Transformation advice from Janus, the two faced God

Hello Hedge Schoolers,<br/><br/>Have you ever found yourself between worlds? In times of transition, we step into liminality. A time where the world of old is making way for a new world. During this time, we find ourselves awash with confusion and doubt. The pull of the old way, comfortable and known, wrestles with the light and growth of the new way. A mist covers the path ahead. <br/><br/>How do we navigate a path if we can't see the next step? <br/><br/>In Roman times, the god of Janus, a two-faced god who looked back and forward, held the keys here. Janus, the god of doors, gates and, transitions, can provide great insight during an evolutionary phase in our lives. Whether it is in work, family life, or personal growth, standing still and looking both backward and forward allows us to take stock of the best of the past and the brightness of the future. In Futures Thinking, the Janus effect is a key component of Three Horizons Thinking. <br/><br/>Three Horizons Thinking<br/><br/>Image Source: https://www.internationalfuturesforum.com/u/cms/3h_patterning_of_hope3.jpg<br/><br/>The &#8216;Three Horizons&#8217; framework is a foresight tool that can help us to structure our thinking about the future in ways that spark innovation. - Daniel Christian Wahl<br/><br/>The first horizon is the world we are transitioning from. Our business as usual. Practices, methodologies, habits, ways of being, that have served us well until now. <br/><br/>What are the key components of your current Horizon 1? <br/><br/>What are the practices that have served you well until now? <br/><br/>A personal example of mine was drinking alcohol. In the land of Oz, I was considered a socially acceptable drinker. Whatever that means. Drinking was part of the social fabric of my life. <br/><br/>It served the purpose of state shifting. It greased the wheel of social interaction for a shy kid. It helped to quieten a busy mind. <br/><br/>Until it didn't.<br/><br/>Until I felt greater anxiety with one drink in me. Until I felt I needed more to reach t