Embrace your shadow self
The air temperature was warmer this morning contrasting the cool sand underneath my feet. The clouds on the horizon were set up perfectly to have the sunshine stream through filling the sky with golden rays of hope.
Pelican Highway traffic was light compared to yesterday. The usual flock of seagulls were present and quite chatty. A few herring gulls are back in town and joining in the breakfast buffet.
One of the herring gulls was filling in the flock on her trek and at the same time bringing the message of standing out in a crowd. She said, “Go ahead, be bold, stand tall even when you feel different. Boldness leads to a sense of personal freedom.”
A seagull flew by with her shadow on her wing saying, “Embrace your shadow self. You see, loving all of you makes it easier to soar higher and feel happier.”
Wishing you a bold and beautiful day friends!
A moment from yesterday.
And then……she said……
Embracing my shadow side
Fly together for strength
Ah, another beautiful day in paradise. The pre sunrise sky filled with soft pink ribbon clouds, giving the morning a romantic and heart opening vibe. With less wind the ocean was calm except for the perfectly formed waves catching the rainbow of colors as they rolled into shore.
The flock of seagulls flew in at their usual scheduled time for our much needed bath time. A few herring gulls are starting to show up with the flock. One of the seagulls having a bath said, “Sometimes we have to read between the lines to receive guidance, not to worry, you can trust your intuition to guide you when thing don’t seem clear.”
Pelican Highway was jamming with heavy traffic in both directions. They were using the energy of the waves to glide down the coast. They looked like their wings were linked up giving them the strength of many. The remind us to fly together for more physical strength and emotional support.
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
Tales from the lagoon ~Episode- I’ve got my eye on you
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - I've Got My Eye On You
The fishy was getting some air time courtesy of the dolphin. This dolphin and 2 other adult dolphins were enjoying a festive lunch.
After the last photo, the dolphin kept swimming, so I'm not sure but that fish may have lived to tell a whale of a story in school tomorrow.
Stay tuned for more tales from the lagoon! They were playing with mangrove seeds, cannonball jellyfish, the camera and each other!
Weeeeeeeee
Just playing around
The dolphin is watching the fish
Stretch out of comfort zone
The wind whipping and chilly this morning. Mother Nature used her winter colors with a rich pink, golden and red mixture. The flock of seagulls flew in when it was still dark.
Peg, the seagull was in the group along with Hook and One Legger. I’ve known Peg since the winter of 2017. She returns to New Smyrna Beach each winter with the rest of the flock. Her foot doesn’t seem to deter her at all, she is very sweet, resilient and strong. She said, “I bring the message of hanging in there even when things seem challenging.”
After sunrise, one of the resident kingfisher birds was hopping to different locations around the marina. The kingfisher represents peace, wealth and taking action. She brings the message of taking a leap of faith. She said, “Sure diving into the unknown may seem rash and a little scary but stretching out of our comfort zone can help us grow and find unforeseen treasures.”
Wishing you a day filled with unexpected treasures.
Peg the seagull. I’ve known her since the winter of 2017
Tales from the lagoon~ Episode It’s Boy!
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- It's a boy!
For the last 3 days this young dolphin has come into the lagoon with his pod to play and grab snacks. After looking through the photos, I'm pretty sure he's a boy. Male dolphins have an exclamation point slit on their belly while females have slits in the shape of division sign.
This little guy loves to show off for the camera. I swear he is saying, "Look at me!" He also loves his mom and podmates and seems to love physical touch. Like most youngins, he has a lot of energy! His mom and other adults are very patient and if they are not resting are involved in play time too!
Lots of foggy day frolicking from this morning to share.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Momma giving baby a push from behind
Momma and baby playing
Trust your intuition
The breeze was chilly and invigorating this morning. As the sun came up it gave the ocean a kiss goodbye. The sun brings us a message from nature, reminding us the healing aspects of sunshine. The sun reminds us how nature can lift our spirits, boost our immune system, reduce stress and help us feel centered.
The flock of seagulls flew in as I was walking toward the ocean. It seems more have arrived to enjoy another Florida winter. Royal terns, sandpipers and ruddy turnstones joined in bath time. One of the seagulls said,”It’s important to wash under both wings, gotta get the bugs off both sides to feel balanced and of course squeaky clean.
