Hello, how would you react if I told you I lived like a turtle? This is a hectic, picky, and complicated life, isn't it? So, like a tortoise, I always strive for serenity, slowness, and contemplation. It is believed that the turtle may be the symbol of slow and gloomy appearance, but it is the fact that the turtle is slow, resilient, and certain. Let's not rush to beat the looks and dismiss them as boring; instead, let me show you the miracles I've learned from turtles.

PREAMBLE

II. Slow

"Slow" is an adjective that is always mentioned first when thinking of Tortoise, as people frequently say: "Slow as a turtle." This is due to the slowness with which they move, eat, and observe everything around them.

After observing them for a while, I realized that slowness is not a bad or ugly thing, but rather brings me a lot of interesting things. Every step they take makes me feel as if time is slowing down, but also as if I am certain.

We all believe that turtles have difficulty walking, but only they are aware that these characteristics allow them to move more consistently. Their four legs work together very smoothly and synchronously.

In addition to their leg's stability, their eyes exude calm when observing their surroundings, with little wavering. They walk with a clear mind and take care to choose the right path. The interesting thing I've learned from this slow animal is that I've broken a long-held prejudice about boring slowness. Instead, I experience a slow but pleasurable slowness - the slowness of certainty and perseverance of calm and meticulousness.

During this frenzy, calmness and meticulousness are perhaps precious commodities that we frequently overlook. The fast pace of life does not allow us to pause for long periods of time in anything; we run in an endless race and are nearly exhausted when competing with the speed of time. We easily lose sight of the fact that we are here to be happy, not to race.

Slow down, walk slowly, and use your composure to consider and arrange everything around you. Take it slowly but steadily. Your life will be very gentle and relaxed.

III. The cover

Each of the numerous individuals has its distinct characteristics. The shell is a distinguishing feature of turtles. I used to think they were extraordinary when I had a heavy and entangled shell on my back when I was young. But they've adapted to and lived with that shell their entire lives.

3.1/ Responsibility

Scientifically, those shells play as their skeletons. They will not be able to live if that shell is lost. "I seem to have a similar shell," I suddenly realized. Is it the responsibility which each of us must take? 

Each person will assume responsibilities and purpose for our own life. We, like turtles, cannot escape our individual responsibilities and obligations; no matter how much we deny them, they will accompany us throughout our lives. Even if you can deny it, what is the point of living a meaningless life?

If we don't have a goal, if we don't find the meaning of our existence - as a redundant being in life - what is the point of living? Although doing everything well will be difficult, I believe your efforts will not be in vain.

You may not be the best 

But make sure that you are trying your best

~ Power of positivity ~

In fact, if you accept to face your responsibilities in a light, pleasant, and simple manner, everything will be very positive and optimistic. Turtles have taught me that even when they have to carry a heavy and entangled shell their entire life, they remain leisurely and calmly.