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The Struggle in Limbo: Wishing for Closure

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The Struggle in Limbo: Wishing for Closure

Life is full of ups and downs – a series of transitions that have the power to shape our journey. Such moments of uncertainty often leave us hanging, searching for closure.

The state of limbo is where we yearn for closure to achieve a sense of finality and resolution, which can be a frustrating experience.

In this blog, we will learn about the profound effects of limbo on our lives and how one might overcome it.

The Human Need for Closure

Being the social beings that we are, we are naturally wired to seek closure. It helps our past experiences make sense so we can find a way forward. Once we attain closure, we are allowed to embrace new beginnings and heal.

In Rules of Limbo, when Randy – the protagonist – was given a choice between finding his killer or accepting his untimely death, the only thing he wanted was to seek closure. Why?

Well, this could be due to the universal desire to attain peace. We must understand that closure does not always come easily… it may never come at all, sometimes.

Many challenges and obstacles stand in the way of closure. The external factors hindering closure are self-doubt, fear, lack of communication, and validation. A good way to cultivate closure in our lives would be through self-reflection, acceptance, and gratitude.

Embracing the Uncertainty

Although we all desire closure, we must understand that life doesn’t always neatly tie up its loose ends. It is important for us to learn to navigate through the gray areas that life presents. This calls for embracing uncertainty.

The idea of finding solace in the unknown and accepting the journey rather than focusing solely on the destination has existed for a long time. It is a great idea, if you ask us.

Why?

Wouldn’t the pursuit of closure blind us to the lessons of growth limbo has to offer?

How did Randy from Rules of Limbo embrace the uncertain conditions of his existence?

The Anatomy of Limbo

Defining limbo can be difficult. Simply said, it is the uncomfortable space between the end and the beginning – a place with fewer answers and many questions. It is a place where a huge emotional toll burdens us and affects our overall well-being.

Rules of Limbo by Tamatha Rawls and Aralyn Kraft describes limbo as a state between life and death. Where the dead get a second chance to become better. And the living people find it a perfect hiding spot to organize crime.

In this book, the protagonist – Randy – finds himself in an unusual situation. A state of limbo where he is tasked to find out the person responsible for his own death. Should he investigate or simply accept eternal peace and leave it all behind?

Should he give in to the struggles of limbo at the cost of living with a sad conscience? Or should he pursue justice with the challenges that come with it?

Find out in Rules of Limbo.

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