Call me whimsical, but I've noticed how metaphorical our lives actually are. Everything we do and how we live seems to be one big metaphor. Think about it: Muscles grow by being stressed and recovering, so do people. Gardens don't become beautiful because someone plants flowers once, they become pretty because someone keeps removing weeds, so does character. The things you avoid (unanswered messages, unclean room, etc.) tend to grow and impact the positives in your life. I think this is why myths, religions, stories, and science relys on metaphors becaue some truths are hard to explain directly. That's why writer use symbolism. That's why Jesus explained things using parables. That's why we say "I'm stuck" or "I'm finding my footing". It's because whether we realize it or not, we are naturally wired towards poetry and beauty as humans. We say it and live it subconsciously simply because we are the human race. 💗💕