#67: Making a Change ~ The Messy Middle (TRANSFORMATION SERIES #2)

When we're going through big changes in our lives, we can often reach a point where we feel as if nothing is familiar. The routines we used to rely on in the past no longer work the way they used to. Old frameworks or structures no longer exist. We can feel as if we don't know who we are or what to do next. Laurie E. Smith, Flow State Speaker, author of The Flow Habit, and podcast host refers to this as the "messy middle"--the chrysalis phase of change. In this episode, Laurie walks through two critical moments as we are going through transitions or this limbo or "in-between" stage of change. The first is when we led to of the outer form--we accept that what once was is no longer who we are now. We might grieve or feel sadness, or even struggle as we accept that the old form is dissolving. The second key juncture in this process is when we see a crack in the chrysalis. The light is shining through from the outside. We are being called by a greater flow or outer events to emerge, to experiment, to try out our new wings. This phase can take great courage as we slowly find our way from the safety of the chrysalis, or the incubation period in our lives and find our way into the outer world to share the new gifts we have gained as a result of having gone through the changes. We realize it is time to test our new wings. Laurie Smith, Flow State Speaker and host of The Flow Habit podcast shares some tips to make both key junctures in the transformation process easier and how flow can help. This is the first episode in a three-part series on how flow can help us navigate transformations and life changes. If you want to go even deeper and uncover your own unique formula for flow, order Laurie's NEW Book The Flow Habit: Creating Peace, Passion, Purpose & Everyday Miracles! Download this episode and listen whenever you want to feel more uplifted. Here's how to connect with Laurie: Buy The Flow Habit: Creating Peace, Passion, Purpose & Everyday Miracles Sign up for Laurie's FREE 28-Day Flow Challenge Sign up for Laurie's email newsletter -- Let Life Flow Follow Laurie on Substack -- @flowhabit Follow Laurie on Instagram – @LaurieSmith_inspired Follow Laurie on LinkedIn – @laurie-smith-inspired Visit Laurie's website: www.LaurieSmith.com or www.TheFlowHabit.com Get Laurie's book Leap with Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice Laurie's NEW book on Amazon: The Flow Habit: Creating Peace, Passion, Purpose, and Everyday Miracles