Some days (aka today) this little guy could beat me in a race to the finish line. It has been one of those weeks/months with too many projects and too little relaxation. I am worn out.
This morning when I saw this snail crossing the porch on his way to my newly-budding geraniums, my first response was to relocate him...quickly. Instead, I sat down in the wicker rocking chair, leaned back and watched him creep along toward his pink and red destination. His pace was slow yet straight and determined, taking advantage of the morning dew.
I was reminded of a fortune, from a long-ago cookie, which sits on my desk simply stating, "You will obtain your goal if you maintain your course." These words have rung true in my life, yet I appear to have forgotten them during the recent flurry of activity. The Universe apparently decided I needed a visual reminder, so along he came.
Seeing it as a sign* I slowed my own pace today and am thankful for his presence.
*I wasn't always such a firm believer in "signs." In an earlier life chapter, I was engaged on May 18th. Later that day, Mt. St. Helens violently erupted. Unaware I should be paying attention to the sign, I went ahead and married the guy which ended badly. Enough said, I now pay attention.
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