Sheila’s Lesson From The Tortoise
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 just 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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Sheila’s Lesson From The Tortoise

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 just 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

Each day is its own journey ….

“ … may we, too, speak affirmations that align us with our purpose and ignite the fire within us to make meaningful contributions to the world.”

My relationship with hope is still in tact. Despite the occasional “it’s complicated,” we remain connected. It’s the audacity of hope that keeps us going.

“Gratitude is not always about waiting for resolution. Sometimes, gratitude is found in the people and the moments that hold space for you, in the midst and allow you to just be …. similar to the process of brewing tea, just waiting”

“Why does someone always have to be the strong friend? The label can feel heavy if it’s the only crown we’re allowed to wear. What if the role of the strong friend shifted within the group and became something we all shared?”

Sheila’s Lesson From The Tortoise

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 just 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

Each day is its own journey ….

“ … may we, too, speak affirmations that align us with our purpose and ignite the fire within us to make meaningful contributions to the world.”

My relationship with hope is still in tact. Despite the occasional “it’s complicated,” we remain connected. It’s the audacity of hope that keeps us going.

“Gratitude is not always about waiting for resolution. Sometimes, gratitude is found in the people and the moments that hold space for you, in the midst and allow you to just be …. similar to the process of brewing tea, just waiting”

“Why does someone always have to be the strong friend? The label can feel heavy if it’s the only crown we’re allowed to wear. What if the role of the strong friend shifted within the group and became something we all shared?”

Sheila Spencer