"Long, long ago in the timeless beginning the World was formless and nothing but water. 🌊

The Great Creator, watched over this vast expanse and imagined a magnificent tapestry of life, weaving together the realms of Earth, and Sky, and Water... 🌎

To carry out this grand design, The Great Creator asked for help from Snapping TURTLE.

Snapping TURTLE was helpful for this task especially because he was resilient and known to be wise. 🐢

The Great Creator instructed Snapping TURTLE to dive to the bottom of the Ocean and to retrieve the sacred mud from the bottom. 

Snapping TURTLE descended deep into the abyss and with his jaws clutched a large chunk of soil. With much effort he swam back to the surface and brought soil to the Great Creators hand... 🌱

From this humble offering the Great Creator molded the mountains, the valleys, and the vast expanses of land.

And thus the World began to take shape, nurtured by the guidance of the creator and the steadfastness of GRAND OLD Snapping turtle.

In this harmonious partnership they laid the foundation for life to flourish and unfold upon the Earth!" 🏞️🦌 🦅 🐟 🐻 

-The Origin of the World according to INSPIRE

TRADITION IS A COMPASS WHICH GUIDES US THROUGH LIFE

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