--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Times like this are like muddy water…" description: "\"“Times like this are like muddy water, Rea, you just got to keep moving through it until you get to the other side.”\" — Jodi Thomas" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58c/jodi-thomas-20642_muddy_times-like-this-are-like-muddy-water-rea_645719.jpg" --- # Times like this are like muddy water, Rea, you just got to… ![“Times like this are like muddy water, Rea, you just got to keep moving through it until you get to the other side.” quote by Jodi Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58c/jodi-thomas-20642_muddy_times-like-this-are-like-muddy-water-rea_645719.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58c/jodi-thomas-20642_muddy_times-like-this-are-like-muddy-water-rea_645719.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58c/jodi-thomas-20642_muddy_times-like-this-are-like-muddy-water-rea_645719.jpg) > ““Times like this are like muddy water, Rea, you just got to keep moving through it until you get to the other side.”” [Jodi Thomas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jodi-thomas/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Adversity is like murky water; perseverance pushes you through to clarity. **In simple terms:** Keep moving despite difficulty. Key Takeaway Persist through challenges. Themes resilience perseverance adversity Mood hopeful steady Type inspirational reflective When to use this quote - personal crisis - career setbacks - health recovery - relationship issues Key Concepts mental toughness growth mindset overcoming obstacles Questions to Reflect On - What obstacles are you navigating now? - How can you maintain momentum? 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