Piper walked over to grab snacks at my feet bringing the message of discernment. She said, “You can trust yourself to know who you can approach to connect. Use your instincts, trust what they say and enjoy the rewards of your stellar intuition.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Loosen your grip to be more steady
With a light breeze, a heavy layer of fog was hang over the shoreline. The ocean was calm and catching ht sweet light like a velvety blanket. When the sun came up as a huge golden ball, it brought warmth that filled the air but only shortly because the fog rolled in thick and enveloped everything.
One Legger, Hook and the other seagulls flew in for lots of connection and posing for photos before heading to the water for our daily other time.
After sunrise several dolphins came in to grab snacks, including he adorable young dolphin from yesterday who really loves to play to the camera. More from him later.
A green heron was close by and very chatty, which is unusual. They are normally very shy but today this one wanted to bring us the message. She said, “It may feel opposite of what your instincts tell you to do, but I encourage you to loosen your grip. I find if I hold on super tight, I’m more wobbly and not as efficient. Rest into your feet, relax your feathers and lighten your grip to be more steady."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Thick fog rolled in when this young dolphin popped up
Thursday Lagoon Party
The sunrise from Friday is the previous post…
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Cloudy Day Sushi Rave
In between rain drops, the sushi rave was in full swing! The excitement started with schools of fish flying across the lagoon which got the attention of the pelicans who were resting on Pelican Pier nearby.
The pelicans started rapid fire diving for snacks. The dolphins must have sensed the action, because a few dolphins cruised in to join the fun for a quickie before heading back out.
As winter comes so will more pelicans, looking forward to more raves! Stay tuned for more tales!
Tuning in to your podmates
Sorry for the delay, I couldn’t leave the dolphin party after sunrise.
It was a moody bluesy kind of sunrise with thick layer of clouds and fog hanging over the ocean and shore. The sun stayed hidden giving us low light and a romantic vibe.
The flock of seagulls flew in for bath time. There must have been 50 seagulls in the water flapping their wings getting squeaky clean.
After sunrise, two dolphin came in to grab breakfast. It was obvious they were besties as they showed each other affection. They were chasing fish like a perfect team in synch. They were making beautiful water art as they swam by at mach speed.
The dolphins bring the message of community and teamwork. They said, “We know the importance of tuning into our pod mates to stay connected. We are like a choir who listens to the other members so we can blend. Coming together as a team gives us twice the abundance and we get to have company!”
They also said, “We love to make water art. Art has a way of bringing smiles and joy. We highly recommend seeing the artful beauty in nature as a way to open your heart and relieve stress.”
Wishing you a happy day friends!
Incoming flock of seagulls
Dolphin under the wall of water
Dolphin making water art
Play can lighten your mood
With the smell of rain in the air, a gentle breeze and low tide, Mother Nature gave a soothing sunrise. The salty, moist air felt good in my lungs as I took in the reflection on the wet sand.
The floc of seagulls flew in at their usual time for some close connection, chat and bath time. Pelican Highway was flying on the horizon in front he of the big sun that looked like it was getting squeezed between the clouds and ocean.
A couple dolphin friends and a cormorant stopped by the lagoon after sunrise. Just as the rain started, a dolphin tossed up the first cannonball jellyfish of the winter season. The cannonball jellyfish don’t sting and make for great balls to play with. The dolphin bring the message of joy. They remind us to take time out for giggles, and play. They said, “Just a couple minutes of play can lighten your mood and make you feel better.”
The cormorant coming in to join the fun used her tail to help slow her down for her landing. She said, ”Use all your resources to steady yourself. Slowing it down to take in the moment, soaking up each morsel of the experience, brings a special sweetness.”
Wishing you a playful day friends!
Symbiotic relationships rock!
The sunrise from yesterday is posted before this one, my apologies for the delay.
The pre sunrise sky was almost back and white with a splash of pink. The flock of seagulls were already partaking in bath time when I arrived. They were super cute enjoying being close while getting squeaky clean.
One of the seagulls bathing in front of the sun brings a message. She said, “Relax all your feathers and feet, lean in and let the energy carry you forward. It feels so good to be in the flow.”
The sun came up behind a wall of clouds illuminating the sky with a buttery yellow glow. In the past few days the ocean temperature has cooled off and is now colder than the air temperature.
