The Latin word “liminal” means, the betwixt and between place where all transformation happens. It is precisely when we are betwixt and between, we are not in control, we are out of our comfort zone, this is so often where spiritual growth can take place.
Much of the work of the Bible is to get people into liminal space, and to keep them there long enough so they can learn something essential. Liminal space is always holy ground, but it actually takes a while to get those shoes off.