Why I Use Metaphors, Narratives, and Questions

I’m really glad you’re here with me—with all my rough edges and imperfect self. I want this to be a spot where we can sit together and be real about the messy, swirling parts of life.

One of my quirks is using metaphors. For me, this “snow globe” is like inside my head when emotions get stirred up. When it’s shaken, everything feels unclear. But if I pause—if I give it a moment—the snow settles, and things start to feel calmer and clearer. That’s the kind of awareness I love writing about.

Why Metaphors?

Metaphors help me take something slippery—like fear, joy, or self-doubt—and give it a shape I can actually hold.

Sometimes I imagine emotions as weather patterns. Anxiety is a thunderstorm—you can feel it rumbling inside, maybe even get drenched in it—but eventually the sky clears. Joy can be a sudden burst of sunlight through clouds, warming you unexpectedly.

Other times, I picture life as a messy drawer. All the thoughts, memories, and emotions are tossed in together. At first, it looks chaotic. But if you start picking through it carefully, sorting and noticing, you find patterns and surprises you didn’t expect.

Metaphors give me a lens to observe, not judge. They let me explore emotions with curiosity rather than fear.

Why Narratives?

Life is a story, whether we notice it or not. The narratives we carry shape how we see ourselves, how we move through the world, and how we imagine the future.

This blog is a place to notice those stories—untangling old ones, keeping the ones that give strength, and exploring new ones that open doors for growth. Narratives are tools that help us make sense of life, reflect on patterns, and practice self-awareness in a gentle, intentional way.

Think of it like reading your own life as a book. You get to be both the character and the editor. Which chapters feel true? Which ones might need a rewrite?

Why Questions?

I ask questions here because growth doesn’t come from having all the answers—it comes from wondering, from pausing long enough to check in with ourselves.

Questions open the door to reflection:

• • What story am I telling myself right now?

• • Which beliefs are helping me, and which are holding me back?

• • If I rewrote this story even a little, how might my day or my choices change?

They’re invitations to explore, not tests. They give you space to notice patterns, reflect, and consider new possibilities.

Bringing It All Together

Metaphors, narratives, and questions are the tools I use in this blog to:

1. 1. Make emotions visible—they give shape to feelings that are often hard to name.

1. 1. Notice the stories we live by—they help us reflect and see which narratives are ours and which aren’t.

1. Invite reflection without pressure—questions help us pause, explore, and learn, rather than rush to fix ourselves.

So, if you see metaphors like snow globes, weather patterns, or messy drawers, know they are here to guide us. If you see questions scattered through posts, know they are here to help you stop, breathe, and reflect. And if you notice stories emerging in the writing, know that’s because growth comes from noticing, not forcing.