A structure under exceptional strain — the middle carries too much weight for the ends to support. A critical, unusual situation calling for decisive, careful action.
The lake rises above the trees: the image of pressure beyond the ordinary measure.
You're carrying more than the usual load right now. Act decisively where you must, but be honest about which supports are genuinely strong enough to bear the weight.
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