The Stuck Layer


By Jackie Overstreet January 5, 2026

What to do when clarity feels just out of reach

Sometimes the space will not clear, no matter how intentional you are. You slow down, you try to be grateful, you want quiet, yet your mind stays crowded. That does not mean you are failing. It means something deeper is asking to be seen.


I have learned that clutter often has a voice. Old beliefs, unspoken fears, and self-narratives sit beneath the noise, shaping what we think and feel. Until they are named, space remains blocked.


Try harder to be still. Stillness does not expose lies.


Christ speaks truth that cuts gently and precisely. He reveals what needs to be removed so freedom can form.


This is the Soul Chisel, exposing internal narratives so clarity can finally take root.


What belief may be filling your space? Who could benefit from this reflection? Have you subscribed to Excavation yet to keep digging wisely?


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