Liminal Realities

Do you know this word, liminal? It means in between or at the threshhold. It implies a time and space of uncertainty, when the future can't be seen or known, when the past is completed and we have moved on from that to be in infinite possibility.

It's counter-intuitive to want to hang out in the liminal. As goal-driven, pro-active, assertive Westerners we want to charge full speed ahead to get beyond ambiguity, beyond the unexpected, beyond the unknown. We put on blinders in order to keep a focus on the target in the distance, we take a deep breath and hold it, jump in and run as fast as possible through this territory.

And that's a mistake.

There is much to be learned in the liminal. There are realities inherent in uncertainty that are precious and valuable teachings. The only way to experience them is to hang out in that space/time of liminal realities more often, and for longer periods of time, and allow its gifts and teaching and message to soak into our consciousness.

Here's a practice tip: Stop. Whatever you're doing, in the minutia of the day, or in the grand scheme of life, set aside some time to just stop. Notice how you feel when you aren't doing anything "purposeful." Don't substitute any kind of activity for whatever it is you were doing when you stop. The first step in enjoying liminal realities is to just notice where you are and how you feel and what goes through your monkeymind without you chasing after it.

Dr Deah's Musings

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