It refers to the WAS/WW mindset. The 'fog' as people call it is when they are so wrapped up in their own selfish desires and actions that they can't see the consequences of what they're doing - to their spouse, kids, and other family members. Not to mention themselves.
You can't do anything when they're in that place. You have to ride it out. And the best way to do that is improve yourself, GAL, and detach. Many things can take them out of the fog, and a new improved you is one of them. But, it really is on their timeline, not the LBS.
