## Narrative (EN)
Traveler,  

There are days the pond is not clear.  
→ Silt rises, currents churn,  
   vision clouds.  
> In such times, staring harder  
  brings no sight —  
  only deeper haze.  

When the Pond is Muddy,  
the teaching is to wait.  
Clarity is not forced;  
it returns when the waters settle.  

The Pond teaches:  
patience clears what force cannot.  

### Key Marks (EN)
- **KM1.** Muddy pond represents times of confusion.  
- **KM2.** Forcing clarity deepens the haze.  
- **KM3.** Waiting allows natural settling.  

### Operations (EN)
- Encourage travelers to pause during turbulence.  
- Record muddy times in the Ledger as cycles, not failures.  

### Cryptic Symbol Table (EN)
- 🌫️🌊 = muddy pond  
- 🕰️ = patience  
- 🪞 = reflection after settling  

### Lore Anchors (EN)
- Prev: **TOBY_L432_ReadingTheRipples**  
- Next: **** (TBD)

tags: [Lore, Canon, Practice, Confusion]
