Purple turtle plush with shiny embellishments on shell.

hi, i'm shylo heart-free, the ruby shelled turtle

I'm Self Smart

I understand the world by starting with myself. When I need to, I tuck away into my warm, quiet shell. The rubies across it glow softly, a reminder that I am protected. Sometimes noise and large crowds can be overwhelming, so I take time out to relax and meditate. In my shell I can calm my mind, body and heart.

I know what makes me sad, mad or scared. I also know what makes me happy and excited. I know this because I pay attention to what feels true for me. It is how I know what I need, and how I find my own way. My heart is filled with love and an inner knowing of all the feelings that live deep inside me.

My shell is a perfect place to rest, but I do not hide from the outside world. I stick out my neck and face life. No matter how hard things get, my strong mind supports my expressive heart and teaches me never to give up.

I am happy in my own company. Every day I walk to the river and daydream. There my inner world floats on the blue water, filled with my thoughts and feelings. I believe it is important to express and explore what lives within.

Be there for yourself. Trust your inner guidance, and it will always lead you home.

“If you truly look inside your heart for the answers, you will never have to ask anyone else your questions.”

- Shylo

WISDOM WITH SHYLO

Let your feelings guide you

If you are a sensitive creature like me, it's important to listen to your feelings. Did you know that it is possible to feel ten feelings at once? Give yourself permission to feel all of them....and then once you have, choose the feeling that makes you feel best and focus on that!

Create a safe space

Let your feelings guide you

It is so important to create a space for ourselves to feel safe. Sometimes the world can feel too loud or too fast. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed with all of the feelings both inside and outside of us. Lucky for you, you can use your imagination to create a ruby shell just like me. Tuck yourself away in there, tell yourself kind and comforting thoughts and then come back out when you are ready to face the day!

Speak in silence

Let your feelings guide you

Speak in silence

I might be quiet to most but my mind and heart are always talking to me. I choose to speak up when I feel it is right. I mostly speak with my energy. That means, I observe those around me with warmth and choose to speak up when I feel ready to. Did you know that you can talk with your eyes? Giving someone a kind gaze can be bigger than a million words spoken.