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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?

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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You Look Fine

You Look Fine

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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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Chair

Chair

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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?

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

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

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)

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Empty Pool

Empty Pool

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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?

How Do You Feel?

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Huh. Thats A Weirdly Placed Kitchen

Huh. Thats A Weirdly Placed Kitchen

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