Ah, I love this. (I'm catching up on reading in the liminal holiday space.)
I'm always reminded of the overlap and interweaving of 'liminal spaces and 'thin places' where the boundary between the physical world and the spiritual realm feels weak and thin, allowing for deeper connection, mystery, and the divine. Both describe threshold, disorienting, transformative experiences. Like a snake shedding its skin to grow, I have found these experiences difficult, but essential. Even when secular, they have a touch of the sacred.
Best read of the month for me Heidi ā¤ļø 100 mirror moments where I was feeling me tooooo. I often reflect on my most cringe girlboss era where my ego was popping - it was actually when we first met at the W&W office for the podcast interview š You continue to be a lighthouse leader in my life. Iām researching professional/career narratives right now and very interested in the identity/work bind
This really resonated with me. I can also think of the liminal spaces in my life as some of the most powerful and peaceful The most significant of these in the months after my graduation from university, fresh from the intensity of an academic degree that was enjoyable but never felt quite right for me.
When my peers were hurtling into law training contracts and investment banking internships I gave myself the summer to just 'be.' I set a date to pick up again 3 months away and spent a summer travelling, festivalling, I was in a show, I spent time with my grandparents. I think so fondly of that time and think I will always crave that kind of brain space again.
The phrase āliminal spaceā speaks to me as Iāve been struggling with speed and if Iām going fast enough while also really enjoying not racing anymore. @Heidi says she was a āmomentum momentā and boy, do I get that. Without momentum what am I doing? But without it Iām much happier and fulfilled? The tension is the thing. Thank you @Heidi for the insight and for crystallizing this so well.
Thank you for this. I lived in this moment and have similarly decided to just do it on my own. No longer chasing the status, the grind, the constant need to feel validated by my hours. And itās been hard at moments. Lonely and often demoralizing especially when people joke about my āretirementā. But you know Iām ok with it. It works for my life. And hearing this perspective has made me feel less guilty about that.
I think this wise, and sensible advice. I guess sadly though that so many people are not in a place financially to be able to do this. Wish that they were.
Ah, I love this. (I'm catching up on reading in the liminal holiday space.)
I'm always reminded of the overlap and interweaving of 'liminal spaces and 'thin places' where the boundary between the physical world and the spiritual realm feels weak and thin, allowing for deeper connection, mystery, and the divine. Both describe threshold, disorienting, transformative experiences. Like a snake shedding its skin to grow, I have found these experiences difficult, but essential. Even when secular, they have a touch of the sacred.
Best read of the month for me Heidi ā¤ļø 100 mirror moments where I was feeling me tooooo. I often reflect on my most cringe girlboss era where my ego was popping - it was actually when we first met at the W&W office for the podcast interview š You continue to be a lighthouse leader in my life. Iām researching professional/career narratives right now and very interested in the identity/work bind
Fantastic read. Thanks for sharing these experiences and valuable insights!
This really resonated with me. I can also think of the liminal spaces in my life as some of the most powerful and peaceful The most significant of these in the months after my graduation from university, fresh from the intensity of an academic degree that was enjoyable but never felt quite right for me.
When my peers were hurtling into law training contracts and investment banking internships I gave myself the summer to just 'be.' I set a date to pick up again 3 months away and spent a summer travelling, festivalling, I was in a show, I spent time with my grandparents. I think so fondly of that time and think I will always crave that kind of brain space again.
The phrase āliminal spaceā speaks to me as Iāve been struggling with speed and if Iām going fast enough while also really enjoying not racing anymore. @Heidi says she was a āmomentum momentā and boy, do I get that. Without momentum what am I doing? But without it Iām much happier and fulfilled? The tension is the thing. Thank you @Heidi for the insight and for crystallizing this so well.
Thank you for this. I lived in this moment and have similarly decided to just do it on my own. No longer chasing the status, the grind, the constant need to feel validated by my hours. And itās been hard at moments. Lonely and often demoralizing especially when people joke about my āretirementā. But you know Iām ok with it. It works for my life. And hearing this perspective has made me feel less guilty about that.
Hello from my own liminal space! This resonates on so many levels. Thank you!
Love your thinking. Enjoy the power of liminal spaces and respect the need to pause for perspective. Bravo!
Sometimes you read something at the exact moment you need it in life. This is that for me. Thank you.
Thank you for this note - it made my day
I think this wise, and sensible advice. I guess sadly though that so many people are not in a place financially to be able to do this. Wish that they were.
I agree 100% with this - I was very lucky that I was able to do this and recognize that many can't.