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Elin Skjelbred

Embracing the Disruption and the Void: Finding Wisdom in the Space Between



Isn’t it so that we often find ourselves seeking clarity, progress, and momentum in our lives and businesses—like we need to have it all figured out? We thrive on forward motion and results. But what happens when we find ourselves in the space between? The one where certainty is elusive, where answers feel distant, and where an uncomfortable stillness becomes the dominant force?


This is the journey to change. And before we reach the space of deep surrender and acceptance—the Void—comes a more challenging phase: The Disruption.


The Challenge of the Disruption

The Disruption is the moment something shakes us out of our comfort zone, pushing us toward change. It’s uncomfortable because it confronts us with everything we’ve held onto, everything that once felt stable and familiar. During this phase, the pull to return to "the old way" can be strong. Even if the familiar has limitations, it often feels less frightening than forging ahead into the unknown. Here, we feel vulnerable, caught between who we’ve been and who we are becoming.


In the Disruption, we confront the things that can hold us back—such as the energy we carry, our self-worth, and our attachment to past ways. Often, our struggles with self-worth are what keep us tethered to the past, disconnected from our authentic self. This struggle is a natural part of our evolution. It arises because moving forward means trusting that we are worthy of new growth, new alignment, and even new success. To reach that deeper alignment, we have to release what no longer serves us.


Moving into the Void

When we begin to let go, we enter a place I call the Void.

The Void can feel unsettling, even disturbing at first—a vast, quiet emptiness where our usual sense of control and purpose slips away. It’s that pause in our progress where we can’t yet see what’s next, and where the clarity that once guided us fades. For many of us, it triggers discomfort, impatience, and an almost desperate urge to do something, anything, to fill the gap and push forward.


I know this space well, especially as a non-sacral being who feels the pressure to always be doing. But here’s the paradox: the Void isn’t the beginning of your journey to change—it’s the second phase of your transformation and growth. It’s the sacred pause after something in your life has shifted.


Without fully realizing it, your soul sensed it was time to move forward, to release patterns, beliefs, or roles that no longer served you. You may not have been aware, but something within you co-created this moment with the universe. You called for change, alignment, and a path that feels truer to you. And now, here you are—on the edge of something new, in the Void, awaiting what comes next.


The Void as a Space of Wisdom

So if you find yourself in this space, know that it is purposeful. This is not an absence but an invitation. The Void is where wisdom takes root, where your inner guidance has the space to speak up, and where you prepare for the next step in your evolution.


When you surrender to the Void, you allow space for something new to emerge—something aligned, something true, something that couldn’t have come to the surface while you were busy doing and striving. The Void gives you time and quiet to integrate lessons, let go of what’s no longer serving you, and create the foundation for the next chapter of your journey.


Loving the Void Is About Trust

The challenge of the Void is not the emptiness itself—it’s our resistance to it. We’ve been conditioned to value action, productivity, and achievement above all else. But when we meet the Void, we are asked to shift from doing to being. We’re invited to trust the unfolding and to believe that even in stillness, there is movement.


Learning to love the Void is about trusting that there is a natural rhythm to everything. Just as the moon waxes and wanes and the seasons shift, there is a cycle of expansion and contraction in our lives and businesses. The Void represents the contraction—a time to rest, reflect, and realign before the next burst of growth. Trusting this rhythm allows us to stop forcing and start allowing, creating a life and leadership style that feels natural, sustainable, and free of burnout.


Practical Ways to Embrace the Void

  1. Release the Need for Answers - Let go of the pressure to figure everything out. Embrace the questions that arise and allow answers to unfold in their own time.

  2. Cultivate Stillness - Create intentional space for stillness in your life, whether through meditation, journaling, or simply taking time in nature. In the quiet, you will begin to hear the whispers of wisdom that the noise of daily life often drowns out.

  3. Trust the Timing - Remind yourself that the Void is a necessary part of your growth. Trust that it is preparing you for your next step and that this period of waiting is a gift, not a punishment.

  4. Listen to Your Intuition - Pay attention to the subtle nudges, feelings, and insights that come up. These are your inner compass guiding you through the darkness.

  5. Embrace the Unknown - The Void is full of possibility. Instead of fearing the unknown, embrace it as a space of limitless creation. This shift in perspective can open you to new opportunities that you might not have imagined while focused on controlling the outcome.


The Void as a Catalyst for Leadership

As conscious leaders, learning to love the Void is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and those we serve. In the Void, we cultivate patience, resilience, and deeper self-awareness. We learn that our value is not tied to constant action but to our ability to listen, reflect, and move from a place of alignment.


True leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about being willing to sit in the unknown and trust in the unfolding. When you embrace the Void, you lead from a place of wholeness, allowing the wisdom you gain in the stillness to guide your next steps with clarity and purpose.


So, the next time you find yourself in the Void, pause. Breathe. And remember—there is so much wisdom waiting for you in that quiet space. Embrace the Disruption that got you here, learn to love the Void, and you’ll find that it is not an obstacle but a powerful ally on your journey of leadership, growth, and transformation.

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