What is the liminal?
THE LIMINAL is a time, place, or state of being that’s betwixt and between. Neither here nor there. If it’s a time, it might be a summer of travel, a year of illness, or a period of war. If it’s a place, it might be a staircase, airport, or refugee camp. If it’s a state of being, it might be the experience of not fitting into the world’s tidy categories and feeling like you exist somewhere between them. Or it might be the experience of no longer fitting into your own tidy categories but feeling unable to find your way out of them yet. If this is the case, you didn’t end up there by accident. Something new is emerging in you, and for that to happen, some old things need to fall away. Darkness, confusion, and disorientation are to be expected. Just make sure you let the liminal do its work in you. You’ll be glad you did.
Betwixt & Between:
Discovering the Gift of the Liminal
Whether you’re a teacher looking for classroom resources or simply curious about the liminal, this free Resource Packet it is for you. Packet contains a 6-module, 100+ slide introduction to liminality, teacher guide, assessments, and more.
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