I think of the turtles swimming steadily against the…
““I think of the turtles swimming steadily against the current all the way to Ascension. I think of them swimming through all that golden-green water over the dark, over the chill of the deeps and the jaws of the dark. And I think of the sun over the water, the sun through the water, the eye holding the sun, being held by it with no thought and only the rhythm of the going, the steady wing-strokes of the flippers in the water. Then it doesn’t seen hard to believe. It seems the only way to do it, the only way in fact to be: swimming, swimming, the eye held by the sun, no sharks in the mind, nothing in the mind.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Turtles swimming toward the sun symbolize perseverance, unity, and freedom from mental obstacles.
In simple terms: Swimming toward light represents hope and unity.
Key Takeaway
Pursue your inner light.
Themes
nature
spirituality
perseverance
Mood
tranquil
inspirational
Type
novel
metaphor
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- nature walks
- creative writing
Key Concepts
symbolism
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What “sun” guides you?
- How do you overcome mental “sharks”?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may ignore real dangers.