"Behold the turtle!
He makes progress only when
he sticks his neck out."
James Bryant Conant
There are times I feel much more like a turtle than a hawk flying in the sky. Life becomes challenging and instead of facing it head on, like a turtle, I neatly pull my head in to hide under my shell. Of course this works for awhile, resting within myself, but progress it does not make. So when I feel safe, I slowly stick my neck back out, only to discover that challenge still awaits.
To soar with freedom in the sky, like a hawk in flight is much more my desire. I would view life from a higher perspective, spread my wings, and float above the negative thoughts that seemingly hold me anchored to the ground. I would greet the clouds, embrace the morning sun, and blend into the whisper of the wind.
Honestly, both creatures have appeal. The turtle, once a Far East symbol of an invitation for the blessings of both heaven and earth, would slow me down and keep me grounded; while the hawk, a visionary of the air, would facilitate through flight, communication with humans and the great spirits of the sky.
Perhaps it would be best to choose the life of a 'shape shifter'! I would then enjoy all enlightening qualities of both the turtle and the hawk!