While hanging with the seagulls, a flock of skimmers flew in, circled us, a few landed to join the flock while the rest continued down the beach. I love skimmers! When they talk, I think they sound like a dog barking. They have very soulful eyes that are usually hidden by their black feathers. They get their name because they drag their lower beak through the water, ‘skimming’ for fish.
This morning one of the skimmers who stopped had ankle bracelets from his stay at a hospital. He said, “I wasn’t feeling well and the nice hoomans took me in, gave me a warm place to rest and lots of fish to eat. I like to be strong and independent but I also know receiving assistance is necessary at times, especially in the winter when the trek south can be challenging. The hoomans seemed to really like helping the birds, so everyone wins! Symbiotic relationships feel so good!”
Wishing you a symbiotic day!
Pelican Highway
Skimmers flying in
Flock of seagulls hanging
Bathing seagulls. Relax your feathers and feet, lean in and be carried by the flow
A Golden Skimmer
A skimmer who was in the hospital
Flock of skimmers
A tiny shift can create a big change
My apologies, this didn’t get posted on Tuesday November 9.
With lots of fluffy clouds in the sky, Mother Nature brought us a dramatic sunrise. The air was moist and chilly with the wind continuing to howl. The wind was blowing the tops of the waves bringing us more beautiful Florida snow. That what I like to call the white sea spray tossed in the air.
The ocean was churning and sounded like a fright train from a distance. When the ocean is churning like this it tends to spit out tons of plastic and other garbage. It was impossible to walk a step without finding a pen cap, bottle top, sunglasses and loads of other garbage. The ocean brings us the message to purge toxins that cause harm. If you are local and headed to the beach, the wildlife asked if you could help pick up some of the debris?
Piper was so adorable this morning, hanging at my feet next to the sparkly sea foam. She said, “I bring the message of connection and closeness. Connecting with other beings help us to broaden our world and see life through the eyes of another.”
I saw an osprey coming my way carrying a huge sheepshead fish. Mid flight she adjusted to get a better hold on her breakfast, then flew by really close to brag a little. She said, “Sometimes the tiniest shift can make things feel easier.” She went on to say, “I highly recommend celebrating your wins! A moment of gratitude also creates a shift and can help attract more positive experiences.”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
Piper looking super cute
Osprey adjusting mid flight
Try new Things
The sun is back and beautiful! The warmth of the sun was a nice contrast to the chilly wind. The ocean was churning loudly with wind blowing the tops of the waves sending salty mist high in the air.
The flock of seagulls, one willet, Piper and her sand piper friends and Pelican Highway were all out looking for snacks. A solo vulture flew by bringing us the message of the day. She said, “Choose paths that support your higher consciousness and your heart. For the situation on your mind, use all of your senses to find a resolution. I find when I do this it gives me more information so I know what to action to take next.”
One of the seagulls in the flock looked like he was trying to eat a wasp. He had it in his beak for about 10 seconds before dropping it. He said, “I think it’s fun to try new things, experiencing a variety of textures and tastes life has to offer. It’s ok to change your mind. If you don’t like something, let it go and move along. You can always try it again another day.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Pelican Highway
Seagull dropping what looks like a wasp
Vulture
Joyful Rain Day
Good morning! It's a rain day here in the sunshine state of Florida. Thought I'd share fun dolphin photos from sunrise and late morning playtime to bring a little joy to your day.
Wishing you a joyful day!
Don”t hoard your nuts :)
Weeeeeeeee! With a few days of rain not he way, it was a windy and red hot sunrise today! First light was a rich purple and pink color that quickly changed to an intense red.
Looks like no driving on the beach today, the tide was very high taking over the roadway.
The flock of seagulls struggled to fly in for a visit with the strong winds. One Legger landed with confidence saying, “When the elements are strong, that’s when I need to be more confident. Even though I only have one leg, I firmly root myself so I am grounded and steady.”
The water was a bit intense today, so no bath time, just hang time being really close.
On the way off the beach a small squirrel hopped right over, stopped, looked me in the eye and said, “Don’t hoard your nuts! It’s ok to lighten your load, relax and play more. I highly recommend finding balance in your every day life.”
And if that wasn’t enough as I walked by a hedge a mockingbird popped out of the hedge, tilted her head and said, “Sing more! Find your unique song and sing it with joy and pride. Let your unicorn self out to play."
"I’m also the messenger of communication which means listen to your intuition and others. Communicate what is on your mind with an open heart and mind. "
Wishing you a playful day friends!
