Part One:
Like many of these posts, they grow over time..so pace yo'self. I will put in a few breaks and encourage you to 'make it your own' to work for you.
Turtle Garden Circle of Friends (TGCOF) is an idea hatching out after living in many wonderful circles of friends over the past five decades and learning from many others. Sometimes folks don't know 'why this matters' or 'how it could be helpful'. I learned from many people over the years from family to friends, school groups and more, about how connecting with others can be a great part of life.
Time alone has its benefits too, and