Living Between Selves: Understanding the Liminal Space
Sometimes life feels unrecognizable, like you’ve outgrown something but the next thing hasn’t fully arrived yet. For me, it can feel like walking across a bridge that disappears behind me with each step, while the far side remains invisible in mist.
This is what we call liminal space — a transitional state where the old no longer fits, and the new hasn’t taken form. These periods can feel uncomfortable, uncertain, and isolating, but they are also sacred. They are where deep transformation happens.
What Is the Liminal Space, Really?
The word "liminal" comes from the Latin limen, meaning "threshold." It’s the space between two states of being. Not the past. Not yet the future. Just the now—suspended, fertile, and often disorienting. The threshold is a sacred space of opening and receiving, and is where we find deep truths that are otherwise hidden.
Liminal spaces can show up as:
Moving between careers or callings
Transforming relationships with family of origin
Shifting spiritual beliefs
Becoming a parent, or no longer being one in the same way
Loss of a loved one
Recovery from illness or trauma
A sudden internal awakening that changes how you see everything
During these times, the structures and stories that once anchored us no longer hold. We may feel exposed, or like our sense of purpose has dissolved. It’s easy to loose our way in this space, because when a person doesn’’t know which way is up, how can they swim to the surface?
Why It Feels So Uncomfortable
We live in a world that values clarity, productivity, and identity. Liminality offers none of that. Instead, it invites surrender, ambiguity, and trust. The discomfort comes from the in-betweenness—the fact that you can’t go back, but can’t yet see where you’re going.
Your nervous system may interpret this as danger. Your ego may grasp for control. But liminal space isn’t a void—it’s a cocoon. Something is forming inside you.
How to Care for Yourself in Liminal Times
Rather than trying to escape the discomfort, these practices can help you stay grounded and present as something new unfolds:
1. Rest generously
Liminal space is not lazy space. It’s energetic reorganization. You are integrating unseen shifts. Prioritize sleep, naps, slow movement, and gentle rhythm.
2. Name what is leaving and what is arriving
Even if it’s still vague, journaling what you are letting go of and what you sense may be on its way can bring orientation and peace.
3. Stay in relationship with your soul
Speak to your inner self, your intuition, your dreams. This is a time to deepen your spiritual practices—even if they change shape.
4. Talk to your guides or higher self
Ask for support, even in the silence. Trust that guidance is present, even when answers are not immediate.
5. Stay in relationship with the land
The Earth knows liminality. Seasons shift. Seeds wait in the dark. Touch the ground. Sit near trees. Let the natural world remind you that transformation is slow, steady, and not linear.
6. Don’t rush to fill the void
Let the new version of you emerge organically. Filling the space too soon may recreate something you were meant to release.
This Space Has Wisdom
Liminal space is not just something to get through. It teaches surrender. It teaches trust. It humbles the part of us that always wants a plan.
If you’re here, you are not lost. You are becoming. And this moment—strange and uncertain as it is—may end up being one of the most powerful seasons of your life.
You don’t need to rush. You don’t need to know. You just need to stay present.
And the bridge will carry you.
If you’d like intuitive support as you navigate this sacred in-between, I’m here. You can reach out at airimooersintuitive.com/contact. You don’t have to walk this path alone.
Therapy or Spiritual Guidance: How to Know Which Path Is Right for You
When you're feeling called to heal, grow, or reconnect with yourself, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.
You might wonder:
"Do I need therapy? Would spiritual guidance help more? What’s the right step for me right now?"
The good news is — there’s no wrong answer.
Both therapy and spiritual work offer deep, meaningful support.
They simply offer it in different ways.
This guide will help you gently walk through the decision process and choose the path that fits where you are today.
First, Take a Moment to Reflect
Before choosing, it can help to pause and ask yourself a few simple questions:
What kind of support am I craving most right now? (Emotional, spiritual, energetic, practical?)
Am I needing help with emotional healing, trauma, or mental health?
Or am I looking for spiritual connection, soul-level insight, or energetic healing?
Do I feel stable enough emotionally to explore spiritual growth without needing clinical support right now?
There’s no right or wrong way to answer — just be honest with yourself about what you truly need.
Therapy: When You Need Grounded Healing
Therapy is the best fit if you are:
Working through grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or emotional struggles
Wanting a steady, supportive space to heal old wounds
Needing help with relationships, patterns, or major life transitions
Looking for structured tools to feel more grounded and resilient
In therapy, we focus on your mental, emotional, and relational well-being.
We work together to heal the past, navigate the present, and build a stronger foundation for your future.
As a licensed therapist, I also honor your spiritual life if it’s important to you.
We can blend spirituality into our therapy sessions in a way that supports your healing — always within the ethical framework of clinical care.
You can learn more about working with me as a therapist at:
www.airimooers.com
Spiritual Guidance: When You Feel the Call of the Soul
Spiritual guidance is the best fit if you are:
Feeling spiritually stuck, lost, or ready for deeper insight
Wanting to connect with your intuition, higher self, or Spirit
Craving energetic healing, soul-level messages, or guidance for your next steps
Seeking growth that’s focused on your soul’s evolution rather than mental health treatment
Spiritual guidance sessions are intuitive, open-hearted, and soul-centered.
They are not therapy, and they are not designed to treat mental health conditions.
Instead, they offer a safe space to listen deeply to your spirit, receive intuitive insights, and connect with the unseen support available to you.
You can learn more about spiritual guidance sessions at:
www.airimooersintuitive.com
Important to Know: Choosing One Path at a Time
Because of ethical guidelines, I cannot provide both therapy and spiritual guidance to the same person at the same time.
If you are seeking emotional healing, clinical care, or support with mental health concerns, therapy is the right path — and we can weave your spiritual beliefs into your therapy work.
If you are seeking intuitive insight, energetic healing, or a soul-centered experience, spiritual guidance will be the better fit.
Choosing one doesn't mean you're closing the door to the other forever.
It just means you're honoring what your mind, heart, and spirit need most right now.
Still Not Sure? That's Okay.
If you're unsure which path to choose, that's completely normal.
You’re welcome to reach out, share a little bit about what you’re looking for, and I can help you decide whether therapy or spiritual guidance would best support you.
The most important thing is this:
You’re listening to your own inner voice — and that’s already a powerful first step toward healing.
You don't have to have it all figured out.
You just have to be willing to begin.
Ready to explore the next step? You can visit my therapy website for clinical support or contact me for spiritual guidance. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey.