Try to be like a turtle – at ease in your own shell.
Bill Copeland
This little guy was passing through my parents’ yard last night. He was not at all intimidated by humans so I was able to grab a few pictures. Being the strange person that I am, I talked to him and asked questions he couldn’t answer.
Where did you come from? Where are you headed, buddy? It was a hot day and you’re dusty and dry. Are you ok?
He kept me in his sights, blinking occasionally as though trying to tell me a big story.
I don’t like to move turtles unless they’re in harm’s way but he was in the middle of the yard with no shade or vegetation nearby. So dad carefully relocated him about twenty feet forward in the direction he was headed.
When I left, he was in the shade of a hosta and my mother was headed to the fridge for some lettuce to take to him. There was nothing between where he was located and where we put him so I think we did ok.
This little guy seemed extremely comfortable in his shell and was brave too. Note how even stuck his neck out.
That’s how you make progress in life: stay calm, accept help when necessary, stick your neck out for what’s important, and above all else, be comfortable in your own shell.
One of my friends just loves turtles. He says us RV’ers are like turtles – we bring our house with us! He also says something like if we want to go anywhere, we have to stick our neck out. Sounds like you took just the right amount of care for that guy!
It’s a good analogy for RV’ers! Turtles are fun little creatures so I really hope we did the right things for him.
Such little wonders!