Spiritual and Totem Insights for the Day, the Turtle

Turtle stops in today in the 7th place to share we need to remember to be kind to ourselves. If we feel emotions …honor them and take time to process through them no matter what they may be. Make space in your day so that they are not overlooked. Because what they are matters to who we are as humans.

Turtle teaches us as one of the 7 Grandfather Teachings to honor our Truths… to remember that we are all imperfect beings that make up the great circle we call life. We all have purpose…we all contribute whether we realize it or not, we all have a place. So own your Truth, process the emotions you have and the reasons they are there so that you can move forward in positives.

Turtles remind us that what we need is provided for us, that we need to remember the beginning, the simple and honor all that is Sacred, for it is part of who we all are. Be humble, grateful and make the most of what we have and what we are offered.

Within the Seven Grandfather Teachings the Turtle was present to ensure that the laws would never be lost or forgotten. On the back of a Turtle are the 13 moon, each representing the truth of one cycle of the Earth’s rotations around the sun. The 28 markings on her back represent the cycle of the moon an of a woman’s body. The shell of the Turtle represents the body real events as created by the Higher Power, and serves as a reminder of the Creator’s will and teachings.

TRUTH is to know all of these things. Be true to yourself and your fellow man. Be able to speak the truth. This is considered the final and last teaching because to live this teaching, one must achieve and understand the first six teachings. By being honest with those around you with your feelings and behaviors; by loving yourself and others; by respecting others with what they say and do; by being humble – knowing that everyone around you deserves your respect as you theirs; by being brave when facing new challenges and by accepting your own and others wisdom.

“I am Dedicated to Educating and sharing Culture with the World. It is not enough merely to teach the ways of our Elders. We must honor those traditions by sharing and educating the World. Inspiring others …Inspiring our Youth. Through the Music… the Arts…the stories…”
Many Blessings of the Day
~bear Medicinewalker