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Good luck with this leap of trust Ellie. I love these insights around the space between endings and beginnings...

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Thank you so much Peter

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Lovely and insightful to read as always Ellie and thank you for the reminder of Bridge’s book, I might have to revisit it. I struggle with the liminal phase the most, somewhat ironic as I am an Autumn baby which is the season most associated with the letting go before winter. Also- I still have my copy of ‘What colour is my parachute’ and the exercises there were what helped me to clarify why I wanted to change sector a few years ago. Good luck with your sober coaching business. It is a leap of faith but one I am sure you will navigate with grace. Lots of love xxx

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Thank you so much Michelle. Yes Autumn truly is nature's clearest sign of the liminal phase. It's so beautiful, and also comes with grief. We have to trust that the letting go, the endings, are what we need, that this is an important part of the cycle. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement xxx

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Thanks for the inspiration. I am also stuck in transition, and can hardly recognise anything or anyone. Let‘s keep going!🙏

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It’s a tough place to be isn’t it! Sending solidarity. We are exactly where we’re meant to be 🌱

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You’ve written so well about this Ellie, and I so relate ! I sometimes feel as if it’s ALL liminal … that I’ll never get to “The Bit !” I love how you chose Must instead of Should - a beautiful distinction. Cheering you on as someone who can really relate to your journey ! ♥️

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Thank you Beth! Yes I think you could be right there... there is never an 'I have arrived' moment, much as we might want it xx

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I am celebrating you in this new transition. It is a big leap, trusting ourselves and follow what truly sets our souls on fire, usually are enormous feeling. You are not alone, these feelings will move through, and you soon will be the inspiration for someone else to make the leap.

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Thank you Emma! Yes, I so agree. Grateful to have you as an inspiration too :) xx

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A great post Ellie and I found it really interesting to read how transitions have 3 parts too - knowing that these stages exist helps us realise that the inevitable up and down feelings that we experience when going through a change are normal. I loved these words too:

"I don’t want to play small. I want to live my life bold and brave. I want to make a difference in the world."

I'm right there with you!

Cheering on you on as you move into this new transition of living your bold and brave life! xx

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Thank you Jenna! I see you, too, being courageous and brave in putting your work out into the world xxx

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Holding you with so much love in this process Ellie. It isn’t an easy path but you are doing it with grace and compassion and it’s so so inspirational. I’m so honoured to be mentioned here as well. Thank you. Xxxx

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Thank you Lauren, it means so much to have your support xxx

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Feel this deeply, as I recognize my own endings and liminal spaces. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and trusting the process even when it’s uncomfortable ❤️

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Thank you for sharing this Aleesha, it is comforting to know we're not alone in these experiences xx

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I feel in a liminal space. Leaving my job to pursue my writing but not yet finding a home for my book or much of a following or interaction on Substack. It’s a really difficult place to be in so I really appreciate this article. It made me feel very understood. ❤️ Thank you, Ellie.

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Ah I'm so glad Priscilla. The liminal space is not talked about much or recognised. It is a really uncomfortable and difficult place to be in. It takes courage to show up and be in this space, even if things don't seem to be 'working' as we want them to. Thank you for being here and putting your words out into the world x

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Wonderful insights, Ellie. Sending my best wishes for your new ventures.

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Thank you Adam!

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