User's Intuition - Personal Use

Q:  I bought the cards for my personal use.  What are some ways I can use these with my family?

A:  As you begin a family dinner, ask each family member to pick a random card out of the pile.  Then ask each one to use the card to answer one of the following questions:

• How can you use this image to share part of your day with us?  Or how is this image a reflection of your day?
• How does this image speak to how you feel about your day today?
• How can you use this image to share something with us that we do not know about you?
• What does this image remind you of that happened today?

Value of a Metaphor: The Meaning it Creates!

I just love how www.ChangingMinds.org discusses the definition of a metaphor. After sharing several dictionary definitions, the website discusses that the value of a metaphor is the meaning it creates. That is the value of JICT Images. Any person using an image card will construct meaning from the image. It is what our brains are designed to do… create meaning out of whatever we think, see, or hear. When we create meaning, we go deeper… straight to the heart of the matter for us and sometimes we surprise even ourselves. So, what do you think about what I’ve said? What experiences have you had with an image where meaning shifted because of the metaphor that appeared for you?

User's Intuition

Q: How might I use the images for members of a new team in introducing themselves?

Setting a scenario: You are the leader of a new team within your organization. You desire to create a sense of community from the very first meeting of this group.

A: Display the images on a table and ask team members to select the first one that catches their eye. Then allow a moment for them to really open themselves to their image. Ask each one to share what the image is saying to them or about them as they join this team.


JICT Images allow people to get in touch with what is truly important to them. We have experienced that when people allow their intuition to speak to them about one of the images they move very quickly to the “heart of the matter”. People actually speak from a deeper emotional level where what is most important to them is revealed. Open and honest communication is more easily facilitated.

Creativity in Action... Seedpod

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This beautiful seedpod inspired a participant in a personal development seminar to explore what she needed in her moments of struggle to continue doing what she believes is her life work. The woman chose this image as she explored the terms: “groundedness, faith, perseverance, fearlessness, and joy”.

“I see a beautiful seedpod is like me. I have a gift to give that is multifaceted. It is grounded in the truth that it will create new life. I have faith that each seed will be planted in someone. I will persevere… move ahead with the help of others who will carry me forward. I am not afraid of where each seed may fall. I find joy in this adventure.”