Between Chaos and Peace Lies Growth

The transformational power of transitions — don’t rush through life

The transformational power of transitions — don’t rush through life

The Liminal Space — Pic by Zoltan Tasi

“Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.” 
 ― Isaac Asimov

Transitions shape who we are — they create opportunities for profound growth.

Separating boys from their families is a rite of passage into adulthood in many African communities.

Kids undergo an arduous process facing the elements of nature on their own. The ritual often involves spending a couple of nights alone in the woods or killing their first animal.

After this enduring experience, kids come out to the other side as adults.

Unfortunately, our society underestimates the power of transitions — we want a better outcome without the suffering of the passage.

Everyone wants to transform their lives. But no one wants to go through the pain of change. We love the pleasure of life, but not the chaos.

You don’t need to kill an animal or to go through a cruel rite of passage. Everyday transitions can…