Mirrors of meaning
Metaphors are like keys that unlock hidden doors in the mansion of the mind (a metaphor to explain metaphor, oh dear). Behind each door lies a room full of potential, complex ideas, abstract emotions, and unspoken truths.

Metaphors are like keys that unlock hidden doors in the mansion of the mind (a metaphor to explain metaphor, oh dear). Behind each door lies a room full of potential, complex ideas, abstract emotions, and unspoken truths.
We say we want less regulation—until we need it. The real tension isn’t between freedom and control, but between rules that trap and rules that enable.
Helping my child understand quadrilaterals taught me this: real understanding—and real futures—come from breaking things down, questioning assumptions, and rebuilding with meaning and glue.
In this interview with Sarah Biendarra, explore the approach of Simple Thinking—how it helps navigate complexity and shape future possibilities.
Futures thinking has always been part of who I am. For me, it’s about seeing beyond the immediate. This is my journey and its learnings.