Listen "The Space Where Magic Happens (And Why We Avoid It) (Part 1 of Summer Series on Becoming)"
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Summer Series on Becoming - Episode 1Episode Summary: What if that feeling of being "stuck" is actually your superpower? In this first episode of the Summer Series on Becoming, I share why I'm obsessed with liminal space - that in-between place where transformation happens. Drawing from my background as a choreographer and diving into the research behind rites of passage, I reveal how to navigate uncertainty as a pathway to your next level self.What You'll Learn:Why being "stuck" is actually the most powerful space for transformationThe 1909 anthropology research behind liminal space and rites of passageMy choreographer's secret: why 3 weeks of "not knowing" created the most magical performancesThe three phases of any transformation (separation, transition, reincorporation)How to give yourself structure while staying in creative chaosPractical tools for navigating your own liminal spaceWhy your brain wants to run back to the familiar (and how to work with it)Key Quotes:"I have a confession: I'm obsessed with being stuck. And after 10 years of transformation work, I think you should be too.""You're neither here nor there. You're letting go of the old but you're not in the new just yet.""If you don't allow that space of not knowing, you can't create something new. You're going to always go back to the old.""You know you're in the right place when it feels chaotic, when it feels unknown, when it feels a little scary.""We would create those magical moments that come from something bigger than yourself... If I would start with every scene planned out, it would be decent, but it wouldn't have that magic."The Choreographer's Method:8 weeks total rehearsal time3 weeks pure exploration phase - no concrete structure, just creative discoveryStructure within chaos - enough framework to hold the processMagic emerges from the unknown, not from pre-planned sequencesTeam creation - accessing collective intelligence beyond individual mindYour Liminal Space Toolkit:1. Set Time Boundaries:Give yourself a specific timeframe (Relinde is using the whole summer)Set an end date to make it safe for your brain to dive in2. Create Sacred Time:Block 2-3 hours for pure exploration (Relinde protects her mornings)Allow yourself to "get lost" in research and discoveryPermission to be "unproductive" in traditional terms3. Work with Your Beliefs:Write down limiting beliefs that surfaceNotice when your brain wants to jump to concrete solutions too earlyExpect and welcome emotional chaos as part of the process4. Find Your Support:Connect with like-minded people who understand the processAsk for space to work through things without needing immediate solutionsKnow that people who "have it all figured out" might not relate right nowThe Three Phases of Transformation:Separation - letting go of old identity/beliefs/ways of beingTransition (Liminal Space) - the in-between where you're neither old nor newReincorporation - integrating back into the world with your new levelConnect With Me:Book a Breakthrough CallInstagramNewsletter: Subscribe to "Embody This" for weekly insightsResources Mentioned:Arnold van Gennep (1909) - coined the term "liminal" in anthropologyRites of passage research and three-phase structureEmbodied Vision™ MethodLiminal thinking and space researchThis Week's Homework: If you're in a liminal space right now, set your timeframe and sacred time blocks. Write down what beliefs are coming up that might be holding you back from your new vision. Remember: chaos and confusion mean you're in the right place.Next Episode: "The Fear You Never Talk About (But It's Ruining Everything)" - We're diving into that secret fear that keeps you from getting everything you want.If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps more multi-passionate humans find their way to embodying their full vision.
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