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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Metaphorical mapping sheets related to the weather

 

Here are some metaphorical mapping sheets related to the weather:

Mapping Sheet 1: The Human Heart as a Storm

  • Heartbeat: Thunder (rumbling, strong, rhythmic)

  • Emotions: Precipitation (joy as a light drizzle, sadness as heavy rain, anger as a downpour with hail)

  • Love/Affection: Sunshine (warmth, light, growth)

  • Jealousy/Resentment: Fog (obscures vision, creates confusion)

  • Calmness/Peace: Clear Skies (serenity, vastness, openness)

  • Sudden Shock/Fear: Lightning (startling, disruptive, quick)

  • Forgiveness: Rainbow (beauty after the storm, promise of better)

  • Grief: Long, Grey Winter (cold, desolate, slow to pass)

  • Hope: First Signs of Spring (new growth, warming temperatures)

Mapping Sheet 2: A Business Project as the Seasons

  • Project Kick-off: Spring (new ideas blooming, fresh starts, initial energy)

  • Development Phase: Summer (intense work, long hours, peak activity, potential for "heatwaves" or stress)

  • Testing/Review Phase: Autumn (harvesting results, shedding old ideas, preparing for change, crisp evaluation)

  • Launch/Completion: Winter (final delivery, potential for "cold reception" or hibernation of the team, reflection)

  • Setbacks/Challenges: Storms (unexpected difficulties, requiring resilience)

  • Success/Growth: Sunny Days (smooth progress, positive outcomes)

  • Stagnation: Drought (lack of progress, resources drying up)

  • Innovation: Gentle Breeze (new ideas flowing, refreshing change)

  • Leadership: North Star (constant guidance, steady presence)

Mapping Sheet 3: A Journey Through Life as Daily Weather

  • Childhood: Bright Morning Sun (innocence, new beginnings, boundless energy)

  • Adolescence: Changing Clouds (mood swings, uncertainty, rapid development)

  • Adulthood: Midday Sun with Occasional Showers (responsibilities, periods of clarity, unexpected challenges)

  • Elderly Years: Gentle Evening Breeze (reflection, wisdom, slowing down, approaching twilight)

  • Accomplishments: Clear Blue Skies (moments of pride, feeling on top of the world)

  • Failures/Regrets: Dark Storm Clouds (periods of sadness, feeling overwhelmed)

  • Friendship/Support: Warm Sunshine (comfort, encouragement, brightening days)

  • Loss/Grief: Cold Rain (emptiness, sorrow, chilling to the bone)

  • Overcoming Adversity: Sun Breaking Through Clouds (resilience, finding strength after hardship)

  • Learning: Gentle Rain (nourishing growth, gradual understanding)







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