"The soft ground of the fen requires careful, thoughtful passage, much like we need to let our experiences settle over time and integrate into our wisdom and emotional intelligence." -- ShadowsPub
We often want to move on from experiences quickly, especially difficult ones. Settling allows us to observe and feel the layers of experience, helping us understand their impact.
The reference of the fen is like a substrate that won’t tolerate force, but only growth taken a step at a time.