In Story Form

AllusionAn allusion (not to be confused with an illusion) is a literary device where a writer or artist makes an More is when we refer to something without directly naming it, like a shared story, symbol, or cultural reference. When we allude to or reference an outside mental image, it’s important to make sure it’s recognized. It can be a powerful way to add depth and meaning, but if the reference isn’t clear, or if someone interprets it too literally, it can lead to confusion. Sometimes, a poetic or symbolic idea can be misunderstood as a concrete truth, which can distort its original meaning.

This doesn’t mean that using metaphor or myth is dangerous, it just means it’s important to stay grounded and clear about what we’re pointing to. When someone connects deeply with a symbolic idea but doesn’t have the tools to reflect on it, they might build a belief around it that doesn’t serve them, or mistake it for a kind of personal prophecy or fact.

The feeling of sharing a myth or deep story with others can be beautiful and meaningful. That’s why we’ve created this course as a space for dialogue, reflection, and grounding practices that help everyone stay connected to the deeper truth behind the symbols.

Working with myth and metaphor is like walking between imagination and reality. Both are valuable, but it helps to know when we’re in each one, and how to return to center when things feel unclear.

We are here to reveal not obscure, and as mentioned, if people don’t recognize what we’re referring to, revelation can get lost. One way to prevent that problem is to use well-known references or stories for easy recognition.

Unfortunately those may bring biases. Over time people can form strong opinions about the so-called well-known. When this happens shared meaning can be reduced to a battle between condoning and condemning.

That’s why sometimes we need a fresh story to reference.
Please enjoy the allegory of BARNA-Coat™ The Never-Peel Paint
Built by Nature. Perfected by Science. Trusted to Last.

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I say my stories are 72% fiction, 27% truth wrapped in allegory, and 1% caffeine.
That 27% matters – it’s real life, shaped into something you can see yourself in.

Facts are important, but stories help the lessons live inside you, not just in your mind.
The 27% Truth lets you find your own meaning while still learning something real.