A Story from the Liminal Space (In-Between)

How Change Can Happen

Emma’s Story

After being let go from a long-time role, Emma didn’t know what to do next.
At first, she tried to rush ahead — applying for jobs she didn’t want, filling every hour so she wouldn’t feel the emptiness that had opened up.
She told herself that staying busy meant she was moving forward.
But something inside her kept whispering: pause.

So, she did.

At first, the quiet was uncomfortable.
Without the constant noise of doing, she started to notice what she was carrying — the exhaustion, the pressure to prove herself, the habits that no longer fit.
Then she began experimenting: volunteering, reconnecting with old colleagues, exploring ideas she’d put aside years ago.
Some things didn’t fit. Others lit a spark.

She started keeping track of what felt alive again — small clues about what she valued and wanted to build next.
And slowly, clarity began to emerge — not from planning, but from presence. 

That’s where her change began.

The Rhythm of the Liminal Space

Emma’s story is conceptual — but the pattern is real.
It’s how transformation unfolds for so many of us in the in-between: 

1.    Create Space – Pause and breathe before reacting. Give yourself time to let the noise settle.

2.    Let Go – Name what’s ending. Release what no longer fits — titles, roles, expectations.

3.    Experiment – Try small, low-risk steps. Curiosity leads to insight.

4.    Reflect – Notice what feels aligned. Your emotions point to truth.

5.    Build – Carry forward what’s true. Let it take shape in real time.

These steps aren’t linear — they repeat, overlap, and deepen.
That’s the essence of the liminal space: it’s not a problem to solve, but a landscape to explore.

When we stop rushing through the unknown, we discover what’s been waiting beneath the surface all along — the next, truer version of ourselves.

If you’re in that in-between space right now, you’re not broken or behind.
You’re evolving.

At Truss Builder Coaching, I help people navigate transitions like this with intention — turning uncertainty into growth, meaning, and movement.