Words: The Weather as a Metaphor
As a writer, I am fascinated by words.
Dictionary.com defines a metaphor as “A figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in ‘A mighty fortress is our God.’”
I once heard a speaker talking about “weather” conditions.
Literally, the weather outside was beautiful, but he was talking all about stormy weather. I finally asked myself, “What is this talk really about?”
The weather turned out to be a metaphor for life.
A beautiful day meant all was well. The bright and sunny skies were a cause for optimism.
A stormy day, in contrast, represented a time when trouble was brewing.
Relationships, jobs, and health take on new meaning when applied to in climate weather. For example, a relationship experiencing stormy weather sounds like it is in crisis.
Consider a workplace said to be experiencing beautiful weather where everyone is getting along until, all of a sudden, things turn cold and overcast.
How is the weather in your life?
Have fun creating your own metaphors.
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