--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But there were always things swimming…" description: "\"“But there were always things swimming around in me that I could neither hold on to long enough to comprehend or learn to live with. It was like the ch..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bca/richard-wagamese-23762_quote_but-there-were-always-things-swimming-ar_789002.jpg" --- # But there were always things swimming around in me that I… ![“But there were always things swimming around in me that I could neither hold on to long enough to comprehend or learn to live with. It was like the change in the air that comes before a storm. You feel the energy build but there’s nothing you can do to stop it. That’s what it was like for me. When…” quote by Richard Wagamese](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bca/richard-wagamese-23762_quote_but-there-were-always-things-swimming-ar_789002.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bca/richard-wagamese-23762_quote_but-there-were-always-things-swimming-ar_789002.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bca/richard-wagamese-23762_quote_but-there-were-always-things-swimming-ar_789002.jpg) > ““But there were always things swimming around in me that I could neither hold on to long enough to comprehend or learn to live with. It was like the change in the air that comes before a storm. You feel the energy build but there’s nothing you can do to stop it. That’s what it was like for me. When those times came I couldn’t talk. There was no language for it. I suppose when you can’t understand something yourself it’s impossible to let anybody else in even if you’re motivated to.”” [Richard Wagamese](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/richard-wagamese/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker feels internal turmoil that is hard to articulate, preventing connection with others. **In simple terms:** Unexpressed inner chaos blocks sharing. Key Takeaway Acknowledge feelings before seeking help. Themes inner conflict communication emotional awareness Mood reflective somber Type personal philosophical When to use this quote - therapy sessions - creative writing - friendship support - mindfulness practice Key Concepts psychology storm metaphor self‑knowledge Questions to Reflect On - How can you name what you cannot yet describe? - What safe space lets you explore these feelings? 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