There are so many lessons right in front of us when we remember to pause and not rush.
It was a Sunday morning, and I was having a conversation with my friend out on my deck , which overlooks a lake. Water is calming for me , and I realized that I don’t spend as much time as I should just taking in the view. I pointed out the schools of fish as they swam back and forth…. I’ve seen the fish several times. It was peaceful….
Then my friend said “Look at the sea turtles” ….. and I was stunned. I had never noticed that sea turtles were in the lake.
Right in front of me and I never noticed.
We spent the next several moments immersed in watching the sea turtles. I kept wondering how these sea turtles were right in front of me, and it was only when I took the time to be still, that I could see. It’s as if turtles were appearing from out of of nowhere.
As we watched them flow at their own pace and space, I googled the symbolism of turtles and what they represented.
Turtles represent intuitive development, longevity, strength, courage, protection, wisdom, patience, determination, and receptivity. They can show up in life when you are in the process of syncing up the pace of your intuitive insights with your physical manifestations. The timing of the turtles’ appearance was perfect. The sea turtles were preaching to me.
The turtle sculpture that was right in front of me, and when I took the time to slow down, I was able to see. Turtle wisdom.
As we entered back into the house, I noticed this small sculpture tucked away at the corner ….. something else that had been there all along …. It was just another reminder … There are so many lessons right in front of us if we remember to take time to pause and not rush.
Sea Turtle Wisdom Sermon Notes:
Travel at your own pace
Stay calm under pressure
Trust the flow
Be comfortable in your own shell
Enjoy time alone
Keep moving forward
Simple observation … deep lesson
Turtle Wisdom and it was right in front of me,
Sheila
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