When on a study vacation a few years back to Merida, Mexico, we learned the Mayan culture had a turtle at the center of God's creating process. Turtles were understood as a metephore for the earth. They also said the breath of the Jaguar was active in creation. Both animals are ironic in that culture. What might your iconic image look like?
Hmmm…I’ll have to think about this question. But it’s interesting that you say turtles were representative of the Earth to the Mayans. Perhaps in that way SweetPea is much more of a representative of what we as a species have done to the Earth. An injured and battered turtle representing an injured and battered Earth.
I’m glad you had the opportunity to see Sweet Pea and learn first hand what our carelessness and disregard for our planet and its inhabitants can result in. I pick up fishing line and hooks frequently on the beaches. Have even done so back in Iowa. Plastics of all kinds can injure. Cut up the plastic from 6 pack can or bottles so that not even the smallest circle is cut. Getting caught in those may render that animal, fish, turtle, bird etc unable to eat. I first realized the actual harm these items can have was at CROW on Sanibel. They take wildlife from all over Florida that have been seriously injured to rehabilitate if possible. Thank you for your attention to this issue.
When on a study vacation a few years back to Merida, Mexico, we learned the Mayan culture had a turtle at the center of God's creating process. Turtles were understood as a metephore for the earth. They also said the breath of the Jaguar was active in creation. Both animals are ironic in that culture. What might your iconic image look like?
Hmmm…I’ll have to think about this question. But it’s interesting that you say turtles were representative of the Earth to the Mayans. Perhaps in that way SweetPea is much more of a representative of what we as a species have done to the Earth. An injured and battered turtle representing an injured and battered Earth.
I’m glad you had the opportunity to see Sweet Pea and learn first hand what our carelessness and disregard for our planet and its inhabitants can result in. I pick up fishing line and hooks frequently on the beaches. Have even done so back in Iowa. Plastics of all kinds can injure. Cut up the plastic from 6 pack can or bottles so that not even the smallest circle is cut. Getting caught in those may render that animal, fish, turtle, bird etc unable to eat. I first realized the actual harm these items can have was at CROW on Sanibel. They take wildlife from all over Florida that have been seriously injured to rehabilitate if possible. Thank you for your attention to this issue.
You make a difference in all you do.
Turdle