an example: What would I like to have happen? I would like my 2015 to be the year to plant my flag. I see it as a sign of courageousness and acceptance of who I am. Anything else about that? I see it blowing in the wind on a snowy peak with a mountain supporting it.
Anything else about that? It feels a little lonely, I would like to have a ring around the base of that mountain, a ring of women and children holding hands and dancing, encircling the whole mountain. Anything else about that? They are in colorful, happy clothing. There is a meadow at the base of the mountain, spring green with lots of wildflowers, there's a sense of freshness and life that the flag leads...Continue to ask what else about....until you feel complete. You can also ask a friend to ask you the question and take turns.
If you received any images, draw or write about them.
Have metaphors shaped your life? Did an image come to you? Please share it.
If you wish to explore further you can check out Kim Hermanson, PhD and Clean Language, both work with metaphor.
Here is an example of one person's metaphor for their year. This metaphor was developed using Clean Language.
What would I like to have happen in 2015? I'd like to be footloose and fancy free, like Fred Astaire in his top hat, white tie and tails! Floating or gliding effortlessly, gracefully and masterfully over the floor, taking responsibility with quiet confidence. Relaxed. Effortlessly controlling and leading his partner and the audience through the dance of his creation.
Have a pen and paper ready. Take a moment to take a few deep breaths, and ask yourself "What would I like to have happen? If I could have it all my way in 2015 what would it look like?"
I would be like...
It would be like...
Is there anything else about...
What else about...
Here's an example: What would I like to have happen? I would like my 2015 to be the year to plant my flag. I see it as a sign of courageousness and acceptance of who I am. Anything else about that? I see it blowing in the wind on a snowy peak with a mountain supporting it.
Anything else about that? It feels a little lonely, I would like to have a ring around the base of that mountain, a ring of women and children holding hands and dancing, encircling the whole mountain. Anything else about that? They are in colorful, happy clothing. There is a meadow at the base of the mountain, spring green with lots of wildflowers, there's a sense of freshness and life that the flag leads...Continue to ask what else about....until you feel complete. You can also ask a friend to ask you the question and take turns.
If you received any images, draw or write about them.
Have metaphors shaped your life? Did an image come to you? Please share it.
If you wish to explore further you can check out Kim Hermanson, PhD and Clean Language, both work with metaphor.
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