Fully present to be strong

With a thick layer of fog an hour before sunrise, I wasn’t sure we’d get to see the sun. Surprisingly, the fog lifted—almost like someone gently pulling back a curtain—and a beautiful sunrise greeted the day. Mother Nature used every crayon in the box, painting an ever-changing landscape across the sky.

A chatty flock flew in early for bath time. I was completely mesmerized by the waves, so I headed into the ocean with Fred the laughing gull by my side.

The waves soaked up the sparkles of light as they rolled toward shore. Dolphins frolicked far off on the horizon while an egret grabbed breakfast in the shallows. The egret said, “Sure, I have skinny legs, but when I’m fully present in my body, I’m strong, able to stay upright even as the waves wash past me.”

Several high-speed gull chases broke out over spilled fish. And if you’ve ever wondered how gulls end up with leg injuries, the last picture gives a peek into one of the ways.

Wishing you a beautiful day friends!

Fred the laughing gull

egret

Uh Oh, I’m going to get your foot