In an ever-evolving world, it is comforting to find one idea that interconnects, one concept that is not isolated or beyond understanding. A comprehension that far surpasses anything conveyed by verbal narrative, thus existing beyond our words. And to this I would say it is our figurative messages, a personal metaphor if you will, that encircle us; if we would just listen. From our cumulative life experiences, to our immediate thoughts, actions, and words, it is metaphor which can be found skulking in the corners or even laid bare through our repetitious patterns of behavior. Whether these patterns reveal themselves through language, creative endeavors, or activities, metaphor has the power to increase understanding.