(2) If in the dream you are up to your waist in a bog or marsh, the meaning may be that you need to activate or express some instinct or unconscious desire, some part of your ‘lowed nature. [1]
2. An undertaking or project grows more difficult and time-consuming than originally thought.
3. Reverse: obstacles are surprisingly easy to overcome. [2]
You will overcome your obstacles by refusing to become discouraged.
Persevere. [5]
