Hi, I’m Leo. I’m a lobster, yes, the snappy kind. But don’t let the claws fool you. I’ve got a soft heart (on the inside, like all lobsters do).

Years ago, I found a perfect little cave under a coral ledge. Cozy, quiet, mine. But then a storm hit, and I saw other sea creatures tossed around with nowhere to go. So, I opened my claws and my cave. And that changed everything.

Here are my three shell-tested, sea-worn lessons from building a shelter not just for myself, but for others.

1. Build Bigger Than You Need

At first, I wanted a space just for me. But then I realised, if you make room for others, life gets warmer. I scooted over, made space, and suddenly my cave felt like a home. Build your life wide enough to welcome more than just yourself.

3. Protect What Matters

Not everything is worth defending, but people? Peace? A safe place to rest? I’ll raise a claw for that any day. Sometimes, being strong means holding space, not just ground.

Final Thought from Leo

These days, I still have my little cave. But I’ve added more tunnels, more corners, more light. It’s not just shelter, it’s sanctuary.

So if you have space, time, love, and a listening ear, don’t keep it all to yourself.

Because in a world full of currents and chaos, being someone’s safe place might just be the strongest thing you ever do.