Latest writing
Browse recent essays, research notes and practical explorations from Metaphors of Movement.
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Left on the Shelf: Metaphor Analysis
A worked analysis of being “left on the shelf”, exploring identity, relationships, position, selection and the Pinocchio story.
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At the Edge: Dream Analysis
An analysis of a dream about clinging to the edge of a skyscraper, fear of falling and the significance of metaphorical position.
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Beating Money Tensions
A worked analysis of rubber bands connecting the head, heart and wallet, exploring tension, money, attachment and responsibility.
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Breathing New Life into Someone
A metaphor analysis of the phrase “I’m dead inside”, with careful discussion of emotional withdrawal, depression and communication.
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MoM Q&A Video
Watch this Metaphors of Movement question-and-answer video exploring the model and its practical application.
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Dream Analysis: A Tsunami
A Metaphors of Movement analysis of a tsunami dream involving castles, elevation, family, external threat and the symbolism of shame.
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A Slight Burning Sensation
An analysis of a furnace metaphor involving restraint, heat, clinical imagery, disagreement and the possible protective function of emotion.
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A Dream
A dream analysis of a paper boat, lost control, competing currents and reaching safer ground through movement and choice.
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Just a Nobody
A detailed analysis of identity, observer position and the experience of seeing oneself from outside a prison-like room.
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Dream Analysis
A Metaphors of Movement reading of a multi-storey car park dream, exploring stories, direction, control, elevation and possibility.
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A Burden and an Attachment
An analysis of excess weight represented as a heavy childhood coat and an anchor, exploring burdens, protection, responsibility and attachment.
