Teri Williams from Michigan, also known as “The Bliss Lady”, emailed me sometime ago about how much she liked the J Davis Spirit Rattles. I checked out her website and it is original and wonderful! Her website, The Bliss Network offers a Blissness Plan and Blisstory Journal along with suggestions for maximizing bliss every day. She has endless ideas about being an active and philanthropic member in our own communities. Everything about her website is upbeat and inspiring!
This blog entry particularly moved me as my father was also a WW II veteran. Her father’s modeling has obviously contributed to her fearlessness to stick her neck out to help others. Thank you Teri for letting me post your October 14, 2009 blog post.
The Turtle Creed
Turtles are bright eyed, bushy tailed, fearless and unafraid folk with a fighter pilot attitude. (That’s me, lol) They think clean, have fun a lot, and recognize the fact that you never get any place worthwhile in life unless you stick your neck out.
The “Turtles” are indeed an illustrious group and include in their membership ranks some of the country’s foremost leaders in fields of government, finance, entertainment, aerospace and other areas where aggressiveness, a feeling for fair play, clean thoughts and a sense of humor are keys to success. Started by a group of test pilots during WWII, the club has progressed to its present position as one whose membership is diligently sought after and highly esteemed by those lucky enough to be initiated.
Adherence to the creed and always giving the password when asked are the only responsibilities placed on our membership. You will find that life is more fun and takes on new meaning when you are a “Turtle”.
Want to become an official member of the club? Email me at teri@theblissnetwork.com.
Blisstory Question: What do you do to honor your father?
Are you a turtle?
This week marks the 14th anniversary of my father’s death! He is one of the greatest men I will ever know. I say ‘is’ because he is alive in my mind and heart and will be till I join him on the other side.
For those of you that have not had the honor of meeting him, I’m sharing a little bit about him. He was a WWII P.O.W., captured at the Battle of the Bulge and held, initially, in the Nazi Infirmary then sent to the adjoining camp. After being liberated, he was given a Purple Heart for serving his country. He never really talked much about the experience, but shared one love he gained from his countrymen; becoming an honorary member of The Turtle Club.
Every time a friend came to visit he shared The Turtle Creed (read above) and inducted them into the club. The Turtle Creed (again, read above) starts with “Turtles are bright eyed, bushy tailed, fearless and unafraid folk with a fighter pilot attitude. They think clean, have fun a lot, and recognize the fact that you never get any place worthwhile in life unless you stick your neck out.”
Yes, at first it was quite embarrassing, as a teen, to have your friends cornered by your Dad for some stupid club! As an adult, I am reminded that those words and the gifts he gave my friends are not so stupid. In fact, it’s incredibly brilliant and probably accounts for a big reason I am “The Bliss Lady.”
Why am I sharing this with all of you? I’m here to remind you that no matter what your circumstance, no matter how downtrodden and in the dumps life seems to be, there’s always another second to turn that all around. Carry a fighter pilot attitude and start flying high! Call or email me at Teri@theBlissNetwork.com and I’ll induct you into the club, where you’ll get your own “shell” and a complete copy of the Turtle Creed.
Don’t forget to ask me if I’m a turtle… If I don’t give you the secret password, I’ll owe you the drink of your choice. (I’m sure you all know mine…Coffee!) Most importantly, you’ll have a constant reminder to go ahead and “Stick your neck out!”
Smiles…The Bliss Lady
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