This entry was posted on April 2, 2012 by Robyn Lee. It was filed under Spring 2012 and was tagged with African Turtle, introspection, privacy, refuge, restore, retreat, shell.

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   jmgoyder

   Love it!

   April 3, 2012 at 12:24 AM
   

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   Robyn Lee

   Thanks Julie… he’s actually a friendly guy — and like the ladies – but when he’s in need of that “alone time” – he goes for it! Need to take lessons:)

   April 3, 2012 at 12:32 AM
   

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   janechese

   we can always learn from our friends in the natural world 🙂

   April 3, 2012 at 1:05 AM
   

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     Robyn Lee

     So very true Jane!

     April 3, 2012 at 1:06 AM
     

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   eremophila

   I envy him. 🙂

   April 3, 2012 at 1:56 AM
   

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     Robyn Lee

     I know Eremophia! Major advantage to have a built in ‘peaceful place’ to go when needed:)

     April 3, 2012 at 7:58 PM
     

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   1cruzdelsur

   My grandmother was Italian, one day she told me: If you are going slowly, you can go far.
   Your words made me remember my grandmother.
   Thank you.

   April 3, 2012 at 8:35 AM
   

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     Robyn Lee

     1cruzdelsur – Such a great anecdote from your Grandma! Wise words. So glad my post could promote this memory for you today:) So welcome!

     April 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM
     

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   Nancy

   love the turtle sometimes I wish I had that strong of an exterior

   April 3, 2012 at 9:44 AM
   

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     Robyn Lee

     thanks nancy! Guess we have stronger shells than we realize sometimes.

     April 3, 2012 at 8:01 PM
     

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   Renee Braunstein

   I love that quote and also the photo

   April 3, 2012 at 10:21 AM
   

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     Robyn Lee

     Thanks Renee! Thrilled you liked it:)

     April 3, 2012 at 8:01 PM
     

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   recoverythrumylens

   love the monotone and message….slowing down…my mantra too these days…:)

   April 3, 2012 at 11:38 AM
   

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     Robyn Lee

     Thanks Meryl – yes, monotone seemed appropriate for the mood here. Slowing down is good – great mantra!

     April 3, 2012 at 8:03 PM
     

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   erranttranscendentalist

   I have a little totem of a turtle that I keep in my pocket, who reminds me to be comfortable in all circumstances and luxuriate in a feeling of timelessness. Take it slow, friend, he reminds me! Great photo!!

   April 3, 2012 at 2:49 PM
   

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     Robyn Lee

     Awww – erran – that is completely wonderful. I love the idea of a totem reminder turtle in your pocket. Thanks for sharing and I’m so glad you liked the post!

     April 3, 2012 at 8:06 PM
     

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    williamricci

    Sweet photo.

    April 3, 2012 at 8:28 PM
    

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    victoriaaphotography

    Your photo & quote remind me to slow down, take deep breathes and just BE.
    It’s been a little stressful around my place lately….

    April 6, 2012 at 9:11 AM
    

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    Robyn Lee

    Know what you mean Victoria! Glad the post could serve as a reminder this way!

    April 6, 2012 at 10:33 AM
    

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    Ivy

    This guy is so majestic… and your sepia treatment makes it look like something Darwin photographed on some south sea island!

    April 6, 2012 at 11:28 PM
    

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    Robyn Lee

    Oh my – Darwin – really? How cool Ivy – thank you!! He is pretty majestic at that:)

    April 6, 2012 at 11:31 PM
    

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