First light
The road is under water today
One Legger sticking her landing with confidence
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Play, Eat, relax, repeat
Tales from the Lagoon ~Episode- Play, Eat, Relax, Repeat
A large pod of dolphin came rushing into the lagoon feeling frisky and playful. They spent about an hour chasing fish, hugging and playing then relaxing for a few minutes before starting the fun all over again.
The younger dolphin were having so much fun playing with each other after snacking. They were popping out of the water but I wasn’t able to snap those shenanigans today. The joy and celebratory feeling made me smile from ear to ear. Hope you can feel the joy through the photos.
Stay tuned for more tales!
(The sunrise from Wednesday is the previous post.)
Step forward with a strut
Mother Nature used her beautiful fall color palette this morning using all the colors in the Crayon box including purple! A powerful sliver of the moon was setting as the sun was coming up. The breeze was blowing with both warm and cool air which felt confusing and refreshing at the same time.
The flock of seagulls flew in hot just in time for the sunrise. It never gets old being a part of the flock. They were spontaneously rushing off in flurry, then rushing back with a whoosh!
They said, The super new moon brings the energy of fresh starts and has potential to bring unexpected waves, twists and turns, so we recommend being flexible to ride the energy.
After sunrise I ran into Mikey the great egret who was a bit grumpy this morning. His gorgeous friend, the Tricolored heron brings us a message. He said,
“Step One: Go ahead, stretch out your neck.”
“Step Two: Give yourself a good shake.”
“Step Three: Step forward with your best strut. Work it, own it. You got this!”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
Flock of seagulls
Almost new moon
Incoming!
Flock of seagulls coming in hot!
Stretch your neck and give yourself a good shake
So you can step forward with a confident strut
New Moon says dive deep
Ah, a sweet and peaceful morning starting with the sky filled with pink and lavender ribbon shaped clouds. The very powerful, almost new moon is just 2 days away, bringing with it new beginnings and fresh starts. This particular new moon is in a place in the sky that asks us to dig deep.
Piper added, “This moon asks us to dig deep, be willing to see any parts we hide from ourselves. As we ‘see’ what might be hidden from ourselves we can be more free."
"This moon is also situated in a way that may bring unexpected twists and turns. Us sand pipers are very fast and know it helps to be willing to run, fly, walk or just sit, we use all our skills to go with the flow when things are unpredictable.”
A female osprey flew by saying, “Just flow with the nudging of the moon, not to worry if you feel overwhelmed or out of sorts, the energy is temporary. Trust yourself, you can dive deep and come up for air when you need it most.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Screening of MY Invisible husband
Tickets went on sale yesterday and are selling fast!
My Invisible Husband is screening January 15 at The Hub on Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach. Click the link to purchase your tickets $10 for Hub members, $20 for non Hub members. Tickets are limited.
https://thehuboncanal.org/.../screening-of-the-shelley.../
For my out of town friends.......Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm to see the film! I'm so excited to show it to you. I'm currently investigating distribution options. While in that process, viewing of the film is limited. I hope to have more information soon! Stay tuned!
Thank you for your patience and support, I'm truly grateful!
(November 1 sunrise is the previous post. )
Don’t give up
The pre sunrise started with a sky full of fluffy cotton ball clouds and a sweet peach colored sheen on the water. With temperatures a little cool this morning, then the sun came up it came with an intense orange and red glow.
Pelican Highway was causing southbound using the waves to propel them down the coastline. The flock of seagulls, Ruddy turnstones, sand pipers and a solo egret came to hang out and watch the sun come up. It’s so fun to see them flock together and grab breakfast, each using their own technique to catch breakfast.
One of the seagulls called Twinkle Toes returned today from his trek up north. He has a torn toe, which is how he got his name. One legger, and Hook were in the flock too!
The seagulls were extra cute wanting to be close and say hello. One of them said, “If things seem stagnant, just give yourself a little shift, lean a different direction and you will see things from a different perspective.”
We have two messages, one comes from the people standing in the sun. They remind us we are supported. When I saw them I heard a song by Peter Gabriel, “Don’t Give Up”
You worry too much
It's going to be alright
When times get rough
You can fall back on us
Don't give up
Please don't give up
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
2 people in the sun
Twinkle Toes returned today to join the flock
A subtle lean can create a shift
