On my morning walk today I was
considering what I might write about when I came across a large
turtle about 20 yards away.
What I have learned from previous
experiences is that when an animal who exists as wild in nature
appears so unusually (you don't stumble upon a turtle in the suburbs of NJ) I should always stop ask if they have some
information to offer. Hence, here is my conversation with the turtle:
Me: I won't let me dog get you.
Turtle: Yes, I can tell you are
stopping her from coming at me.
Me: I didn't realize what you were at
first. I thought you were a log. Why are you here? Do you have a
message for me or for anyone else?
Turtle:You and all people need to get
into the earth. Otherwise, you miss a lot.
Me: I asked what she meant by “get
into the earth”?
Turtle: Slow down. Connect with the
earth. Feel your feet walking on the ground.
She then invited me to open my heart to
her and to the earth.
Me: I instantly felt more grounded,
centered, connected, lighter and I just felt more at peace.
Are you a female or a male?
Turtle: Female.
Me: Is there anything else you would like to talk about?
Turtle: Slow down, you miss things
otherwise. Keep going but go slow. You learn a lot this way. This is
all more important than people take the time to consider but it is
very important.
Me: I got the sense from her that she
was referring to taking care of the earth (as well as in regard to how this applies to out own lives) and that it starts with
just acknowledging the earth. Once we do that we are on the right
track and more good things will flow from there.
Turtle: That's right. Just stop and
give the earth a minute. It is worth it.
