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Liminality refers to the space between what is and what will become so it would likely have a role in going slower to identify your purpose instead of rushing in with a purpose already decided.

Identifying one's purpose is not an easy thing to do so perhaps its best to give it some space to emerge over a longer period of time.

Practicing liminality would help to create the space for this approach.

The other thing about liminality is that change can only happen within liminal spaces so if a change in purpose is the order of the day, then liminality is required so that the new purpose has a space to emerge from.

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That’s so funny that you’re explaining this now—I actually read about liminality in a book this morning! But the book was about emotions and distractions. Thank you so much! I knew the word liminal, but I couldn’t quite grasp what it meant in terms of purpose—now I totally get it. Love how you applied it to purpose. Have a wonderful day! 😊

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So cool! I may be biased but I think the concept of liminality is going to become a hot button issue given how talk about change is happening these days.

Do you mind sharing the book title?

I'm always interested in other perspectives as it helps me expand upon my own.

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I think it was Indistractable by Nir Eyal—if I’m not wrong. Just checked back on my Goodreads, and I’m pretty sure he was discussing it in the context of distractions. Have a wonderful day 🫶🏼

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