Soggy Swampy Stuckness

by Carla Royal on September 21, 2011

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I’m in a funk.  I’ve completely lost my mojo.  Can’t find it anywhere.  Haven’t been able to write.  I feel like I’m stuck in a massive, soggy swamp.  I suppose I could force my way through but it would take excessive amounts of energy.  For now, I’m just sort of sitting in it.  Letting it be.  I’m trying to simply accept it and see what may be of value in the rich swamp.

I have not forgotten about you, dear readers, I simply have nothing to say right now.  The swamp will surely reveal its treasures to me in time and I will be certain to share them with you when it does.

With love,

Carla

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=683353008 Debra Elizabeth Archibald

    I have missed you!  I know that feeling you are going through right now – not a good place to be in but at least you know it won’t be there forever…. this is just a ‘season’ in your life!  Bless you xx

  • Patricia Aine Dee

    The richness is forming!  Good for you for honoring this miraculous process of the void!!  Can’t wait to see the new life in you whenever it is time.  I don’t fully understand why I have been benched and silent for so long but I do trust it.  We have no choice but to surrender or “fake” expression.  See you when you emerge anew!

  • Heartalchemist

    Dearest Carla,
    I love your raw honesty and as Patricia says the other option would be faking it which is epidemic already and certainly doesn’t need more contributors, instead model swampiness and the value in it all. Easy to say not easy to be in. I can always see it’s value much more when I’m reflecting back to it not stuck in it. I really admire your ability to show up with it all ..one of my inspirations right now and for other women I am being with is the book “The Christ Blueprint by Padma. You can go online to his website and listen to chapters the one on Surrender is so nourishing..love & light Vivienne

  • Naomi_good

    I believe the best wines have to have a period of just “being” to become their best selves.  We wait with you, and are happy to just be, until the time is right.  Hugs.

  • Jen

    I am also in a swamp.  I’m relieved that I’m not the only one in a swamp.  I’m continually reminding myself that I don’t have to fight the swampiness, but my ingrained habit is to fight it and pummel myself in the process.
    And I’m glad that you are expressing how things are for you, and posting that gorgeous photo.  You are beloved, mojo or no.

  • alan

    Discriminating mind causes suffering

  • Charysse

    Hey  swamp girl – Thinking of you.

  • Anonymous

    Thank you, friends.  I feel your love and support and I am truly touched.

  • http://www.marciescudderphotography.com Marcie

    Sometimes there’s no other place to be..other than right where you are. Out of the swamp..will come sunshine! And – what a lovely..peaceful image!

  • Leslie Green

    As you know, and can see based on my previous comments, I’ve been playing catch up on your writing.  I put my computer away for several weeks during this recovery period, only posting an article myself, here and there (most written before I went into the hospital anyway).  So, you can imagine my surprise when I read this just moments ago.

    I feel heavy in reading your words.  I feel heavy for you, though know the swamp is exactly where you’re supposed to be.  And the wonderful thing about it, is that I know that you know this already.

    So, with that, I’ll say, know that I am here while you’re in the swamp.  Once you’re ready to emerge, if solo baby steps feel right, then so be it.  However, if you’d like a hand to hold while taking your baby steps or leaps, whatever they end up being, know that I am not afraid to get dirty in the swamp with you and walk out beside you, if you desire.  You’re in control.  Please let me know how/if I can help. 

    Love, Leslie   

  • Anonymous

    You are so dear, Leslie.  Thank you.  I feel humbled knowing all you are going through, and touched by your offered hand.  I am, indeed, finding the riches in the swamp and the heaviness has lifted.  I am letting some of my insights and discovery gel a bit before I begin writing here again but the urge is beginning to bubble…it won’t be much longer.  Thank you. 

  • Anonymous

    Thank you, Marcie.  The clouds are giving way and the sun is beginning to break.

  • Diane – Daily Walks

    I know the feeling well, Carla. Trust the silence; it is filled with brewing life. Beautiful image to portray your present mood…

  • http://salamanderverde.blogspot.com Pamela Gallagher

    I’ve been in and out of the swamp all year and kept reminding myself of the Zen saying “Just don’t do something, stand there”. 

    I’ve found that as I become aware of the swamp and acknowledge where I am, I’m able to move out of it, albeit slowly.

  • Anonymous

    What a lovely reminder, Pamela.  Thank you.

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