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Have you ever heard of liminal anxiety? Well, if not, just know that the phenomenon arises from the uncertainty and discomfort experienced in "liminal" spaces. Derived from the Latin word "limen," meaning threshold, liminality describes the ambiguity and disorientation one feels when standing at the precipice of change, whether it's a life transition, cultural shift, or personal transformation.

For a lot of people, this form of anxiety is heightened by the absence of familiar reference points, leading to feelings of simply being… lost. Still, liminal anxiety, though uncomfortable, can also be seen as a transformative force of some sorts, and the Instagram page by the name of “Liminal Anxiety” does exactly that by posting interesting photos of liminal spaces.

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    For What Would You Ride This?

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    Liminal spaces have always had sort of a peculiar allure to them. For example, picture an empty, dimly lit hallway in a long-abandoned hotel, a silent playground at twilight, or maybe even an old stairwell that seems to lead to nowhere. These settings might conjure feelings of eerie nostalgia, as though they belong to forgotten fragments of dreams.

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    The Instagram page "Liminal Anxiety" captures the essence of these places that we mentioned before, presenting its followers with an array of images that not only invite contemplation but also challenge the viewer's understanding of time and place in today's modern, yet hectic world.

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    Jon E
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chair,you stand before the Mighty High Council of Pillars charged with being grossly uncomfortable. How do you plead?

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    What Would You Do Here?

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    CascadedFalls
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wasn't this at a convention, but enough people didn't come and they started to get bored, so they just improvised with this ballpit?

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    The reception to the "Liminal Anxiety" Instagram page has been a blend of nostalgia, intrigue, and at times, unease (which makes sense given the page's name). Many followers have expressed how they feel an uncanny connection to these places, despite never having been there. Comments like "This feels oddly familiar" or "Why does this give me such intense deja vu?" can be found under the majority of posts.

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    Though the feelings evoked by these spaces can be unsettling, they also hold profound potential for growth. By confronting the unfamiliar and the unknown, we can pave the way for introspection and self-discovery. This form of discomfort, paradoxically, can act as a catalyst for change whether it would be your most inner world or just your everyday life.

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    Abandoned City Island In Japan

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    Oskar vanZandt
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit of a fixer-upper, but I could make that into somewhere I would want to live... Lots of rooftop gardens and greenery would bring some life to that place. Remove a few of the buildings...

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    Let‘S Take A Bath

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    StPaul9
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have said it was the Russian Orthodox tradition of carving a cross in the ice, then they throw an icon into the water and 'brave' (re:) idiots go swimming for it, but it's the wrong cross. Although, an Orthodox cross is hard to carve. I am 50% Russian descent (f**k Putin)

    Jrog
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Epiphany dips", a Russian orthodox tradition. They cut cross-shaped holes in ice of water bodies. The water is blessed by local priests. before the 6th of January Epiphany mass volunteers take this ritual of dipping in freezing water, make the cross sign, repeat three times. It's not something for common people, but it's popular among religious fanatics as a way to "baptize again" and wash out sins while testing the believer's faith and strength. Putin himself did so in 2018, on national TV, because... populism. There have been a few recorded deaths from people being pulled under ice by the river current or from thermal shock.

    Daria
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a Russian and I never did this. Its even more insane in person, with very pink semi-naked people around. In freezing cold and wind. At night 🙈

    ribbit
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    5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *guy in glasses and a sweater vest pops out of water* ma'am do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior jesus christ?

    Johnny Cakes
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Behold! I baptize you and send you to heaven in the same "breath"

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    Lyone Fein
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is a Mikvah........a dunking tub used in Judaism for purification rituals.

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    How Do You Feel?

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    It Is Winter. You Have To Walk Home From Work Because Your Bus Broke Down. It's Late, But Not Too Dark Yet. You Have A Long Way To Go And You Are Freezing

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    meow mixalot
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's in New Orleans. Charity Hospital abandoned since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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    Kevin the Manager
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Yeeeaaaaahhhhh, if you could go ahead and move your desk down to the dead-end in the basement, that'd be greeaaaaat."

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    I Have Seen This Before…

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    Kevin the Manager
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They had a super-strong window like this at the aquarium, right over the shark tank. I almost couldn't bring myself to stand on it.

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    AtMostTheFabulist
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First, I would be afraid I would trip on the edge and break a leg. Second, how do you even clean that?

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    Aidan Campbell
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The UFO-shaped diner, just off the A1 at Alconbury, near Huntingdon, was the definition of space-age architecture. It was demolished in 2008.

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    Let‘S Cuddle And Build A Pillowcastle In The Spongebob-Bed

    Let‘S Cuddle And Build A Pillowcastle In The Spongebob-Bed

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