When You’ve Outgrown Your Old Life but Haven’t Built the New One Yet -That Uncomfortable In-between Season

The in-between season is one of the most uncomfortable phases of growth. The old life no longer fits, but the new one hasn’t fully formed. It can feel lonely, confusing, and unsettling—but it’s also sacred.

This space isn’t a failure; it’s a transition. You’re shedding identities, habits, and relationships that once made sense. Naturally, there’s grief. Growth often requires mourning what no longer serves you.

Resist the urge to rush. Becoming takes time. Clarity arrives through patience, reflection, and trust. The in-between is where values realign, boundaries strengthen, and resilience grows.

You’re not lost—you’re becoming.

3 Resources

• Book: Transitions by William Bridges

• Practice: Journaling through identity shifts

• Support: Mentorship or peer growth circles

New Year 2026 Joke

“I’m not lost—I’m just buffering. Please wait while my new life loads.”

3 Historical Oddities

• During the Renaissance, many artists spent years in obscurity before recognition—long in-between seasons.

• Ancient explorers often mapped oceans before land, traveling without knowing the destination.

• In early psychology, this phase was called “liminality,” a state believed to be spiritually powerful but uncomfortable.