"This turtle passed by my studio one day, going away from the stream.
Where was he going? His shell was actually a deep dark green, but his being
was so alive, and mysterious. I had to paint it with lots of color. He seemed so small,
and vulnerable, although he was quite large for a turtle. I was again wishing to express
my desire that all beings honor each other's existence. This is especially true for we humans,
who are so very large."

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