One of the reasons metaphors resonate with all of us, is that they point us to better understanding of a particular concept. Metaphors grant us the ability to see things from a different (and sometimes more resonating) perspective. It’s kind of like a completely new language, that doesn’t rely only on words to convey the meaning. Instead, metaphors force us to use our imagination, to convert concepts into understanding that might otherwise be lost with just words. Language is just one form of communication and is far from a complete form at that. Understanding is more than just “knowing” what the words mean. Understanding is also being aware how the concepts behind the words, relate to our particular reality at the moment. And this is why metaphors are such a great tool for conveying concepts. They are like a picture…worth a million words.