"Dear Humanity," a Lovecast with Laura Dawn

Threshold Literacy: The Language of Beauty, Wonder & Ritual with Day Schildkret–73

Jan 4, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Day Schildkret, an artist and ritualist known for his works like 'Morning Altars,' delves into the concept of threshold literacy—the art of navigating life's transitions. He emphasizes the significance of rituals in marking changes and fostering resilience, while also reframing grief as a crucial skill. The conversation uncovers how beauty and wonder can guide us through impermanence, and highlights the transformative power of self-inquiry in personal growth. Listeners are invited to embrace the art of transitions with courage and creativity.

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Quick takeaways

Threshold literacy allows individuals to transform life's transitions into opportunities for growth and a deeper engagement with existence.

Rituals provide essential markers during change, grounding individuals and creating purposeful spaces for reflection and healing.

Reframing grief as a vital skill fosters empathy and enriches personal awareness, enabling a more profound acceptance of life's impermanence.

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Understanding Threshold Literacy

Threshold literacy involves recognizing and navigating the liminal spaces between endings and beginnings. This skill allows individuals to perceive transitions not just as changes but as opportunities for personal growth and understanding. By learning to read these thresholds, one can engage deeply with life’s many transitions, fostering a sense of presence and awareness. This encourages a more intimate relationship with the unfolding of life and the beauty inherent in moments of change.

Intro

5min

Embracing Grief as a Skill

3min

Embracing Thresholds: Beauty in Transition

31min

The Power of Rituals in Transition

10min

Unlocking Creative Flow

7min

The Transformative Power of Ritual in Meaning-Making

4min

The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Questions

25min

The Essence of Wonder and Change

2min

In this episode of the Dear Humanity podcast, Laura Dawn sits down with artist, author, and ritualist Day Schildkret to explore the profound power of thresholds—those liminal spaces where endings meet beginnings—and how we can navigate them with courage, creativity, and grace. Together, they discuss how learning the language of transitions can orient us in times of uncertainty, how rituals help us mark moments of change with meaning and purpose, and why beauty and wonder are essential companions in navigating impermanence.

Learn more about Day Schildkret and access the full transcript from this episode at www.lauradawn.co/73

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