I dream of turtle

i usually don't remember my dreams.... but this happened to me last week as i dozed...

i was swimming in a gorgeous lake, enjoying the lush surroundings, the cool water and the sun on my body. suddenly a large turtle swam up to me and said (of course turtles talk in dreams!):

'why don't you swim to the bottom of the lake? it's beautiful down there!'
'i can't hold my breathe that long,' i replied.
'take this shell, put it to your mouth and you'll be able to breathe for as long as you like.'

so i did! he swam alongside me, and pointed out the wonders of the lake bed - the fish, the coral, the silence...

suddenly, he pointed out a large clam shell, 'take it,' he instructed.
'i can't take something from the lake bed!' i exclaimed, 'it's theft!'
'no, it's for you - take it!'

i scooped up the shell, and as suddenly as he appeared turtle swam away and i was aware i was being drawn up to the surface...

when i emerged, i realized i was much closer to the shore, so i swam and pulled myself up the bank. as the sun dried me, i found a stone and prized open the clam...

inside was not a single pearl, but a whole necklace!!! i immediately put it on, and laid back to feel the sun's warmth and try and fathom what i had just experienced...

when i woke up in my chair, i was convinced i had a necklace on... and knew i had to get a turtle!!! i found this little fella on ebay straightaway, and he arrived next day...

i just love his face, i know he's asking me so many questions: to look deeper in my soul, to learn to breathe underwater without fear, to expect and find real, beautiful treasures, to share these pearls of wisdom...

i also found a lot of info on turtle medicine... and i know i'll be seeking and finding turtle's wisdom for me throughout the days and weeks to come...

wow!! what a blessed dream!!!