The liminal space can be particularly difficult for students who struggle with facing the unknown. For some individuals, the idea of this is exciting and a journey. I like to believe that I can thrive when I’m in this space of the unknown, but I know personally it is a struggle.
In addition, it is in this transformative space that I feel you don’t realise you are in until silence hits. One time that I felt most vulnerable in this liminal space was during the school term break. During my first teaching job, I was at school completing some last-minute work and realised it was so quiet. I have to admit it felt creepy and like a ghost town. I was expecting to hear the sounds of students and teachers, but it was just silence. This liminal space of time between ‘what was’ and the ‘next’ (Liminal Space, 2016) was uncomfortable for me because during this break anything can happen. With the support of other teaching staff informing me what work to do during this break, I can confidently now move through this liminal space.
Suggested reading– The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing: A Spiritual Memoir
This is a fantastic book that explores how to embrace the in-between moments in life, the space where you can learn to live in the tension and not take it for granted. I highly recommend checking it out! Link below for more information to purchase this insightful novel.
Reference List
Liminal space, (2016), “What Is A Liminal Space?”, https://inaliminalspace.org/about-us/what-is-a-liminal-space/
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