Resting in the In-Between
There are times in life when clarity recedes and we are left in the quiet tension of uncertainty. These are not empty or wasted spaces. They ask for our presence, not our solutions. Holy Saturday names this space—between the loss of what was and the hope of what may be. It invites us to be shaped by the stillness and ambiguity we so often try to avoid.
The liminal realm—the threshold between what has ended and what has not yet begun—is essential to the human experience. By resisting the impulse to resolve, we become more open to being transformed.
Spiritual maturity involves learning to dwell in the "in-between" without forcing resolution. The wisdom of Holy Saturday is that before renewal, there must be honest engagement with loss, uncertainty, and vulnerability. It is in these unformed spaces that we begin to see differently, to loosen our grip on control, and to be re-formed from within.
Affirmation
I allow myself to rest in the unknown. I honor the space between endings and beginnings. I do not rush to clarity, but allow mystery to shape me.
Spiritual Practice
Find a quiet place to sit. Become aware of your breath as it moves through your body. Let your breath anchor you in this moment—not reaching ahead, not looking back. Imagine yourself at a threshold, a border space where one chapter has ended and the next has not yet begun. Simply rest there. When thoughts arise, acknowledge them and gently return to presence. Let discomfort be part of your awareness without needing to fix or explain it. This is sacred space. Without judgment, honor the mystery. As you remain in stillness, breathe in trust and breathe out the need for answers. Stay here for a few moments longer, letting silence do its slow work.
Guiding Questions (Journaling Prompts)
What am I being asked to let go of that still feels unfinished?
What inner space am I resisting because it feels too uncertain or unclear?
How does it feel to rest without seeking resolution?
In what ways have I tried to bypass discomfort instead of being present to it?
What might be forming in me through this space of unknowing?
Action Step
Set aside time today to intentionally step into a liminal moment—perhaps through silence, solitude, or a quiet walk. Pay attention to where discomfort arises, and resist the urge to analyze or resolve. Simply witness.
Closing Invitation
Stay close to this in-between space. Let it form something in you that clarity cannot. Trust that transformation often begins in what we cannot yet name.